Mollie Hemingway Testifies on 'Censorship-Industrial Complex' Before Senate Panel

Hemingway detailed government and NGO collaborations to suppress dissenting voices, targeting conservative outlets like The Federalist.

Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway testified before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on The Constitution, highlighting the systemic suppression of free speech by the 'censorship-industrial complex.'
Hemingway accused federal and state governments of funding NGOs and academic institutions to develop tools and practices aimed at censoring dissenting opinions.
She cited examples of organizations like the Aspen Institute, Global Disinformation Index, and NewsGuard creating tools that disproportionately target conservative media while favoring left-leaning outlets.
Hemingway shared how The Federalist has faced direct retaliation, including demonetization efforts and blacklisting, for exposing elements of this censorship network.
Her testimony reignited debates about the role of government and private entities in regulating speech, with critics warning of threats to constitutional protections for free expression.