right to communicate one's opinions and ideas and right to speak
Hanson mocks senator’s prolapsed vagina: Jacqui Lambie’s prolapsed vagina has become the unlikely punchline in the latest Pauline Hanson cartoon.
news.com.au/national/politics/pauline-hanson-targets-jacqui-lambies-health-condition-in-new-please-explain-cartoon/news-story/45744ca52686cd81b0c57f839da937f4
The Spectator Oct 17
'You might think I’m rude. You might think I’m offensive. You might think I’m wrong. Good. Because that’s where the test of free speech begins ... Show more
'Disgraceful': Pro-Palestinian Author Sally Rooney Barred From Selling Books in UK | Common Dreams
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DEG fans react to Füchse statement after visit by AfD leader Chrupalla: The visit of AfD leader Tino Chrupalla to Friday's game in Weißwasser and a banner in ...
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CNBC Oct 09
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr on SpaceX Spectrum deal: FCC Chairman Brendan Carr joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss SpaceX’s deal to acquire a ...
cnbc.com/video/2026/10/09/fcc-chairman-brendan-carr-on-spacex-spectrum-deal.html
Chad Lowe’s 13-year-old daughter, Fiona, died by suicide: Chad Lowe's daughter Fiona died by suicide at the hospital on Sept. 29, according to an online ...
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On the night of Sunday, October 4th, shouts of "Sieg Heil" were reportedly heard from a group on a Stuttgart light rail train ... Show more
'All black academics are ridiculed' in UK universities, claims Edinburgh professor
scotsman.com/education/all-black-academics-are-ridiculed-in-uk-universities-claims-edinburgh-professor-9257783
Eralp's criminal complaint: "Mr. Dobrindt's statement constitutes defamation"
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Key FactsLawyer Says Berlin’s Left Filed Complaint Against Dobrindt
Sep 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesschau.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesschau.de
- According to their lawyer, Elif Eralp and Berlin’s Left state association filed a criminal complaint against Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt.
- After the moderator immediately corrected a verbal slip, Dobrindt contradicted her during ZDF’s Maybrit Illner.
- Lawyer Jasper Prigge argues that Dobrindt’s response constitutes defamation and insult under the Criminal Code.
- In Berlin’s House of Representatives election on September 20, the Left won 25.7 percent and became strongest; Eralp seeks the governing mayor’s office.
Elif Eralp says she is antisemitic ... She is not antisemitic.— Maybrit Illner, moderator of the ZDF talk show Illner, correcting a statement during the program.
Mark Ruffalo decries the recently approved Paramount–Warner Bros. mega-merger as an ‘incredibly disappointing outcome’ that will ‘weaken free speech ... Show more
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President Trump said he is banning three major news outlets — CNN, MS NOW and Politico — from the White House in his latest move to crack down on the ... Show more
FREEDOM OF SPEECH: "Democracy doesn't mean 'left-liberal'!" | Marc Felix Serrao
Ipswich Star Sep 20
Ed Sheeran addresses Macklemore controversy at concert: Ed Sheeran has apologised to fans for "mistakes" made during his US tour amid a free speech ...
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26565349.ed-sheeran-addresses-macklemore-controversy-concert/
Self-Proclaimed Free Speech Defender Bans CNN, MSNOW, Politico From White House: Donald Trump announced on Friday that he is banning CNN, MSNOW ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trump-bans-cnn-msnow-politico-white-house-1235628916/
The Observer Sep 21
Macklemore’s axing from Ed Sheeran’s US tour exposes the double standards inherent in cancel culture
observer.co.uk/news/columnists/article/macklemores-axing-from-ed-sheerans-us-tour-exposes-the-double-standards-inherent-in-cancel-culture
Rep. Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican who lost his primary to a Trump-backed challenger, introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary ... Show more
Key FactsMassie Files Eight Impeachment Articles Against Hegseth
Sep 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
- On Tuesday, Massie introduced eight impeachment articles; one alleges Hegseth is waging the Iran war contrary to the War Powers Resolution.
- Another article alleges the U.S. operation in Venezuela that captured Nicolas Maduro and his wife lacked constitutional or legal authority.
- The House vote’s timing remains unclear; the chamber is scheduled to leave Washington later this week for a recess.
- The effort faces steep hurdles under Republican control; Senate conviction and removal would require a two-thirds majority.
In all of this, Secretary Hegseth has acted in a manner contrary to his trust as Secretary of Defense,— Thomas Massie, on the House floor
Trump treads further on free speech with new journalist bans: The president’s threat against CNN, MS Now, and Politico was real.
theverge.com/policy/997805/trump-cnn-msnow-politico-ban
Key FactsTrump announces ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico
Sep 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nydailynews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nydailynews.com
- On Friday, Trump said CNN, MS NOW and Politico would be barred immediately because of their coverage.
- On Saturday morning, the White House denied reporters from all three outlets entry; both cable networks reported the ban live.
- Politico correspondent Cheyenne Haslett was also turned away, and her press badge was confiscated.
- All three organizations supported their journalists; Politico and MS NOW said they would defend their First Amendment rights.
I am banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House as a result of their constant 'reporting' FAKE NEWS!— President Donald Trump, in a post on his social media site and at a White House Oval Office event explaining his ban
Glücksgefühle Festival reverses course and invites Alphaville back: U-turn after being disinvited due to political statements: Now, according to the organizers ...
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Kraft can be sued over banning Macklemore , legal experts say: “Kraft has been explicit that he banned Macklemore from performing at Gillette because of what ...
bostonglobe.com/2026/09/17/metro/robert-kraft-macklemore-possible-sue/
Devastated Ed Sheeran reveals his own family ‘ABANDONED’ him amid Palestine row as he considered quitting pop career
thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/40436116/ed-sheeran-family-turned-against-him-palestine-row/
Key FactsPiers Morgan criticizes Sheeran’s tearful concert apology
Sep 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
- Macklemore said he was removed from Sheeran’s Loop tour over pro-Palestinian comments; Sheeran cited the promoter’s decision.
- After all remaining support acts withdrew, Saturday’s Philadelphia concert started at 8pm instead of 5:30pm ET.
- Sheeran called the events of October 7 horrific and described Gaza’s situation as catastrophic, unjustifiable and disproportionate.
- Sheeran is next scheduled to perform on Saturday, 25 September, at Kraft’s Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts.
He needs better advisors.— Piers Morgan on X (formerly Twitter), criticizing Ed Sheeran's tearful concert apology
Tomi Lahren Rages At Macklemore, Says Dropped Acts Are 'Taking All The Shine Away From Ed Sheeran'
huffpost.com/entry/tomi-lahren-macklemore-ed-sheeran_n_6aaab9bee4b0288deb0e3fa1
One Year After Charlie Kirk’s Death, How Did Everyone Get It So Wrong?: Charlie Kirk was always an extremist. His killing had lasting consequences that we are ...
newrepublic.com/article/215229/one-year-charlie-kirk-death
Key FactsExperts Question Erika Kirk’s Appeal Among Gen Z Women
Sep 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- One week after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Erika Kirk reportedly assumed the organization’s chairmanship and chief executive role.
- Experts doubt a major influx of young women because Kirk’s messaging conflicts with their priorities.
- In 2024, young women favored Harris by 18 points, while young men favored Trump by 14 points.
- According to Corey Seemiller’s recent data, 23% of Gen Z men versus 13% of women wanted marriage to avoid loneliness.
Charlie Kirk came and converted the young men. Erika Kirk is coming to convert the young women.— Tyler Bowyer on X (Twitter), September 19, 2025
If there isn't enough resistance in Germany, the AfD could damage freedom of expression, diversity, and the rule of law ... Show more
"Like a gag order": Music festival disinvites Alphaville - | because of political statements
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Key FactsAlphaville Rejects Return Invitation to Glücksgefühle Festival
Sep 3, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
- After being removed and subsequently reinvited, Alphaville definitively declines the planned performance at Hockenheimring.
- Organizers attributed the removal to disagreement over political statements onstage, then acknowledged that dropping the band was a mistake.
- Alphaville cites the importance of freedom of speech and artistic freedom, alongside an atmosphere created by earlier remarks.
- The band says it will donate the fee for the cancelled performance to a charitable organization.
We take note of the apology and the re-invitation from organizer Markus Krampe and hope that from now on he will duly respect the importance of freedom of speech and art at the Glücksgefühle Festival.— Alphaville, in a social media statement about the re-invitation and the freedom of speech and art at the Glücksgefühle Festival
Controversy surrounds Alphaville's performance at the "Glücksgefühle" festival. First kicked out, then brought back – but now Alphaville has finally had ... Show more
GERMANY: CDU loses political breadth according to INSA head Binkert | FREEDOM OF SPEECH
The AfD is also winning over the village Nazi.: The AfD likes to portray itself as a defender of freedom of speech. But what its chairman is delivering in ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/inland/die-afd-holt-auch-den-dorfnazi-ab-201172183.html
US can't deport students for criticizing Israel, judge says: Citing the importance of the First Amendment, a federal judge in California says the U.S ...
apnews.com/article/israel-protests-deportations-ideological-d3694ba08ab714eb9441ca51a83fa57f
OpinionThose who want to protect freedom of expression should use it: Switzerland needs open debates, otherwise conformism and sycophancy will take over ...
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George Clooney backs Mark Ruffalo amid Paramount-Warner Bros merger controversy: 'I believe in free speech'
wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/george-clooney-backs-mark-ruffalo-amid-paramount-warner-bros-merger-controversy-i-believe-in-free-speech-1788367867587
Key FactsClooney backs Ruffalo in Paramount antisemitism dispute
Sep 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
- George Clooney backed Mark Ruffalo, calling Paramount’s antisemitism accusation ridiculous and defending his right to speak freely.
- Ruffalo criticized links between Oracle and the Israeli military, describing the military’s actions as genocide built on an apartheid system.
- Paramount said it was troubled by antisemitic tropes and tolerated no prejudice of any kind.
- The proposed Paramount-Warner Bros merger remains on hold until June 2027, when a judge will consider possible legal issues.
eff.org Sep 02
Judge Rules DOD Unlawfully Retaliated Against Anthropic: A federal judge has sided with Anthropic on its claims that the Department of Defense illegally ...
eff.org/deeplinks/2026/09/judge-rules-dod-unlawfully-retaliated-against-anthropic
Wendy Williams pleads for freedom from conservatorship in rare public sighting: 'I want out!'
pagesix.com/2026/08/21/celebrity-news/wendy-williams-pleads-for-freedom-in-rare-public-sighting/
