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Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

More than 1,000 US students punished over speech since 2020, report finds

Universities are punishing students for protected speech, undermining free expression.
Hovis was suspended for three years despite minor punishment from a school committee.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
6 hours ago

Teachers and Students Are Rising Up to Defend Anti-Racist Education in the US

Teachers and communities rally against proposed federal education cuts, advocating for the truth in education amidst rising discrimination.
Educators face challenges in teaching essential truths on global conflicts due to political pressures.
Europe politics
fromeuronews
3 weeks ago

Protesters in Budapest demonstrate against 'Transparency Bill'

The coalition of NGOs protested a new bill that threatens the funding and operation of organizations promoting free speech and public discourse in Hungary.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

Students disrupt MIT chancellor at graduation after class president banned for pro-Palestine speech

Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

More than 1,000 US students punished over speech since 2020, report finds

Universities are punishing students for protected speech, undermining free expression.
Hovis was suspended for three years despite minor punishment from a school committee.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
6 hours ago

Teachers and Students Are Rising Up to Defend Anti-Racist Education in the US

Teachers and communities rally against proposed federal education cuts, advocating for the truth in education amidst rising discrimination.
Educators face challenges in teaching essential truths on global conflicts due to political pressures.
Europe politics
fromeuronews
3 weeks ago

Protesters in Budapest demonstrate against 'Transparency Bill'

The coalition of NGOs protested a new bill that threatens the funding and operation of organizations promoting free speech and public discourse in Hungary.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

Students disrupt MIT chancellor at graduation after class president banned for pro-Palestine speech

more#protests
#international-relations
US news
fromTheregister
1 week ago

US to deny visas to foreign officials who 'censor' tech firm

The US will deny visas to foreign officials who censor US citizens' social media posts.
US news
fromTheregister
1 week ago

US to deny visas to foreign officials who 'censor' tech firm

The US will deny visas to foreign officials who censor US citizens' social media posts.
more#international-relations
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Richard Tice defends free speech' after Reform chairman quits over burqa ban row

Richard Tice has defended calls for a burqa ban, emphasizing the importance of respectful debate on such issues in a democratic society.
UK news
#student-rights
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

That's Pathetic, Mr. Secretary': Rubio Called Out By Senator For Detaining Student Over an Op-Ed

Rubio defends visa revocation for students involved in disruptive protests during a contentious Senate hearing.
Left-wing politics
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

A student at Brown channeled Elon Musk. Then he got in trouble.

The situation highlights ongoing tensions between student expression and administrative sensitivity in higher education.
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Trump's Censorship Campaign Draws on Decades of Infrastructure Built by Big Tech

fromBoston.com
1 week ago
NYC parents

Supreme Court rejects appeal of Massachusetts student who wanted to wear 'only two genders' T-shirt

US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

That's Pathetic, Mr. Secretary': Rubio Called Out By Senator For Detaining Student Over an Op-Ed

Rubio defends visa revocation for students involved in disruptive protests during a contentious Senate hearing.
Left-wing politics
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

A student at Brown channeled Elon Musk. Then he got in trouble.

The situation highlights ongoing tensions between student expression and administrative sensitivity in higher education.
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Trump's Censorship Campaign Draws on Decades of Infrastructure Built by Big Tech

fromBoston.com
1 week ago
NYC parents

Supreme Court rejects appeal of Massachusetts student who wanted to wear 'only two genders' T-shirt

more#student-rights
#lawsuit
US news
fromeuronews
1 week ago

NPR sues Trump over executive order to cut public media funding

NPR is suing Trump over an executive order threatening funding, claiming it violates free speech rights and oversteps his authority.
US news
fromeuronews
1 week ago

NPR sues Trump over executive order to cut public media funding

NPR is suing Trump over an executive order threatening funding, claiming it violates free speech rights and oversteps his authority.
more#lawsuit
#lgbtq-rights
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago
LGBT

Supreme Court declines to hear case involving Massachusetts school's ban on 'only two genders' t-shirt

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision upholds a school's ban on a t-shirt stating 'there are only two genders', affirming limits on free speech in educational settings.
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago
LGBT

Supreme Court declines to hear case involving Massachusetts school's ban on 'only two genders' t-shirt

more#lgbtq-rights
#hate-speech
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Man fined after burning Qur'an outside Turkish consulate in London

A man was fined for burning a Qur'an, deemed a hate-driven act, raising issues about free speech versus hate speech.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Man fined after burning Qur'an outside Turkish consulate in London

A man was fined for burning a Qur'an, deemed a hate-driven act, raising issues about free speech versus hate speech.
more#hate-speech
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

WATCH: Pro-Palestine Demonstrators Storm Stage at Event With Navy Secretary

Over 50,000 people have been killed! one protester yelled, referencing the reported Palestinian death toll in Gaza amid Israel's ongoing war with Hamas.
Privacy professionals
#first-amendment
fromReason.com
5 days ago
Media industry

Setting the Wayback Machine to 1995: "Cheap Speech and What It Will Do": Democratization and Diversification + Shift of Control from Intermediaries

US news
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Tufts student returns to Mass. after 6 weeks in immigration detention

Rümeysa Öztürk was released from federal custody, emphasizing issues of free speech and the implications of immigration policies under the Trump administration.
US news
fromtime.com
4 weeks ago

Judge Orders Release of Rumeysa Ozturk, Tufts Student Detained by ICE

Federal judge orders release of Turkish Ph.D. student held unlawfully for pro-Palestinian speech.
Media industry
fromReason.com
5 days ago

Setting the Wayback Machine to 1995: "Cheap Speech and What It Will Do": Democratization and Diversification + Shift of Control from Intermediaries

New technologies democratize and diversify the information marketplace, though wealth still influences visibility.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

The Biggest Sign That Trump May Already Be an Elected Autocrat

Prolonged detention of Rumeysa Ozturk illustrates the concerns about free speech under Trump’s administration.
NYC LGBT
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Appellate Court Says Florida's Drag Show Ban Is Likely Unconstitutional

Federal appellate court upholds injunction against Florida drag show ban, citing likely violation of First Amendment rights.
more#first-amendment
#academic-freedom
Right-wing politics
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Trump's Attack on Harvard Marks a New Phase in the Culture War

Populist opposition against elite institutions like Harvard is complicated by political agendas threatening academic freedom.
Right-wing politics
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Trump's Attack on Harvard Marks a New Phase in the Culture War

Populist opposition against elite institutions like Harvard is complicated by political agendas threatening academic freedom.
more#academic-freedom
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

A man joked about a mayor's legal trouble. Then, a subpoena arrived.

The city has a troubling history of retaliation against those who challenge its leadership, and this incident reflects a broader issue of suppressing dissenting voices.
US news
#censorship
US news
fromtime.com
1 week ago

New U.S. Visa Restrictions Target Foreign Officials Over Social Media Censorship'

The Trump Administration's new visa restrictions target foreign officials involved in censoring American speech, emphasizing a defense of free speech and American sovereignty.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US will refuse visas to foreign officials who block Americans' social media posts

US will deny visas to officials who censor American social media posts.
Rubio's new policy targets global censorship affecting US tech firms.
US news
fromtime.com
1 week ago

New U.S. Visa Restrictions Target Foreign Officials Over Social Media Censorship'

The Trump Administration's new visa restrictions target foreign officials involved in censoring American speech, emphasizing a defense of free speech and American sovereignty.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US will refuse visas to foreign officials who block Americans' social media posts

US will deny visas to officials who censor American social media posts.
Rubio's new policy targets global censorship affecting US tech firms.
more#censorship
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Florida judge won't let city stop Naples Pride from celebrating outside

"Since Pridefest 2025 and its drag performance are scheduled for June 7, 2025, and the preliminary injunction by its terms expires on June 8, 2025, granting a stay would essentially vacate the preliminary injunction."
NYC LGBT
#legislation
fromWHNT.com
1 week ago
Privacy technologies

Texas push to ban minors under 18 from social media fades with time running out

fromWHNT.com
1 week ago
Privacy technologies

Texas push to ban minors under 18 from social media fades with time running out

more#legislation
#harvard-university
US news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Trump vs. Harvard: No more foreign students? DW 05/24/2025

Trump criticized Harvard's teachings, calling them 'hate and stupidity', leading to funding cuts and legal conflicts over free speech.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Harvard Professor Slams Trump's Crackdown in Scathing NYT Op-Ed: None of This is Good for the Jews'

Pinker criticizes Trump's attacks on Harvard and connects them to harm against Jewish Americans through funding cuts.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Trump vs. Harvard: No more foreign students? DW 05/24/2025

Trump criticized Harvard's teachings, calling them 'hate and stupidity', leading to funding cuts and legal conflicts over free speech.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Harvard Professor Slams Trump's Crackdown in Scathing NYT Op-Ed: None of This is Good for the Jews'

Pinker criticizes Trump's attacks on Harvard and connects them to harm against Jewish Americans through funding cuts.
more#harvard-university
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 week ago

Donald Trump Jr. Unveils $2.5B Bitcoin Push: "We're Going To The Moon"

The conversation highlighted the growing embrace of Bitcoin and crypto by major players amid a supportive political climate.
#tommy-robinson
more#tommy-robinson
#scott-pelley
US news
fromPoynter
1 week ago

CBS News' Scott Pelley issues a warning about the Trump administration - Poynter

Scott Pelley highlights the current threats to journalism, free speech, and universities during his Wake Forest commencement address.
US news
fromPoynter
1 week ago

CBS News' Scott Pelley issues a warning about the Trump administration - Poynter

Scott Pelley highlights the current threats to journalism, free speech, and universities during his Wake Forest commencement address.
more#scott-pelley
#democracy
Right-wing politics
fromOpen Culture
1 week ago

They Study Authoritarianism. And They're Leaving the U.S.: Why Three Yale Professors Have Moved to U. Toronto

Yale professors are leaving the U.S. due to perceived threats to democracy and civil liberties.
Right-wing politics
fromOpen Culture
1 week ago

They Study Authoritarianism. And They're Leaving the U.S.: Why Three Yale Professors Have Moved to U. Toronto

Yale professors are leaving the U.S. due to perceived threats to democracy and civil liberties.
more#democracy
#pro-palestinian-activism
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
US news

He denounced the war in Gaza at graduation. NYU withheld his diploma.

NYU has withheld the diploma of a graduation speaker for delivering an unapproved pro-Palestinian speech, highlighting tensions between free speech and university discipline.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

He denounced the war in Gaza at graduation. NYU withheld his diploma.

NYU has withheld the diploma of a graduation speaker for delivering an unapproved pro-Palestinian speech, highlighting tensions between free speech and university discipline.
more#pro-palestinian-activism
#digital-rights
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Trump Signs Controversial Law Targeting Nonconsensual Sexual Content

The Take It Down Act mandates the removal of nonconsensual visual content within 48 hours, with penalties for noncompliance.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Trump Signs Controversial Law Targeting Nonconsensual Sexual Content

The Take It Down Act mandates the removal of nonconsensual visual content within 48 hours, with penalties for noncompliance.
more#digital-rights
#social-media
more#social-media
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Kneecap claims terrorism charge is a witch-hunt' to prevent Glastonbury performance

Kneecap member Liam Og O hAnnaidh spoke out against the terrorism charge he faces, suggesting it is part of a broader political effort to silence their criticism of Israel.
UK news
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Louisiana residents were warning their neighbors about polluted air-now the state could fine them $1M for doing it

Cynthia 'Cindy' Robertson stopped flying a red flag outside her home to signal heavy pollution days after Louisiana passed a law restricting air quality information.
Privacy professionals
#elon-musk
more#elon-musk
#supreme-court
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
SF politics

Supreme Court restores Maine lawmaker's voting abilities following ban over Facebook post about trans athlete

fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
SF politics

Supreme Court restores Maine lawmaker's voting abilities following ban over Facebook post about trans athlete

more#supreme-court
#james-comey
more#james-comey
Independent films
fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago

'Orwell 2 + 2 = 5' Review: A Chilling Examination of How Much the Nightmare of '1984' Has Come True

Donald Trump Jr. highlighted the irony of his father's Twitter ban by equating it to a lack of free speech, oblivious to the context of misinformation.
#deportation
fromKqed
3 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

SF Immigration Attorney Says First Amendment Should Protect Mahmoud Khalil From Deportation | KQED

US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Trump effort to deport pro-Palestinian students suffers setbacks but the legal question still looms

The Trump administration's deportation efforts against international students over free speech have faced significant judicial pushback.
fromKqed
3 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

SF Immigration Attorney Says First Amendment Should Protect Mahmoud Khalil From Deportation | KQED

more#deportation
Germany politics
fromThe Local Germany
3 weeks ago

Inside Germany: Pro-Nazi songs, Eurovision traditions and nagging neighbours

Germany values 'Meinungsfreiheit' as a constitutional right, balancing free speech with the responsibility to curb hate speech.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Salman Rushdie's attacker Hadi Matar gets max sentence for horrific stabbing

Matar was sentenced to 25 years for the attempted murder of Rohdie and 7 years for wounding another man, with sentences running concurrently.
Left-wing politics
#nyu
NYC parents
fromABC7 Chicago
3 weeks ago

NYU denies diploma to student who criticized Israel in commencement speech

NYU denies diploma to student for graduation speech condemning Israel's actions and US involvement in Palestine.
NYC parents
fromABC7 Chicago
3 weeks ago

NYU denies diploma to student who criticized Israel in commencement speech

NYU denies diploma to student for graduation speech condemning Israel's actions and US involvement in Palestine.
NYC parents
fromNewsday
3 weeks ago

NYU denies diploma to student who criticized Israel in commencement speech

NYU is withholding a diploma from a student for making a politically charged graduation speech against Israel's actions and U.S. complicity.
more#nyu
#immigration
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk ordered released from ICE detention

Detained Tufts student Rumeysa Ozturk's case highlights concerns about immigration policies and free speech rights for pro-Palestine activists.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk ordered released from ICE detention

Detained Tufts student Rumeysa Ozturk's case highlights concerns about immigration policies and free speech rights for pro-Palestine activists.
more#immigration
Black Lives Matter
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

I'm a Yale free-speech champion - arrested for words I never said

The author's wrongful arrest highlights serious issues in the justice system, particularly concerning free speech and individual rights.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Republicans Sneak "Nonprofit Killer" Bill Into Tax Package, Giving Trump Tool to Quash Dissent

The proposed legislation threatens free speech rights by allowing the administration to revoke nonprofit status of groups deemed 'terrorist supporting'.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Trump's border intimidation is coming for US citizens too ask streamer Hasan Piker | Owen Jones

Piker's detention exemplifies rising political intimidation and a concerning trend against free speech in the US.
#pope-leo-xiv
more#pope-leo-xiv
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

Rumeysa Ozturk Released From ICE Custody After Judge Cites Threat to Free Speech

People gathered in solidarity for Tufts student Rümeysa Öztürk and Columbia's activist Mohsen Mahdawi, reflecting a growing support for student rights and activism.
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