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In a chilling assault on free speech, governments and shadowy organizations are secretly collaborating to silence dissent and criminalize those who dare to question the official narrative.

Behind Closed Doors: The Global Plot to Silence Dissent

In a chilling assault on free speech, governments and shadowy organizations are secretly collaborating to silence dissent and criminalize those who dare to question the official narrative. This article is inspired by Reclaim the Net’s groundbreaking report written by Christina Maas Behind Closed Doors: The UK and US Plot Global Speech Crackdown, published on Sept 13th, 2024. This report, based on hundreds of pages of newly acquired documents obtained by America First Legal through FOIA requests, unveils the disturbing coordination between governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), multinational institutions like NATO, the G7, and private entities like Big Tech to control speech.

As Reclaim the Net’s report highlights, the UK and US, along with 20+ powerful nations, have orchestrated a global effort to suppress dissent under the guise of combating disinformation. Through mechanisms like the UK Online Safety Bil and the targeted efforts of organizations such as the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), governments are increasingly criminalizing speech that questions official narratives—particularly on sensitive issues such as health policies and government mandates.

The fallout from this collusion is already being felt across the world, as individuals are deplatformed, censored, and even criminalized for speaking out against prevailing narratives, particularly in health and public policy.

In this article, we delve deeper into these mechanisms, uncovering the legal frameworks and government actions that are quietly being deployed to criminalize dissent worldwide. From the Biden Administration’s reliance on CCDH’s playbook to the troubling implications for civil liberties globally, the global war on free speech is intensifying.

Summary: Key Takeaways

• Global Government Collusion: Over 20 countries, including the US, UK, and entities like NATO and the G7, have coordinated efforts to suppress speech they deem dangerous or undesirable, using disinformation frameworks to justify their actions.[^1]
• The Rise of CCDH: Backed by significant financial and institutional support, the CCDH has become a key player in the global censorship regime, working closely with governments, NGOs, and private companies to suppress dissent, especially around health-related issues.[^2]
• The Atlantic Council and CIA Involvement: The CCDH board includes key figures from intelligence agencies, including seven former CIA officials. The Atlantic Council, a NATO-linked organization, is deeply involved in this censorship operation, pushing draconian measures that threaten free speech across borders.[^3]
• Legal and Political Ramifications: Through non-elected bodies like the International Criminal Court (ICC), the United Nations (UN), and the World Health Organization (WHO), draconian laws are being implemented that could criminalize speech worldwide, under the pretense of maintaining public safety and preventing “disinformation.”[^4]
  

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The New Era of Disinformation and Censorship

As the world grows increasingly interconnected through digital platforms, so too has the ability for governments and powerful institutions to control the narrative. At the heart of this plot is the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), an NGO that has positioned itself as a watchdog against online hate and disinformation. But a closer look reveals that the CCDH is not the grassroots organization it claims to be.

Thanks to new disclosures through legal filings (Case 1:22-cv-00978-APM) and investigative reports from outlets like Reclaim the Net, we now know that the CCDH is part of a vast, coordinated effort to silence dissent across the globe.[^5] With funding from governments, foundations, and private donors, the CCDH is working with Big Tech companies and government bodies to deplatform and censor those who dare to challenge the dominant narrative, especially in relation to health policies, vaccines, and government mandates.

The UK Online Safety Act 2023, spearheaded by key figures like Damian Collins, MP, represents the next phase of this effort, allowing governments to criminalize “lawful but harmful” speech—vague terminology that enables the suppression of dissent under the guise of public safety.[^6]

Damian Collins, CCDH, and the Revolving Door Between Government and NGOs

Damian Collins, MP, a key figure in the UK Parliament and former chair of the Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport Committee, has played a pivotal role in the rise of the CCDH. His influence stretches from the halls of government to his leadership role at CCDH, where he has pushed for stricter regulations on online speech.[^7] Collins’ direct involvement with both the UK government and CCDH has raised concerns about conflicts of interest, particularly as he seeks to impose draconian speech controls under the guise of protecting the public from disinformation.

In 2021, Collins chaired the UK Parliament Joint Committee on the Draft Online Safety Bill, which aimed to combat harmful content online but was criticized for its vague and overreaching proposals that threatened free speech.[^8] After a brief stint in the UK government, Collins returned to CCDH, an organization he had previously led. Despite his obvious ties to the UK government, Collins has downplayed the connections, even as CCDH continues to receive indirect funding through government-linked grants.[^9]

CCDH’s connections run deep. Not only is Collins involved, but Simon Clark, chairman of CCDH’s UK and US boards, is a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, a NATO-linked organization.[^10] The Atlantic Council, exposed in the Twitter Files by journalist Matt Taibbi, plays a central role in the global censorship industry, advising governments and Big Tech companies on how to monitor and suppress speech online.[^11] The Atlantic Council’s close ties to the US Department of Defense and other governmental entities further highlight the intricate web of collusion between private and public sectors in controlling the narrative.

The Biden Administration’s Playbook: How the CCDH Informed US Policy

The influence of the CCDH extends far beyond the UK. In the US, the Biden Administration has used the CCDH’s playbook to justify its own crackdown on free speech. The infamous “Disinformation Dozen” report, published by CCDH in 2021, claimed that twelve individuals were responsible for 65% of anti-vaccine content on social media.[^12] This report, despite its flaws and wildly exaggerated statistics, was seized upon by the Biden Administration as justification for pushing Big Tech companies to censor vaccine-critical content.[^13]

President Joe Biden himself referenced the Disinformation Dozen in a public statement, accusing social media platforms like Facebook of “killing people” by allowing these individuals to spread misinformation.[^14] This marked a turning point in the administration’s war on dissent, as it began to actively pressure tech companies to deplatform individuals who questioned the safety and efficacy of mRNA vaccines and other pandemic-related policies.[^15]

The Criminalization of Speech: The UK Online Safety Act and Its Global Impact

The UK Online Safety Act 2023 is perhaps the most dangerous development in this global censorship plot. Ostensibly designed to protect the public from harmful online content, the Act grants the UK government unprecedented power to regulate speech on social media and other platforms. The key to this legislation is its focus on platforms that have significant UK user bases or pose risks to UK users, even if they are based abroad.[^16]

While these platforms are not physically within the UK, the Online Safety Act imposes extraterritorial measures, giving OFCOM, the UK communications regulator, broad authority to enforce compliance. If platforms fail to mitigate what the government considers “illegal” or “harmful” content, they could face severe penalties. More troubling, however, are the provisions for international cooperation in law enforcement, meaning that UK authorities could request the extradition of individuals, including US citizens, if they are deemed to have violated the Act.[^17]

This means that an American citizen could face extradition and criminal prosecution under UK law, even if the speech in question is protected by the First Amendment in the US. The potential for such cross-border enforcement poses a grave threat to free speech, setting a precedent that governments can collaborate to suppress dissent worldwide. For more details, visit the legislation page.[^18]

NATO, CIA, and the Global Censorship Network

The CCDH’s reach extends far beyond the US and UK. Through its connections to the Atlantic Council and NATO, the organization is part of a global network that seeks to control speech and suppress dissent across borders.[^19] The Atlantic Council, which has received millions of dollars in funding from the US Department of Defense and other governmental entities, plays a central role in advising governments on how to monitor and suppress online speech.[^20]

The CCDH’s board also includes seven former CIA officials, further highlighting the deep connections between the organization and intelligence agencies.[^21] These individuals, who have experience in propaganda and psychological operations, are now using their expertise to silence voices that challenge the dominant narrative. This raises serious concerns about the role of intelligence agencies in shaping public discourse and suppressing dissent.[^22]

The involvement of non-elected bodies like the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) only adds to the gravity of the situation.[^23] Both organizations are pushing for international treaties and regulations that would further criminalize speech under the guise of maintaining public safety. The WHO’s proposed Pandemic Treaty, for instance, would give it the authority to control the narrative during future pandemics, potentially criminalizing speech that questions government responses or promotes alternative health solutions.[^24]

The Disinformation Dozen: A Case Study in Modern Censorship

Perhaps the most telling example of this global censorship plot is the CCDH’s targeting of the Disinformation Dozen—a group of twelve individuals who the organization claimed were responsible for the majority of anti-vaccine content online.[^25] Despite the fact that the report was riddled with errors and exaggerated statistics, it was seized upon by governments and Big Tech companies alike as justification for deplatforming and censoring these individuals.[^26]

The Disinformation Dozen includes doctors, scientists, and health advocates who have raised legitimate concerns about the safety and efficacy of mRNA vaccines and government pandemic policies.[^27] These individuals have been deplatformed, defamed, and in some cases, even threatened with legal action for daring to challenge the official narrative.[^28]

This case is emblematic of the broader trend towards the criminalization of dissent. By labeling these individuals as “disinformation spreaders,” the CCDH and its allies have sought to silence them and remove them from the public square. But the targeting of the Disinformation Dozen is just the beginning. As governments and NGOs continue to push for more draconian speech laws, it is clear that all citizens are at risk of having their rights curtailed.[^29]

Censorship of Vaccine Injuries: A Threat to Informed Consent

Perhaps the most chilling aspect of this global censorship campaign is its targeting of true stories about vaccine injuries and deaths. The TwitterFiles reveal that the “Virality Project,” a collaboration between Stanford Internet Observatory, NYU, University of Washington, and the Atlantic Council’s DFR Labs, explicitly recommended that social media platforms take action against “stories of true vaccine side effects” and “true posts which could fuel hesitancy.”

This deliberate suppression of factual information about vaccine risks represents a grave threat to the principle of informed consent, a fundamental human right enshrined in the Nuremberg Code. By censoring real accounts of adverse reactions, governments and tech companies are effectively depriving individuals of their right to make informed medical decisions.

The email above is discussed further in: A ‘Vast Censorship Enterprise’ Funded by Taxpayers Knowingly Suppressed Vaccine Injury Content

The implications of this censorship are far-reaching. Not only does it violate the basic tenets of free speech, but it potentially covers up what could be a massive number of vaccine injuries and deaths. This coordinated effort to control the narrative around vaccine safety raises serious questions about the true extent of adverse reactions and the integrity of public health policies.

Moreover, this censorship campaign undermines the very foundation of scientific inquiry and medical ethics. Open discussion and transparent reporting of all potential risks and benefits are crucial for maintaining public trust and ensuring the safety of medical interventions. By suppressing true stories of vaccine injuries, authorities are not only violating individual rights but also potentially endangering public health on a global scale.

As Matt Taibbi pointed out in his testimony to the House Judiciary Committee, “This is the Censorship-Industrial Complex at its essence: a bureaucracy willing to sacrifice factual truth in service of broader narrative objectives. It’s the opposite of what a free press does.”

The revelation that true vaccine injury stories were targeted for censorship underscores the urgent need for transparency, accountability, and the protection of free speech in matters of public health. It serves as a stark reminder that the battle against censorship is not just about preserving abstract rights, but about safeguarding lives and ensuring that individuals can make informed decisions about their own health and well-being.

The Ruby Files: AI Algorithms and the Death of Free Speech

Recent discoveries from the Ruby Files reveal yet another disturbing dimension of the global censorship machine. According to the Ruby Media Group, CCDH and other government-linked agencies have deployed sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to monitor, flag, and suppress content in real time across platforms like Twitter and Facebook.[^30] These AI tools are designed to detect “problematic” speech—including dissenting opinions on vaccines, health policies, and other contentious topics—and automatically censor them without human intervention.[^31]

The Ruby Files expose the dire consequences of these AI-driven censorship systems. What was once a manual process of flagging content for review has now been replaced by automated algorithms that can rapidly identify and suppress speech deemed dangerous by governments and organizations like CCDH. The AI tools, which were deployed under the guise of combating disinformation, have turned into a full-scale assault on free speech.[^32]

The consequences are chilling. AI systems, once deployed, lack the nuance and context that human moderators provide, leading to the indiscriminate silencing of voices that should be protected under free speech laws. As more governments and platforms adopt these AI-driven censorship systems, the space for dissent and open discourse will only continue to shrink, threatening the very foundation of democratic societies.[^33]

The Digital Services Act: Europe’s Censorship Superweapon

A highly relevant parallel to the UK’s Online Safety Act is the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA), a comprehensive legislative framework designed to regulate digital platforms under the guise of addressing disinformation, hate speech, and other harmful content. Much like the UK legislation, the DSA poses significant threats to free speech in Europe by granting governments and regulators unprecedented powers to control online content.[^34]

The DSA allows for heavy fines and penalties for platforms that fail to comply with its regulations, much like the UK’s OFCOM enforcement under the Online Safety Act. What makes the DSA especially concerning is its ability to enforce its regulations across national borders, effectively acting as a “censorship superweapon” that gives the EU sweeping power over online discourse beyond its own member states.[^35]

This raises concerns that the DSA, much like the UK Online Safety Act, could serve as a blueprint for other regions to implement similarly draconian censorship laws. The increasing coordination between global bodies, such as the WHO, EU, and NATO, in promoting these laws suggests that a global censorship regime may be closer than we think.[^36]

Grassroots Resistance: Fighting for Health Freedom and Informed Choice

As governments and powerful organizations attempt to silence dissent and control the narrative around health issues, several grassroots organizations have emerged as powerful advocates for informed choice, parental rights, and medical freedom. These groups are at the forefront of the battle against censorship and the erosion of bodily autonomy.

Stand for Health Freedom (SHF) is a nonprofit organization that empowers individuals to stand up for their health rights. SHF provides resources, action campaigns, and educational materials to help citizens engage with lawmakers and protect their medical freedom. Their work spans various issues, from vaccine choice to opposing mandatory medical interventions.[^37]

Children’s Health Defense (CHD), founded by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is another key player in the fight for health freedom. CHD works to end childhood health epidemics by exposing causes, eliminating harmful exposures, holding those responsible accountable, and establishing safeguards to prevent future harm. They have been instrumental in challenging vaccine mandates and exposing conflicts of interest in health agencies.[^38]

The National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC) is one of the oldest and most respected consumer-led organizations advocating for informed consent protections in vaccine policies and laws. NVIC provides well-researched, fact-based information to the public about vaccine science, policy, and law. They have been at the forefront of resisting efforts to censor vaccine-related information online.[^39]

The World Council for Health (WCH) is a global coalition of health-focused organizations and civil society groups that seek to broaden public health knowledge and sense-making through science and shared wisdom. Founded in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the WCH challenges the narrative of global health authorities and advocates for individual sovereignty, informed consent, and health freedom. Their work includes producing evidence-based guides on various health topics and fostering international collaboration among health freedom advocates.[^40]

The National Health Federation (NHF) stands out as the world’s oldest health-freedom organization, established in 1955. As the only health-freedom organization accredited by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, NHF plays a crucial role in advocating for health freedom at the international level. The organization works tirelessly to protect individuals’ rights to choose their preferred path to health, opposing mandatory medication and defending access to natural health options. NHF’s efforts extend to challenging restrictive food and supplement regulations, advocating for clean food and water, and promoting education about the benefits of natural health approaches.[^41]

The Greater Reset is a grassroots movement that offers an alternative to the top-down, centralized visions proposed by organizations like the United Nations and World Economic Forum. The movement organizes events and provides resources aimed at helping people find community and liberty. Their focus on practical steps and knowledge for co-creating a world that respects individual liberty, bodily autonomy, and freedom of choice aligns closely with the broader health freedom movement.

These organizations, along with many others, form a robust network of resistance against the global censorship regime. They provide crucial platforms for dissenting voices in the medical and scientific communities, offer legal support to those facing censorship or discrimination, and educate the public about their rights

Conclusion: The Battle for Free Speech and Health Freedom

The global plot to silence dissent and control public discourse represents an unprecedented threat to free speech, informed consent, and democratic values. From the UK’s Online Safety Act to the EU’s Digital Services Act, and from the CCDH’s influence on US policy to the WHO’s proposed Pandemic Treaty, we are witnessing a coordinated effort to criminalize speech and suppress alternative viewpoints, particularly in matters of public health.

The involvement of intelligence agencies, NATO-linked organizations, and powerful NGOs in this censorship regime underscores the gravity of the situation. The deployment of AI-driven censorship tools further amplifies the threat, potentially automating the suppression of dissent on a massive scale.

However, hope remains. Grassroots organizations like Stand for Health Freedom, Children’s Health Defense, the National Vaccine Information Center, the World Council for Health, and the National Health Federation are leading the charge in resisting these draconian measures. They provide crucial platforms for dissenting voices, offer legal support, and educate the public about their rights.

As citizens, we must remain vigilant and active in protecting our fundamental freedoms. By supporting these organizations, staying informed, and speaking out against censorship, we can push back against this global effort to control speech and thought. The battle for free speech and health freedom is not just about preserving our rights today, but about safeguarding the very foundations of open discourse and democratic society for future generations.

The time to act is now. Engage with your elected representatives, support organizations fighting for your rights, and most importantly, continue to exercise your right to free speech. Only through collective action and unwavering commitment to our principles can we hope to turn the tide against this unprecedented assault on our fundamental freedoms.

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The fight for free speech and health freedom is not just a battle of ideas—it’s a struggle for the very essence of human liberty. As we face this global threat to our fundamental rights, remember that every voice matters, every action counts, and together, we can preserve the freedoms that form the bedrock of a just and open society.

Footnotes

[^1]: Reclaim the Net, *Behind Closed Doors: The UK and US Plot Global Speech Crackdown*, https://reclaimthenet.org/behind-closed-doors-the-uk-and-us-plot-global-speech-crackdown.

[^2]: Ibid.

[^3]: GreenMedInfo, *Setting the Record Straight: CCDH Lied, People Died*, https://greenmedinfo.com/blog/setting-record-straight-ccdh-lied-people-died-and-real-disinformation-agents-have1.

[^4]: International Criminal Court, *Rome Statute*, https://www.icc-cpi.int/sites/default/files/RS-Eng.pdf.

[^5]: Reclaim the Net, *Behind Closed Doors*.

[^6]: UK Legislation, *Online Safety Act 2023*, https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/50/enacted.

[^7]: UK Government, *Damian Collins MP Biography*, https://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/damian-collins/4219.

[^8]: UK Parliament, *Draft Online Safety Bill*, https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/draft-online-safety-bill.

[^9]: Ibid.

[^10]: Matt Taibbi, *The Twitter Files*, https://twitter.com/mtaibbi/status/1603516092332752896.

[^11]: Ibid.

[^12]: Center for Countering Digital Hate, *The Disinformation Dozen*, https://counterhate.com/disinformation-dozen/.

[^13]: Ibid.

[^14]: Reuters, *Biden: Social Media Killing People with COVID-19 Misinformation*, https://www.reuters.com/world/us/biden-says-social-media-killing-people-with-covid-19-misinformation-2021-07-16/.

[^15]: Ibid.

[^16]: UK Legislation, *Online Safety Act 2023*.

[^17]: Ibid.

[^18]: Ibid.

[^19]: Matt Taibbi, *The Twitter Files*.

[^20]: Atlantic Council, *Digital Forensic Research Lab*, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/digital-forensic-research-lab/.

[^21]: GreenMedInfo, *CCDH and the Global Censorship Regime*, https://greenmedinfo.com.

[^22]: Ibid.

[^23]: International Criminal Court, *Rome Statute*.

[^24]: World Health Organization, *International Pandemic Treaty Proposal*, https://www.who.int.

[^25]: Center for Countering Digital Hate, *The Disinformation Dozen*.

[^26]: Ibid.

[^27]: Ibid.

[^28]: GreenMedInfo, *Setting the Record Straight*.

[^29]: Ibid.

[^30]: Ruby Media Group, *Twitter Artificial Intelligence*, https://rubymediagroup.com/twitter-artificial-intelligence/.

[^31]: Ibid.

[^32]: Ibid.

[^33]: Ibid.

[^34]: Foundation for Freedom Online, *The Digital Services Act: A Brief Guide to the EU’s Censorship Superweapon*, https://foundationforfreedomonline.com/the-digital-services-act-a-brief-guide-to-the-eus-censorship-superweapon/.

[^35]: Ibid.

[^36]: Ibid.