Articles for Free Speech

What are ‘non-crime hate incidents’ which have become so hated in the UK?
2 days, 15 hours ago

What are ‘non-crime hate incidents’ which have become so hated in the UK?

Al Jazeera  

Children in England and Wales have been investigated by police for calling each other names, a study has found. On November 12, Allison Pearson, a columnist for the right-wing newspaper, The Daily Telegraph, claimed she was being investigated for a “non-crime hate incident”. Whether the police were investigating Pearson for a non-crime hate incident or, indeed, for a criminal offence, …

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Tensions brew over trans athletes at Riverside high school, as conservative protests grow
3 days, 15 hours ago

Tensions brew over trans athletes at Riverside high school, as conservative protests grow

LA Times  

The debate over the rights of transgender athletes to compete in school sports intensified this week in the Inland Empire, as two Republican lawmakers called for the resignation of the Riverside Unified School District superintendent while LGBTQ+ advocates pleaded with the school board to “protect trans kids.” During a packed five-hour meeting with crowds overflowing outside of the Riverside Adult …

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US Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok’s challenge to looming ban
Top News
5 days, 15 hours ago

US Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok’s challenge to looming ban

Al Jazeera  

The top US court will hear arguments on January 10 on whether the law that would ban the platform violates free speech rights. Washington, DC – The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear TikTok’s bid to block a law that would ban or compel the sale of the video platform over its links to China. “The parties are …

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'It got truly weird': Anti-Trump conservative spills all after beating Mike Flynn in court
1 week, 3 days ago

'It got truly weird': Anti-Trump conservative spills all after beating Mike Flynn in court

Raw Story  

Lincoln Project co-founder Rick Wilson is taking a victory lap after winning a lawsuit from Donald Trump's ally, Michael Flynn. In a Substack post, Wilson cited "Flynn’s legal lackeys at the Binnall Law Group," which works on behalf of conservatives, "threatening critics and trying to muzzle free speech." Wilson had tweeted "Putin Employee Mike Flynn" after Flynn wrote something about …

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New Zealand official reverses visa refusal for US conservative influencer Candace Owens
1 week, 4 days ago

New Zealand official reverses visa refusal for US conservative influencer Candace Owens

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A New Zealand immigration official has overturned a ban on the U.S. conservative political commentator Candace Owens entering the country, citing “the importance of free speech,” a spokesperson for the official said Thursday. New Zealand’s immigration agency refused her an entertainer’s work permit in November on the ground that visas legally cannot be granted to those …

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MIT suspends Indian-origin student Prahlad Iyengar over an essay: What is the controversy?
1 week, 5 days ago

MIT suspends Indian-origin student Prahlad Iyengar over an essay: What is the controversy?

Firstpost  

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has suspended Prahlad Iyengar, a PhD student in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science after he published a pro-Palestine essay in a student magazine. 🤔 pic.twitter.com/ufr8z8BCRT — Amit Schandillia December 9, 2024 In a statement shared by his lawyer Eric Lee on X, Iyengar said, “The administration accuses me of supporting ’terrorism’, because …

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The Only Person Who Can Save TikTok
1 week, 5 days ago

The Only Person Who Can Save TikTok

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. TikTok’s future in the United States is as shaky as it’s ever been—and its political fate may come down to Donald Trump, the man who originally tried to ban it years ago. Earlier this year, Congress passed a law …

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Opinion: The TikTok court case has staggering implications for free speech in America
2 weeks ago

Opinion: The TikTok court case has staggering implications for free speech in America

LA Times  

The free speech implications of the coming ban on TikTok in the United States are staggering and unprecedented. Circuit Court of Appeals minimized the 1st Amendment impact of banning TikTok, while uncritically accepting the federal government’s claim that national security is threatened by this app. As the circuit court’s chief judge, Sri Srinivasan, said in a concurring opinion, the TikTik …

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A U.S. TikTok ban is nearing for social media app after another court defeat
2 weeks, 1 day ago

A U.S. TikTok ban is nearing for social media app after another court defeat

LA Times  

A man carries a “Free TikTok” sign in front of the courthouse where the hush-money trial of Donald Trump got underway April 15 in New York. Here’s what you need to know to start your weekend: Wildly popular Chinese social media app TikTok loses again in court, faces looming ban Perhaps no social media application more accurately provides insights into …

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British Indian community leaders stripped of honours by King Charles amid free speech row
2 weeks, 2 days ago

British Indian community leaders stripped of honours by King Charles amid free speech row

Op India  

On 6th December, two prominent British Indian figures, Lord Rami Ranger and Anil Bhanot, were stripped of their prestigious honours. Reportedly, Bhanot was accused of “Islamophobia”, and Ranger was accused of voicing support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the issue of the BBC documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots, which was banned in India. Ranger was “accused” of defending …

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"It's going to create fear": Idaho's "abortion trafficking" law shows that free speech is a target
2 weeks, 2 days ago

"It's going to create fear": Idaho's "abortion trafficking" law shows that free speech is a target

Salon  

A federal appeals court this week permitted Idaho to enforce its "abortion trafficking" law, reviving most of a 2023 statute that criminalized recruiting, harboring or transporting a minor to help them access out-of-state abortion care without parental consent. We need your help to stay independent Subscribe today to support Salon's progressive journalism Beyond keeping minors — who are at greater …

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US court denies TikTok's bid to overturn ban
2 weeks, 3 days ago

US court denies TikTok's bid to overturn ban

India Today  

The potential ban could strain US-China relations just as president-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office on January 20. TikTok will also be looking to Trump, who has emerged as an unlikely ally, arguing that a ban would mainly benefit Meta's platforms owned by Mark Zuckerberg. Trump's stance reflects broader conservative criticism of Meta for allegedly suppressing right-wing content, including …

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TikTok lost a major legal bid to avoid a U.S. ban. Now what?
2 weeks, 3 days ago

TikTok lost a major legal bid to avoid a U.S. ban. Now what?

LA Times  

A visitor passes the TikTok exhibition stands at the Gamescom computer gaming fair in Cologne, Germany, in 2022. “Here the Government acted solely to protect that freedom from a foreign adversary nation and to limit that adversary’s ability to gather data on people in the United States.” Legal experts said they expect TikTok will appeal its case to the Supreme …

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"A chilling effect": Research finds governments across the globe are cracking down on free speech
2 weeks, 4 days ago

"A chilling effect": Research finds governments across the globe are cracking down on free speech

Salon  

New research has found that the most significant violation of civic freedoms in 2024 occurred in occupied Palestinian territories or was perpetrated against those in solidarity with the Palestinian people. In its annual global report, “People Power Under Attack 2024,” CIVICUS Monitor, a global research partnership that assesses the state of civic space worldwide, identified the most common forms of …

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HC refuses to entertain plea against Navjot Sidhu
2 weeks, 5 days ago

HC refuses to entertain plea against Navjot Sidhu

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a plea against Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu’s claims that certain remedies helped his wife in her battle against stage 4 cancer. Lifestyle changes At a press conference in Amritsar on November 21, Mr. Sidhu stated that his wife Navjot Kaur Sidhu had been declared cancer-free, emphasising the role of dietary …

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Trump’s FCC Pick Wants to Be the Speech Police. That’s Not His Job
54 years, 11 months ago

Trump’s FCC Pick Wants to Be the Speech Police. That’s Not His Job

Wired  

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr, wants to refashion the broadband regulator into the nation’s speech police on social platforms. But since Carr was nominated as a commissioner in 2017 by Trump, he’s spent much of his time focusing on contentious internet speech rules that the agency has historically never played a role in. …

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Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and the rise of the Free Speech Bro.
54 years, 11 months ago

Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and the rise of the Free Speech Bro.

Slate  

As President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet takes shape, Trump has shown a preference for a very clear type: the free speech bro. On this week’s Amicus podcast, Dahlia Lithwick was joined by professor Mary Anne Franks, author of Fearless Speech: Breaking Free From the First Amendment, to discuss why the metaphorical “marketplace of ideas” works so very much like an actual …

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Trump picks Big Tech critic who wrote ‘Project 2025’ chapter to lead FCC
1 month ago

Trump picks Big Tech critic who wrote ‘Project 2025’ chapter to lead FCC

Al Jazeera  

United States President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Brendan Carr, a Republican known for his criticism of Big Tech, to lead the Federal Communications Commission. Carr, who has served as an FCC commissioner since 2017, will end the “regulatory onslaught” that has held back job creators and innovators, and ensure that the communications agency delivers for rural areas, Trump said in …

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'Free speech is cancelled': Observers alarmed by key Trump ally's latest statement
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1 month ago

'Free speech is cancelled': Observers alarmed by key Trump ally's latest statement

Raw Story  

A key Donald Trump ally on Saturday made a statement that alarmed onlookers concerned about free speech and fair distribution of justice. Political commentator Brian Krassenstein responded directly to Musk, writing, "Wait, are you suggesting that people should be arrested for posting their opinions or facts that point to the likelihood of foreign interference?" David Santoro, the author of Treating …

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Want to combat online misinformation? Regulate the architecture of social media platforms, not their content
1 month, 1 week ago

Want to combat online misinformation? Regulate the architecture of social media platforms, not their content

ABC  

Over the past couple of decades, social media platforms have evolved from simple networking sites into powerful forces that shape public opinion, influence elections, impact public health, and affect social cohesion. The growing role of social media platforms in disseminating information and the need to ensure the integrity of this information make discussions about regulation more urgent than ever. Focus …

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Democracy was a motivating factor for both Harris and Trump voters, but for very different reasons
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Democracy was a motivating factor for both Harris and Trump voters, but for very different reasons

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — While inflation and immigration emerged as the dominant themes in this year’s presidential race, another issue was prominent in the minds of voters for both major candidates: the stakes for democracy. FILE - Supporters cheer as Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign event, Oct. 30, 2024, in Harrisburg, Pa. “That’s very scary as …

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Elon Musk Wants to Colonize Trump’s White House
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk Wants to Colonize Trump’s White House

Live Mint  

This column was originally published on Nov. 3Terraforming Mars may be a pipe dream, but Elon Musk is all in on colonizing somewhere closer to home: the White House. Musk’s foothold in Trump’s orbit could add direct policymaking power to his business portfolio — giving him a say on public finances and an opportunity to bring his special brand of …

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Elon Musk went all-in to elect Trump. What a second Trump presidency could mean for big tech
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk went all-in to elect Trump. What a second Trump presidency could mean for big tech

LA Times  

Tesla CEO Elon Musk, right, jumps on stage behind Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a campaign rally at the site of Trump’s assassination attempt in Butler, Pa., on Oct. 5. As the use of AI in the military rises, Trump’s campaign says he would “invest in cutting edge research and advanced technologies” in part to modernize the military, which …

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Dr Phil walks back presidential endorsement one week after speaking at Trump rally
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dr Phil walks back presidential endorsement one week after speaking at Trump rally

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dr Phil McGraw has revealed …

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