Free speech
New Missouri law forcing schools to target antisemitism sparks intense First Amendment concerns
It mandates that educational institutions treat antisemitic harassment or discrimination against students or employees “in an identical manner to discrimination motivated by race.”
Masked pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Cal Poly talk by wounded IDF veterans
Federal judge blocks Texas drag ban, ruling the law violates free speech rights
US judge dismisses X lawsuit over New York law requiring hate speech disclosures
Unity as a value is not dangerous, politicizing values is - opinion
“Unity” is the call for humans to draw a clear boundary between “right vs wrong,” and not let it fall into the muddy waters of “Right vs Left.”
Israel does not have freedom of speech - comment
Yes, the right wing has full freedom of speech, but it is not the country as a whole.
Jewish daughter of UK official drops Uni. of Leeds course over antisemitism
Tabytha Shapps dropped a course following antisemitic and anti-Israel comments made by her peers.
Calls for genocide on private college campuses do not require nuance - opinion
Nuance is the enemy of reason in some circumstances, and this is such a circumstance.
Denmark passes bill to ban Quran burnings
The issue garnered attention in the region after a planned Torah burning was approved by Sweden before being scrapped by the organizers, whose goal to ban the burning of all holy books.
Supporters of terrorism abusing freedom of speech - opinion
Legislation is needed that clearly defines the boundaries and intended purpose of freedom of speech.
Is Elon Musk inadvertently helping Hamas win the war online? - opinion
The war with Hamas is highlighting that unfettered free speech becomes a weapon in the hands of bad actors. Elon Musk is not a neutral moderator – he's part of the problem.
Islamist rally in London calls for 'Muslim armies' to invade Israel
The group, which is banned in Germany, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, officially opposes Hamas but described the October 7 attack as "a day of good news."
China seeks to ban comments, clothing that 'harm the feelings' of the country
Many people took to Chinese social media to express their worries that the amendments could lead to more censorship.
Nobel-winning Russian journalist to challenge 'foreign agent' designation
The Russia's justice ministry said Muratov, who sold his Nobel medal at auction to help Ukrainian child refugees, had "created and disseminated material (produced by) foreign agents.
