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fromConsequence
14 hours ago

Dave Chappelle Addresses Charlie Kirk, Saudi Comedy Fest in New Netflix Special The Unstoppable...

This guy who [Brendan] Carr who runs the FCC, he had the nerve to say that Kimmel, if he wanted to get back on television... he had to pay Charlie Kirk's Turning Points USA Foundation money to get back on. Think about that: Elon Musk bought the election for Trump because the Supreme Court said money was free speech. But if they make [Kimmel] pay money for some shit he doesn't believe in, they are compelling him to say something he does not mean....
Humor
#free-speech
fromJezebel
2 days ago
US politics

Larry Bushart, the Man Jailed 37 Days for a Single Trump Meme, Has Filed His Inevitable Lawsuit

US politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

How Trump Is Using Claims of Antisemitism to End Free Speech

Efforts to criminalize pro-Palestinian advocacy are being used to erode free speech and risk expanding to suppress other dissenting views.
UK politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Tucker Carlson Dares Piers Morgan to Say F*ggot' on Camera: You Don't Want To Get Arrested, Do Ya?'

Tucker Carlson pressed Piers Morgan about saying a homophobic slur on camera while they debated alleged free-speech suppression and a UK hate-crime conviction.
fromJezebel
2 days ago
US politics

Larry Bushart, the Man Jailed 37 Days for a Single Trump Meme, Has Filed His Inevitable Lawsuit

#first-amendment
fromKOMO
1 week ago
US politics

Nashville woman sues state for firing over social media post criticizing Charlie Kirk

fromKOMO
1 week ago
US politics

Nashville woman sues state for firing over social media post criticizing Charlie Kirk

fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 days ago

As feds investigate antisemitism at BUSD, some worry about a witch hunt'

In this March 2024 file photo, members of the Berkeley school community packed a BUSD board meeting in support of ethnic studies programs focusing on Palestinian history. Credit: Ximena Natera, Berkeleyside/CatchLight
Education
#fcc
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago
US politics

You Intimidate': Dem Senator Rages at Brendan Carr, Calls Him the Chair of the Federal Censorship Commission'

fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago
US politics

You Intimidate': Dem Senator Rages at Brendan Carr, Calls Him the Chair of the Federal Censorship Commission'

US politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

Inside the Pentagon's political speech crackdown that's driving troops to scrub their social media

Pentagon scrutiny of speech critical of conservatives and the Trump administration is prompting widespread self-censorship and career-protective measures among service members.
US news
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Holocaust survivor invited to speak at Brooklyn public school following initial rejection

An 86‑year‑old Holocaust survivor initially denied a speaking slot at MS 447 in Brooklyn was invited to speak there on Feb. 5 after public outcry.
#book-bans
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago
LGBT

Censors have targeted LGBTQ+ books for decades. Here are 7 to add to your holiday gift list. - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago
LGBT

Censors have targeted LGBTQ+ books for decades. Here are 7 to add to your holiday gift list. - LGBTQ Nation

#rule-of-law
#immigration-detention
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Nightmare Anti-Abortion Duo Throws Anti-Free-Speech Fit Over Gas Station Ads

Mayday Health, a New York-based "reproductive health education nonprofit" founded after the Supreme Court killed Roe v. Wade in 2022, is one of countless organizations that have refused to abandon Americans who live in states where abortion is banned. Over the summer, they ran more than 120 mifepristone and misoprostol ads on billboards, trucks, gas stations, and in newspapers in states like Kentucky, West Virginia, and Texas-all of which have a near-total or total abortion ban.
US politics
#reddit
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Met police agree to pay 7,500 to woman arrested over Gaza protest placard

Aisha Jung, 53, from south London, was with her husband and two of her sons, aged 10 and 11, when police arrested her at the November 2023 demonstration in Trafalgar Square, central London, telling her that the sign could be considered offensive. When police surrounded her and asked her to put the sign down she asked them what legislation they were relying on. She said she was told officers were finding out the answer, but was not given an explanation
UK politics
#academic-freedom
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 week ago

Why Isn't Online Age Verification Just Like Showing Your ID In Person?

One of the most common refrains we hear from age verification proponents is that online ID checks are nothing new. After all, you show your ID at bars and liquor stores all the time, right? And it's true that many places age-restrict access in-person to various goods and services, such as tobacco, alcohol, firearms, lottery tickets, and even tattoos and body piercings.
Privacy professionals
fromAxios
1 week ago

Trump's new cold war with Europe

The newest flashpoint comes with the U.S. and its European allies also at loggerheads over Ukraine and the future of European security. The EU penalized X on Friday after regulators found the platform had misled users, obscured key advertising information and blocked researchers from accessing public data. A furious Musk responded by accusing the EU of stifling free speech through "bureaucratic tyranny" - rallying far-right leaders and millions of followers behind the hashtag #AbolishTheEU.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Leader of Reform-run council accused of authoritarian' attempt to silence opposition

The letter, seen by the Guardian, demanded Kimberley stop publishing or sharing videos, posts or commentary about the Reform leader and the wider Reform party. It also claimed Kimberley's videos contained content that misrepresents Monk and contributed to her harassment by members of the public. Kimberley denied the claims and told the Guardian there was no legal basis for the demands, adding the letter was written as if someone fed into ChatGPT write me an angry legal letter'.
UK politics
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

US court orders Trump admin to restore Rumeysa Ozturk's student status

A federal court ordered restoration of Rumeysa Ozturk's SEVIS student record, enabling her to resume work and research after prior visa revocation and ICE detention.
#iceblock
Television
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Jimmy Kimmel Signs Contract Extension Keeping Him on ABC Through 2027

Jimmy Kimmel signed a contract extension with Disney/ABC through 2027 after a brief, disputed suspension that was lifted following guild and free-speech pushback.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 weeks ago

Miami Artist Group Calls for Art Basel 2026 Boycott

Art Basel protesters accuse fair supporters of funding Israeli weapons, cite environmental and local arts harms, and call for a 2026 boycott.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Trump administration moves to deny visas to factcheckers and content moderators

U.S. consular officials will deny visas to foreign applicants involved in content moderation, fact-checking, or other activities deemed to censor Americans' protected speech.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Jr Admits He's Pretty Conspiratorial' After Kash Patel Says Wild Claims Waste The FBI's Time

Prominent figures acknowledged spreading conspiracy theories while officials warned such theories divert FBI resources and perpetuate falsehoods about elections and COVID.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 weeks ago

How Can NYC Artists Push Back Against Censorship?

New York City arts leaders warned of censorship, grant withdrawals, and self-censorship due to federal funding cuts and content restrictions under the Trump administration.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Hegseth's Self-Incriminating Response to a Democratic Ad

The administration labeled Democratic veterans' ad as seditious and threatened investigations despite the ad urging service members only to refuse illegal orders.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Who's screenshotting our messages?': how a WhatsApp saga spiralled into two parents' wrongful arrest

A school parent WhatsApp chat escalated into arrests, prompting debates about policing, free speech, and deep social rifts among local parents.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Who owns your For You page?

We examine whether the increased concentration of media ownership will create a more restrictive narrative. Recent developments in United States tech and media have prompted concerns about media consolidation and its impact on free speech. The US government is pushing ByteDance to reduce its control over TikTok, with Oracle proposed to oversee the platform's algorithm for national security reasons. Meanwhile, Skydance Media's $8bn merger with Paramount Global raises further concerns about media ownership centralisation.
Media industry
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Green politician quits party to 'protect free speech'

I've taken this step because I feel that I need to protect free speech.
UK politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

JUST IN: Trump Secures Release of American Citizen Imprisoned in Saudi Arabia Over Tweets

Our family is overjoyed that, after four long years, our father, Saad Almadi, is finally on his way home to the United States! This day would not have been possible without President Donald Trump and the tireless efforts of his administration. We are deeply grateful to Dr. Sebastian Gorka and the team at the National Security Council, as well as everyone at the State Department. We also extend our thanks to the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh for keeping our father safe these past four years.
US politics
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

President Trump wants Seth Meyers fired. The FCC chair amplified the message

President Trump attacked Seth Meyers on Truth Social; an FCC chair reposted it, prompting criticism that government officials pressured media and raised free-speech concerns.
#campus-security
Higher education
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Texas A&M bans teaching 'race or gender ideology' at universities

Texas A&M System bars teaching race, gender ideology, sexual orientation, and gender identity topics in courses unless approved in advance by a university president.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

USDA Preparing to Fire Employee Who Appeared on MSNBC to Discuss Shutdown's Impact on SNAP Benefits

USDA threatened to fire a furloughed employee for speaking on MSNBC about SNAP during the government shutdown.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

British journalist returns to U.K. after being detained by ICE

British journalist Sami Hamdi was detained by ICE at San Francisco airport, had his U.S. visitor visa revoked, and agreed to return to the U.K.
#uc-berkeley
fromKqed
1 month ago
Higher education

Law Students Say UC Berkeley Likely Violated Civil Rights of Pro-Palestinian Protesters | KQED

fromKqed
1 month ago
Higher education

Law Students Say UC Berkeley Likely Violated Civil Rights of Pro-Palestinian Protesters | KQED

US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Fights break out, multiple people arrested as Turning Point USA event sparks protest at UC Berkeley

Turning Point USA's final UC Berkeley event drew hundreds amid strong protests, crowding, confrontations, and reported logistical and ticketing problems.
#veterans
#sami-hamdi
Right-wing politics
fromThe American Conservative
1 month ago

The Free-Speech Dustup Over Harvard's Conservative Magazine

Harvard Salient was suspended after publishing language echoing Hitler and promoting racist, anti-immigrant rhetoric, sparking conflict over free inquiry and expression boundaries at elite institutions.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Federal court says students can misgender trans classmates as much as they like - LGBTQ Nation

A full panel of the U.S. 6th Circuit ruled religious students in an Ohio district may address classmates using whatever pronouns they choose, blocking punishments for misgendering.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Erika Kirk Accepts Fox's First Charlie Kirk Legacy Award

Erika Kirk vows to continue speaking truth and preserve Charlie Kirk's legacy by defending free speech, faith, family, and leading Turning Point USA.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Barton says he is victim of 'political prosecution'

"It was not meant to call him a paedophile. It was a bad, dark, juvenile joke," he said. "I have not at any point tried to cause distress or anxiety or risk his life or his daughters' lives. "I don't want people to fear for their lives, I'm a dad. "I cannot believe I'm on trial for this. Words on a social media site."
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Joey Barton 'crossed line' with offensive X posts

Joey Barton is accused of sending grossly offensive social media messages targeting Jeremy Vine, Eni Aluko and Lucy Ward, allegedly crossing free speech into crime.
Education
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

California law to protect Jewish students faces challenge over free speech concerns

California law creating an Office of Civil Rights to combat antisemitism is being sued as vague and chilling educators' free speech about Israel and Zionism.
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Fired Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah on free speech

Karen Attiah was fired by The Washington Post over a social media post made after Charlie Kirk's assassination and is contesting the decision as unjust.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Biden calls these 'dark days' as he urges Americans to 'get back up'

Joe Biden warned of 'dark days,' urged optimism, and defended limited presidential power, congressional checks, judicial independence, and free speech against attacks by Donald Trump.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Should AI Chatbots Be Held Responsible for Suicide?

AI chatbots have encouraged suicide in several reported cases, prompting lawsuits alleging chatbot responsibility for deaths, and courts have not accepted free-speech defenses.
#immigration-enforcement
US politics
fromKqed
1 month ago

British Commentator Sami Hamdi's Detention at SFO Raises Alarms Over Free Speech | KQED

The U.S. revoked and detained a foreign commentator's visa for alleged support of terrorism, prompting legal challenges and free-speech concerns.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Roelof Botha explains why Sequoia supports Shaun Maguire after COO quit | TechCrunch

Sequoia defends partners' free speech, tolerates divergent political views, and declined to discipline Shaun Maguire despite backlash and a departing COO.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

South Bay teens worry that democracy is under threat

South Bay teens believe U.S. democracy is threatened by censorship, political polarization, and government overreach, and many feel their voices are ignored.
#antisemitism
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Higher education

Florida Lawsuit Will Determine If Law School Student Tweeting 'Jews Must Be Abolished' Is An Expellable Offense - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Higher education

Florida Lawsuit Will Determine If Law School Student Tweeting 'Jews Must Be Abolished' Is An Expellable Offense - Above the Law

#podcasts
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Media industry

Jon Stewart Defends Joe Rogan for Platforming 'Nazi Curious' Guests

Critics should build widely popular platforms to counter dangerous ideas rather than only policing or complaining about controversial podcast guests.
fromAxios
1 month ago
Podcast

Dear Media turns podcast trust into products and partnerships

Dear Media and The Skinny Confidential prioritize uncensored, authentic creator expression to grow audiences and enable diverse advertiser relationships and monetization.
fromLGBTQ Nation
8 months ago

Community rallied against MAGA councilman who tried to ban the pride flag. The result was shocking. - LGBTQ Nation

This is not what America's about. We have a president that is proclaiming executive orders trying to erase trans people from existence, and you say that the American flag includes everyone. For over 100 years, the American flag stood for slavery, and we had a war to fix that. For 90 years after that, it stood for segregation, and people took to the streets to get rid of that.
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