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New York Post
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Donald Trump's conviction is nothing more than a 'thrill kill'

The politicization of the legal system is exemplified by historical and present-day political prosecutions. [ more ]
Streetsblog
2 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Streets and Highways are Becoming a Big Roadblock to Free Speech -

The clash between the right to free speech and the right of way on roadways can lead to potentially volatile situations, especially in a society heavily reliant on cars. [ more ]
Boston.com
2 weeks ago
Education

New Hampshire's limits on teaching on race and gender are unconstitutional, judge says

Federal judge strikes down New Hampshire law limiting teaching topics in public schools as unconstitutional. [ more ]
Abc
3 weeks ago
Books

In 2021, Amanda Gorman spoke at Joe Biden's inauguration. Two years later, her book was banned

Book censorship is increasing globally, with a significant rise in challenges to books related to sexuality and race. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Education

Harvard student speaker denounces university over Gaza protest response

Student at Harvard commencement criticizes university over treatment of pro-Palestine students. [ more ]
The Nation
3 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

What Does Anti-Arab Racism on Campus Have to Do With the War on Gaza?

Criticism of Israeli state is being conflated with racism against Jewish people to suppress critics and potentially restrict freedom of speech on US campuses. [ more ]
New York Post
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Donald Trump's conviction is nothing more than a 'thrill kill'

The politicization of the legal system is exemplified by historical and present-day political prosecutions. [ more ]
Streetsblog
2 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Streets and Highways are Becoming a Big Roadblock to Free Speech -

The clash between the right to free speech and the right of way on roadways can lead to potentially volatile situations, especially in a society heavily reliant on cars. [ more ]
Boston.com
2 weeks ago
Education

New Hampshire's limits on teaching on race and gender are unconstitutional, judge says

Federal judge strikes down New Hampshire law limiting teaching topics in public schools as unconstitutional. [ more ]
Abc
3 weeks ago
Books

In 2021, Amanda Gorman spoke at Joe Biden's inauguration. Two years later, her book was banned

Book censorship is increasing globally, with a significant rise in challenges to books related to sexuality and race. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Education

Harvard student speaker denounces university over Gaza protest response

Student at Harvard commencement criticizes university over treatment of pro-Palestine students. [ more ]
The Nation
3 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

What Does Anti-Arab Racism on Campus Have to Do With the War on Gaza?

Criticism of Israeli state is being conflated with racism against Jewish people to suppress critics and potentially restrict freedom of speech on US campuses. [ more ]
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RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 month ago
JavaScript

About 1,000 Tajik Nationals Stranded At Moscow Airports

Sharing, liking, or saving content in Russia may lead to fines or imprisonment [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
US politics

Biden wants to defend democracy by making sure you can't vote for Trump

Biden boasts about his power and invokes American history to castigate his opponents.
Biden accuses Trump of echoing Nazi language and plans to make a direct comparison to Hitler. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
6 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Palestine: Banned in Berlin

Nadija Samour and her colleagues in Germany are fighting against the suppression of Palestinian voices in the country.
Authorities have increased restrictions on Palestinian activism in Berlin, but Nadija remains committed to defending constitutional rights. [ more ]
New York Post
6 months ago
Education

Top university presidents plead 'free speech' over campus antisemitism

Leaders of Harvard, University of Pennsylvania, and MIT faced criticism for their response to antisemitic demonstrations on their campuses.
Lawmakers called on these leaders to confront and condemn the antisemitism on their campuses. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Shocking' scale of UK government's secret files on critics revealed

Fifteen government departments have been monitoring social media activity of potential critics and compiling secret files.
Guidelines issued in each department advise officials to check experts' social media accounts and conduct Google searches on individuals who have criticized the government.
This practice is widespread across government and likely targets large numbers of individuals. [ more ]
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www.france24.com
7 months ago
Europe news

Russian artist sentenced to seven years in prison over supermarket protest

Russian artist Alexandra Skochilenko has been sentenced to seven years in prison for spreading "false information" about the army.
Skochilenko is the latest in a long line of Russians to be detained, jailed, or fined for speaking out against Moscow's military intervention.
Supporters shouted "shame" and "we're with you Sasha" after the verdict was read out. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Europe news

Russian artist who protested against Ukraine war jailed for seven years

Russian artist sentenced to 7 years in prison for spreading false information about the Russian army during the Ukraine invasion.
The trial highlights the severe punishments faced by Russians for civil protest against the war.
The artist admitted to replacing price tags in a supermarket with messages urging shoppers to resist propaganda and stop the war. [ more ]
www.france24.com
7 months ago
Europe news

Russian artist sentenced to seven years in prison over supermarket protest

Russian artist Alexandra Skochilenko has been sentenced to seven years in prison for spreading "false information" about the army.
Skochilenko is the latest in a long line of Russians to be detained, jailed, or fined for speaking out against Moscow's military intervention.
Supporters shouted "shame" and "we're with you Sasha" after the verdict was read out. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Europe news

Russian artist who protested against Ukraine war jailed for seven years

Russian artist sentenced to 7 years in prison for spreading false information about the Russian army during the Ukraine invasion.
The trial highlights the severe punishments faced by Russians for civil protest against the war.
The artist admitted to replacing price tags in a supermarket with messages urging shoppers to resist propaganda and stop the war. [ more ]
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www.npr.org
7 months ago
Law

Florida drag shows win temporary victory in Supreme Court

The US Supreme Court refused to reinstate a Florida law that punishes businesses for allowing children into drag shows.
The law, known as the 'Protection of Children Act,' was seen as aimed at drag shows and restaurants that hosted them.
The court's decision upholds the First Amendment right of free speech for businesses hosting drag shows. [ more ]
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