In a coordinated effort spanning multiple countries and powerful non-governmental organizations (NGOs), a global plot to suppress free speech and criminalize dissent is unfolding behind closed doors. This effort, which stretches from the UK to the US and beyond, is being led by shadowy groups like the **Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH)**, with the support of powerful governments, multinational institutions like NATO, the G7, and key figures such as Damian Collins, MP. 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.

 

This article delves deep into the new legal and governmental mechanisms that have been quietly deployed to criminalize dissent, how the Biden Administration is using the CCDH’s playbook, and the troubling implications for free speech globally.

 

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]

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, 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 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 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](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/50/enacted).[^18]

 

 

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]

 

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]

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]

 

 

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]

To combat the ongoing censorship and suppression of free speech, an Emergency Livestream will be held on **Monday, September 16th at 12 PM Eastern**. The livestream will feature special guests Ty and Charlene Bollinger, and Dr. Ben Tapper (members of the 'trusted twelve,' aka the Disinformation Dozen), along with other key figures, to spread the truth about the global plot to silence dissent.

 

We will dig deep into the issues surrounding these draconian censorship laws, empowering viewers with knowledge and the tools to fight back. The event will be hosted on Unite.live, with a link to be provided.

 

Now more than ever, it is critical that we come together to protect free speech and ensure that all voices can be heard, unimpeded by the heavy hand of government or NGO overreach.

 

References

 

[^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.