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fromSocial Media Today
2 days ago

Meta Shares Latest Data on Policy Enforcements and Content Trends

Enforcement mistakes fell over 75% weekly in the U.S.; 97.8% of US views lacked external links; 74% of 300+ recommendations showed implementation or progress.
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
3 days ago

Authorities Charge Second Yeltsin Center Employee With 'Discrediting' Russian Military

An artistic director at the Yeltsin Center was charged with "discrediting the Russian armed forces" and ordered to appear for a preliminary hearing.
Higher education
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 days ago

How universities can balance safeguarding and freedom of expression while protecting reputation - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Universities must balance legally protected freedom of expression with safeguarding duties through structured policies, transparent compliance, and clear conduct rules to manage risk.
fromwww.thelocal.ch
1 year ago

Is it legal to burn a Swiss flag?

Interestingly, the law states that no flag (either Swiss, cantonal, or municipal) can be desecrated if it is displayed by authorities, though no such limits are imposed in the private sphere. In other words, if a flag is flown in "official" capacity on August 1st, Swiss national holiday, and someone inflicts intentional damage to it, then yes, that is illegal. But if, say, football fans tear or burn the flag after a game because the Swiss team lost, this is perfectly legal.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Buchenwald can refuse entry to people wearing Palestinian keffiyeh, German court rules

The higher administrative court in the eastern state of Thuringia on Wednesday rejected a request from a woman to be allowed entry to the Buchenwald concentration camp memorial while wearing a keffiyeh. According to local media reports, the woman was turned away when she attempted to attend a commemorative event marking the 80th anniversary of the camp's liberation in April while wearing the scarf.
Germany news
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Kneecap rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh arrives in court for alleged support of terrorist group

The Metropolitan Police has imposed conditions limiting where the demonstration outside the court can take place on Wednesday, saying they were needed to "prevent serious disruption". In response the rap group described this move as a "calculated political decision" that was "designed to try and portray support for Kneecap as somehow troublesome" and "asked supporters to go out of your way to be compliant with all instructions issued, irrespective of how pitiful".
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Palestine Action protest could ruin my career but I felt I had to do it'

"I felt I had to do this," said 25-year-old law student Paddy Friend, who was one of hundreds of people arrested for expressing their support for banned group Palestine Action (PAG).
Social justice
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The curious incident of the dog, the Hanover ballet and the everyday sexism we face as female arts critics | Arifa Akbar

Marco Goecke assaulted critic Wiebke Huster with dog excrement after a negative review, igniting international outrage and discussions on critical culture.
#human-rights
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Restricted': Nearly 7 billion people worldwide lack full civil rights

Democracy and human rights are facing unprecedented global threats, with only a small fraction of countries upholding civil liberties.
#palestine-action
LA real estate
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

Mexican Governor Brings Marilyn Manson to State Fair in the Name of "Cultural Justice" Despite Protests

Marilyn Manson's concert in San Luis Potosí sparked protests but was defended as a cultural statement supporting freedom of expression.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Gross abuse of state power': defiance grows over UK ban on Palestine protest group

Deborah Hinton was arrested under terrorism laws while protesting peacefully against the Gaza war.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Royal Albert Hall apologises to man refused entry over Palestine flag pin

Roger Cauthery expressed his feelings of humiliation at being denied entry to the Royal Albert Hall due to his Palestine flag pin, stating that he was merely showing solidarity.
London
#censorship
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Braverman blasts 'our asylum system is a farce' and defends Epping protests - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Braverman stated, "It just shows what a farce our asylum system has become. There are violent, organised criminals who are playing our system and making a lot of money on the backs of others to get into our country illegally."
UK politics
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 month ago

We Support Wikimedia Foundation's Challenge to UK's Online Safety Act

The Online Safety Act's Category 1 duties impose stringent obligations that threaten the privacy and safety of Wikipedia's volunteer contributors, potentially leading to manipulation and diversion of essential resources.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Daveed Diggs comes back home' as guest of honor at SF Jewish Film Fest

Daveed Diggs stars in Magic Hour, portraying Charlie, who struggles with a fear of heights.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

London arts centre to amplify global majority voices and urgent questions'

Lina Lazaar emphasizes the necessity for a space that fosters genuine dialogue and inquiry, stating that the current climate of diminished freedom of expression necessitates such initiatives.
London
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Students should not be 'deprived' of US visas for protesting, Harris says

Last month, the US Embassy in Dublin announced that students applying for J-1 visas will undergo 'comprehensive and thorough vetting' of their social media.
Privacy professionals
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Mahmoud Khalil says he's suing Trump administration as an act of "deterrence" to protect others

"Inside, basically it was very cold. The food was pretty bad. Just the condition in general. The fact that over 70 men are in one space, so you don't have privacy whatsoever."
US politics
#protest
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Google's Irish arm wins landmark case against Russia in court of human rights

Google's Irish unit and parent firm have successfully challenged excessive fines imposed by Russian authorities, which could reach astronomical amounts, in the European Court of Human Rights.
Privacy professionals
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Reform UK to introduce less stringent common sense' vetting system for candidates

Reform UK is implementing a new, less stringent vetting system for candidates amid concerns over previous strict checks and controversies.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Turkish police arrest cartoonists over drawing showing prophet Muhammad'

Erdogan condemned a cartoon depicting prophets Muhammad and Moses as a vile provocation, amplifying outrage among religious conservatives and leading to four cartoonists' arrests.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Algerian court upholds writer's 5-year sentence in a case that's strained ties with France

Franco-Algerian author Boualem Sansal's prison sentence raises serious concerns regarding freedom of expression in Algeria.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

York Region paramedic shouldn't have been fired over Israel comments: union, law experts | CBC News

Katherine Grzejszczak, a paramedic since 2010, was fired by York Region for a Facebook comment criticizing Israel's military operations and humanitarian impacts on Palestinians.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Turkiye detains four over cartoon allegedly depicting Abrahamic prophets

I strongly condemn the shameless caricaturing of our Prophet. This is not press freedom. These provocative acts, which insult our sacred values, deeply hurt Muslim consciences.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Turkey detains cartoonist over Muhammad caricature DW 06/30/2025

The cartoon depicting Prophet Muhammad sparked police investigations and detentions, emphasizing tensions between freedom of expression and respect for religious values.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Bob Vylan coverage should have been pulled, says BBC

The BBC stated that, although they respect freedom of expression, they stand against incitement to violence, deeming Bob Vylan’s comments as unacceptable for broadcast.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Protests in Kenya: Press freedom under fire DW 06/28/2025

"Local journalists report that police used not only tear gas and rubber bullets against protesters, but also live ammunition in many cases."
Social justice
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Kneecap, CMAT, The Script and Inhaler among Irish acts to play Glastonbury this year

Glastonbury co-organiser Emily Eavis confirmed that despite the controversy surrounding Kneecap, the festival will remain a platform for diverse artists globally.
London music
#civil-liberties
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto startup

CCLA launches Charter challenge against bubble zone protest bylaw in Vaughan, Ont. | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto startup

CCLA launches Charter challenge against bubble zone protest bylaw in Vaughan, Ont. | CBC News

fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Dail shown meme depicting bald JD Vance as new US J1 visa social media rules described as 'unthinkable'

The decision to require public social media accounts for J1 visa applicants by US authorities represents a concerning incursion on freedom of expression, critics argue.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Dail shown meme depicting bald JD Vance as new US J1 visa social media rules described as 'unthinkable'

We're watching a major incursion on freedom of expression, unthinkable in a western democracy. This week, a young Norwegian tourist was detained by ICE at New York airport and sent back to Oslo.
UK news
London music
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Member of Irish rap band Kneecap appears in court on terrorism' charge

The case against Liam O'Hanna involves legality over freedom of expression regarding the display of Hezbollah's flag in the UK.
#kneecap
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Kneecap appoint legal 'dream team' including Birmingham Six lawyer ahead of terror charge court case

The artist Mo Chara faces terrorism charges linked to a flag display, prompting widespread support from fellow musicians and a robust legal defense.
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Brazilian comedian sentenced to 8 years in prison for 'bigoted' jokes

By the end of his act, which quickly went viral and has collected more than 3 million views on YouTube, Lins had made fun of Black and Indigenous people, obese people, elderly people, gay people, Jews, northeastern Brazilians, evangelicals, disabled people and those with HIV.
Humor
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It's not Denmark's children who can't handle debating Gaza. It's our politicians | Rune Lykkeberg

Denmark's exclusion of Palestine from school elections challenges its reputation for free expression and democratic education.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

French artist imprisoned in Azerbaijan due to graffiti is freed after 14 months

French street artist Theo Clerc has been pardoned after 422 days in detention in Azerbaijan.
France's diplomatic efforts lead to the release of artist Theo Clerc.
fromBig Think
3 months ago

Are we protecting the vulnerable-or suppressing dissent?

Even if there are beliefs that we hold that are true, if we prevent people challenging those beliefs, we will lose our understanding of why they're true.
Social justice
Film
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Cannes awards Palme d'Or to Iranian revenge drama It Was Just an Accident'

Jafar Panahi, banned filmmaker, wins Palme d'Or for 'It Was Just an Accident' at Cannes, emphasizing freedom and resistance against oppression.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Indian professor arrested over social media post on military operation

I am very happy to see so many right wing commentators applauding Colonel Sophia Qureishi but perhaps they could also equally loudly demand that the victims of mob lynchings...
UK news
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

College newspapers under pressure as immigration fears silence sources

International students at various universities are opting for anonymity in college newspaper articles, reflecting a fear of repercussions from the Trump administration regarding their political views.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Fight back and don't let them win': actor Pedro Pascal decries Trump's attacks on artists

Pedro Pascal condemns Trump's attacks on artists, urging creatives to express themselves and fight against fear.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Hungary's Orban plans 'transparency law' to muzzle critics DW 05/17/2025

Hungary's government, led by Viktor Orban, is pushing legislation to monitor and potentially ban organizations viewed as threats to national sovereignty.
#salman-rushdie
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Man who attacked author Salman Rushdie is sentenced to 25 years in prison

Hadi Matar was sentenced to 25 years for the stabbing of Salman Rushdie, highlighting the severity of targeted violence against authors.
fromWIRED
3 months ago

The Hottest Topic at This Year's Pornhub Awards? Censorship

The Pornhub Awards reflect the adult film industry's struggles amid increasing legislative threats.
Legislation targeting pornography is intensifying, impacting access and the industry's future.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Margaret Atwood says she cannot remember another time when words themselves have felt under such threat'

Margaret Atwood expresses concern over the threats to language and freedom of expression in her recent acceptance speech.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

British man being held in Saudi Arabia jailed for 10 years, say lawyers

"This is what can happen when the UK government fails to stand up for the rights of its citizens arbitrarily detained overseas. A British man was abducted in front of his family and disappeared into a Saudi jail on charges unknown..."
UK news
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Why much of Mexico is banning pop ballads about drug traffickers

Narcocorridos, music glorifying drug cartel life, face bans across Mexico, raising concerns of censorship versus freedom of expression.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Kneecap row: police assessing kill MP' and up Hamas, up Hezbollah' footage

Counter-terrorism police are investigating a rap group's controversial performance urging violence against politicians and supporting banned groups.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Club apologise for sacking director over Gaza post

Dagenham and Redbridge apologize for sacking Salma Mashhour, recognizing the importance of individual political expression alongside their stance against discrimination.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Government censorship comes to Bluesky, but not its third-party apps ... yet | TechCrunch

Bluesky's compliance with Turkish censorship raises concerns about its openness and decentralization.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Columbia's 'antisemitism' squad is coming down hard - on Catholics like me

Columbia University is reportedly clamping down on antisemitism while targeting individual expressions of Catholic faith in the name of equity.
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