East Village theater shuts down after Catholic Church landlord scrutinizes scripts
The Catholic Archdiocese of New York cancelled productions at the Connelly Theater, impacting plays focused on reproductive rights and gender equity.
Literary Institutions Are Pressuring Authors to Remain Silent About Gaza
Criticism of Israel's military actions leads to severe backlash against writers and artists, posing threats to free expression and democratic values.
Students and Educators Are Joining Forces to Fight Book Bans Across the US
Book bans are on the rise, impacting public and school libraries, but the power to preserve literary freedom lies with parents, kids, and educators.
Kremlin Chokes YouTube Service, but Russians Find Ways Around It
Putin intensifies censorship in Russia by targeting YouTube as the last major Western platform, severely restricting access to information.
China cracks down on uncivilised' online puns used to discuss sensitive topics
China's crackdown on puns and homophones intensifies online censorship efforts, limiting creative discourse on sensitive subjects.
Book bans nearly triple in 2023-2024 school year: PEN America report
Over 10,000 books were banned from public schools in 2023-2024, nearly tripling the previous year's number, primarily targeting sexual and LGBTQ+ content.
East Village theater shuts down after Catholic Church landlord scrutinizes scripts
The Catholic Archdiocese of New York cancelled productions at the Connelly Theater, impacting plays focused on reproductive rights and gender equity.
Literary Institutions Are Pressuring Authors to Remain Silent About Gaza
Criticism of Israel's military actions leads to severe backlash against writers and artists, posing threats to free expression and democratic values.
Students and Educators Are Joining Forces to Fight Book Bans Across the US
Book bans are on the rise, impacting public and school libraries, but the power to preserve literary freedom lies with parents, kids, and educators.
Kremlin Chokes YouTube Service, but Russians Find Ways Around It
Putin intensifies censorship in Russia by targeting YouTube as the last major Western platform, severely restricting access to information.
China cracks down on uncivilised' online puns used to discuss sensitive topics
China's crackdown on puns and homophones intensifies online censorship efforts, limiting creative discourse on sensitive subjects.
Book bans nearly triple in 2023-2024 school year: PEN America report
Over 10,000 books were banned from public schools in 2023-2024, nearly tripling the previous year's number, primarily targeting sexual and LGBTQ+ content.
The Supreme Court ruled that TikTok could be banned in the U.S. unless ByteDance sells the company before the deadline.
TikTok asks creators for help as bill to ban it moves through Congress
TikTok urges creators to share positive impact amid potential U.S. ban
Bipartisan bill seeks TikTok's divestment or nationwide ban
Trump Says He'll Likely Give TikTok a 90-Day Extension | KQED
The Biden administration will defer TikTok enforcement actions to the next administration, highlighting the growing bipartisan concerns over its Chinese ownership.
Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban law
The Supreme Court ruled that TikTok could be banned in the U.S. unless ByteDance sells the company before the deadline.
TikTok asks creators for help as bill to ban it moves through Congress
TikTok urges creators to share positive impact amid potential U.S. ban
Bipartisan bill seeks TikTok's divestment or nationwide ban
Trump Says He'll Likely Give TikTok a 90-Day Extension | KQED
The Biden administration will defer TikTok enforcement actions to the next administration, highlighting the growing bipartisan concerns over its Chinese ownership.
Meta will halt hardline fact-checking programs on Facebook and Instagram to prioritize free expression and reduce mistakes.
How 'legacy media' became a toxic brand
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced the removal of fact-checkers due to perceived political bias and a loss of trust in the U.S.
Facebook Shuts Down Machine Learning Systems for Identifying Viral Hoaxes
Meta has deactivated its highly effective misinformation-tracking systems, raising concerns about the spread of dangerous narratives amidst a push for 'free expression'.
Meta to scrap fact checkers and some hate speech rules as Mark Zuckerberg says he and Donald Trump will go to war against EU
Meta's leadership believes Trump’s election has significantly influenced the company's policies and approach to content moderation, especially regarding EU laws.
Will Meta's Plan to End Fact Checking Work Politically?
Meta's end of the fact-checking program reflects a shift toward prioritizing free expression over moderation.
Mark Zuckerberg aims to align Meta's policies with a conservative political climate.
Meta Oversight Board okays calls for violence against Venezuelan 'colectivos'
Meta's Oversight Board ruled that aspirational statements for violence against paramilitary groups in Venezuela do not violate its community guidelines.
Zuckerberg Nixes Fact-Checking Empire
Meta will halt hardline fact-checking programs on Facebook and Instagram to prioritize free expression and reduce mistakes.
How 'legacy media' became a toxic brand
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced the removal of fact-checkers due to perceived political bias and a loss of trust in the U.S.
Facebook Shuts Down Machine Learning Systems for Identifying Viral Hoaxes
Meta has deactivated its highly effective misinformation-tracking systems, raising concerns about the spread of dangerous narratives amidst a push for 'free expression'.
Meta to scrap fact checkers and some hate speech rules as Mark Zuckerberg says he and Donald Trump will go to war against EU
Meta's leadership believes Trump’s election has significantly influenced the company's policies and approach to content moderation, especially regarding EU laws.
Will Meta's Plan to End Fact Checking Work Politically?
Meta's end of the fact-checking program reflects a shift toward prioritizing free expression over moderation.
Mark Zuckerberg aims to align Meta's policies with a conservative political climate.
Meta Oversight Board okays calls for violence against Venezuelan 'colectivos'
Meta's Oversight Board ruled that aspirational statements for violence against paramilitary groups in Venezuela do not violate its community guidelines.
Free expression allows individuals or organizations to express thoughts without fear.
The importance of advocating for free expression in ensuring individuals can seek information without intimidation.
Mark Zuckerberg's Eternal Apology Tour
Zuckerberg announces a shift back to prioritizing free expression on Facebook and Instagram, moving away from third-party fact-checking to community-driven notes.
Azerbaijan Holds National Day Of Mourning For 38 Plane Crash Victims
Engaging with certain content in Russia may result in legal consequences, including fines or imprisonment.
Speaking Freely: Mary Aileen Diez-Bacalso
Free expression allows individuals or organizations to express thoughts without fear.
The importance of advocating for free expression in ensuring individuals can seek information without intimidation.
Mark Zuckerberg's Eternal Apology Tour
Zuckerberg announces a shift back to prioritizing free expression on Facebook and Instagram, moving away from third-party fact-checking to community-driven notes.
Azerbaijan Holds National Day Of Mourning For 38 Plane Crash Victims
Engaging with certain content in Russia may result in legal consequences, including fines or imprisonment.
Harvard professors protested a new policy banning chalking, asserting it restricts free expression essential to academic freedom.
Why Did Canada's Top Art Gallery Push Out a Visionary Curator? | The Walrus
Wanda Nanibush's departure from the AGO raises concerns about free expression and the political pressures in art institutions regarding social justice issues.
Serbian Deputy PM Discusses Improving Belgrade's Ties With Russia In Lavrov Meeting
Engaging with content online in Russia or Russian-controlled areas can result in severe legal penalties.
Woman charged with hate crime after vandalizing home of Jewish director of Brooklyn Museum
A woman was arrested and charged with a hate crime for splattering red paint on the home of the Jewish director of the Brooklyn Museum in June.
Muslim and Arab Writers Are Challenging Western Imperialism's Narrative
Anthology 'Stories From the Center of the World' showcases diverse Middle Eastern writers' voices.
How to Define Antisemitism' Is a Subject of Bitter Debate.
The challenge of defining and confronting antisemitism on college campuses.
Columbia University cancels main commencement ceremony following protests that roiled campus for weeks
Columbia University canceled its large commencement ceremony due to ongoing protests, opting for smaller school-based events for individual student recognition.
What to know about the protests at Columbia, Yale and other colleges
Protests over Israel-Gaza war intensify on college campuses, demanding divestment from military ties to Israel.
Columbia University cancels main commencement ceremony following protests that roiled campus for weeks
Columbia University canceled its large commencement ceremony due to ongoing protests, opting for smaller school-based events for individual student recognition.
What to know about the protests at Columbia, Yale and other colleges
Protests over Israel-Gaza war intensify on college campuses, demanding divestment from military ties to Israel.