I discovered this morning that Google has been disabling my labels

 

Google has been quietly disabling my labels 

For years, I have relied on Blogger’s labeling system as a vital tool for organizing my work, guiding readers through complex topics, and ensuring that my articles remain accessible in a digital landscape increasingly shaped by algorithms.

 

Labels are not cosmetic; they are the backbone of navigation, categorization, and search visibility. So imagine my shock this morning when I discovered that Google has been quietly disabling my labels, without warning, without explanation, and without any legitimate justification.

 

This was not a minor glitch. It was a deliberate removal of structure from my platform, a disruption that affects both my workflow and my readers’ ability to find the stories that matter.

 

A Pattern Too Consistent to Ignore

 

This is not the first time Google has interfered with my Blogger tools. Over the years, I have documented several instances where essential features, statistics, widgets, and navigation elements were disabled or malfunctioned in ways that conveniently undermined my reach. Each time, the issue mysteriously resolved itself only after public exposure.

But disabling labels crosses a new line. Labels are not optional. They are integral to:

•             Search engine indexing

•             Internal organization

•             Reader navigation

•             Topic clustering

•             Long-term archival of investigative work

Removing them is equivalent to ripping chapters out of a book and scattering the pages.

Why This Matters Far Beyond My Blog

When a platform as powerful as Google interferes with the basic tools of a writer, it raises serious questions about transparency, accountability, and the invisible mechanisms that shape public discourse. For journalists, especially those who challenge dominant narratives or expose uncomfortable truths, these disruptions are not random. They are part of a broader pattern of digital gatekeeping.

 

If labels can be disabled today, what stops them from disabling entire posts tomorrow? What stops them from burying content, throttling visibility, or quietly altering the architecture that determines who gets heard?

 

The Human Cost of Digital Interference

 

Behind every article I publish is a mission: to document forgotten histories, expose injustices, and give voice to communities that have been silent for generations. When Google interferes with my tools, it is not just a technical inconvenience; it is an obstruction of advocacy.

 

Millions of readers rely on my work. Many return daily. They deserve a platform that functions as promised, not one that selectively disables features in ways that undermine the integrity of the content.

A Call for Transparency

Google owes its users, especially journalists, clear answers:

•             Why were labels disabled?

•             Who authorized the change?

How many other bloggers have been affected?

•             What safeguards exist to prevent this from happening again?

Silence is not acceptable. Technical manipulation, whether intentional or “accidental,” has real consequences for freedom of expression.

 

Moving Forward With Resilience

 

Despite these obstacles, I remain committed to my work. Every attempt to suppress or disrupt only strengthens my resolve. I will continue to document these incidents publicly, not only to protect my own platform but also to raise awareness for others who may be experiencing similar interference without realizing it.

Digital suppression thrives in silence. I refuse to be silent.

Two articles that I discovered without labels this morning are "Why love is still the most powerful force in a divided world" and "Jeffrey Epstein: A case study in how the powerful escape justice."

To Whom It May Concern: This is an example of an article for which labels have been disabled by Google. Underneath the article, readers will find no labels. Thank you. Neo‑Colonialism: The Last Stage of Imperialism-The book that terrified foreign powers to overthrow Nkrumah

I will keep updating this article for readers to see other articles that Google has removed its labels from. Below is another one. The removal of the labels of this particular article doesn't even make sense. Pure jealousy: 1.Why love is still the most powerful force in a divided world

2. Today's article labels have also been disabled: What happens to my voice when I’m no longer alive to defend it?

3. The third article, whose labels have been disabled: Press Freedom in Scandinavia: What Africa can learn, and what Europe must fix