Alec Schemmel
MRC Free Speech America Staff Writer/Researcher

Alec Schemmel is a Staff Writer/Researcher for the Media Research Center’s Free Speech America. He previously spent time with The Daily Caller and his work has appeared in other places, including The Western Journal, The College Fix and InfluenceWatch.org. Schemmel graduated in May 2020 with a BA in Journalism and Political Science from American University. While in college, he wrote for numerous campus publications and also interned on Capitol Hill. Originally, he is from Charlotte, NC, but currently lives in the D.C. Metro area.

Michael Morris, Alec Schemmel | August 20, 2021

Though the Biden administration suggested it would not implement a federal COVID-19 verification system, Big Tech has taken the reins and plans to step in as Big Brother. Google and Apple have announced updates that will allow users to display…

Alec Schemmel | August 18, 2021

Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appeared to be very unhappy with China’s new stake in TikTok. He called on the Biden administration to “take immediate action” to block the platform and its parent company ByteDance from operating within the United…

Alec Schemmel | August 13, 2021

Grabien Founder and Editor Tom Elliott “suspected this was coming.” Elliott said the company, which provides a suite of tools for newsmakers and curates its own original news content, had its YouTube channel demonetized.

Demonetization,…

Alec Schemmel | August 12, 2021

YouTube alternative Rumble is gaining traction among more than just conservatives. The video-sharing platform just welcomed a diverse group of big name voices.

Rumble announced that “eight nationally recognized thought leaders” would be…

Alec Schemmel | August 11, 2021

Social media helps bring government to the people. And then takes it away. Facebook, YouTube and Twitter have censored local government meetings and officials at least 15 times over roughly the last four months.

School board meetings,…

Alec Schemmel | August 6, 2021

Apple attempts to position itself as a leader in privacy rights, but that’s just grandstanding. Apple has announced plans to search private pictures on its customers’ devices in an attempt to stop child abuse.

The resulting violation of…