Japan Football Association (JFA) & Freedom of speech
governing body of association football in Japan
The DFB team makes a statement against the restricted freedom of expression at the World Cup in Qatar before the match against Japan! 🇩🇪
USC Has Buckled Under Neo-McCarthyism by Cancelling Its Valedictorian’s Speech: Asna Tabassum’s solidarity with Palestinians, especially as a hijab-wearing ...
commondreams.org/opinion/usc-valedictorian
Opinion | Columbia, Free Speech and the Coddling of the American Right: If Columbia can’t protect free speech, what hope is there for America’s institutions?
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/opinion/columbia-protests-israel-gaza-crackdown.html
"Right to freedom of opinion": Hallervorden sees no anti-Semitism in Gaza poem: In a three-minute video, cabaret artist Dieter Hallervorden recites a poem about ...
n-tv.de/leute/Hallervorden-sieht-in-Gaza-Gedicht-keinen-Antisemitismus-article24881720.html
USC valedictorian speaks out after school canceled her commencement speech : "I also wanted to impart a message of responsibility," Asna Tabassum said.
abcnews.go.com/US/usc-valedictorian-speaks-after-school-canceled-commencement-speech/story
White House not commenting on Israel's attack in Iran: The White House avoids comment on Israel's strike on Isfahan, emphasizing deescalation ...
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-797964
Apple Blocks Several U.S.-Based Messaging Apps in China: WhatsApp, Signal, and Threads used to be available in China via VPN.
gizmodo.com/apple-blocks-several-us-based-messaging-apps-in-china-1851422530
Citing safety, USC makes rare cancellation of speech by valedictorian who supported Palestinians
apnews.com/article/usc-muslim-valedictorian-speech-canceled-palestinians-israel-7b481db2d4e0db040b091bf8457f0b3f
Quick Glance: USC Valedictorian Criticizes School For Cancelling Her Speech
- USC announced Asna Tabassum as the Class of 2024 valedictorian, but the school canceled her speech.
- The cancellation was due to security concerns related to social media and the conflict in the Middle East.
- Tabassum criticized the university for the decision and felt disappointed.
- The school will not select a replacement for Tabassum at the main graduation ceremony.
Freedom of speech? Belgian antifascists respond to attacks after far-right 'NatCons' fundraiser
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1011516/freedom-of-speech-belgian-antifascists-respond-to-attacks-after-far-right-natcons-fundraiser
Supreme Court to hear appeal over Räsänen's incitement acquittal: MP Päivi Räsänen says she is continuing a fight she characterises as a freedom of speech ...
yle.fi/a/74-20084585
EUROPE DIRECT Aachen : Free event: www.europedirect-aachen.de/component/eventbooking/infoabend/nutze-deine-stimme 🇪🇺
European democracy is a collective achievement based on the principles of political participation ... Show more #NutzedeineStimme #Europawahl2024 #EuropainAachen
Teacher sues after he's convicted of putting 'for sale' sign in truck window: “This lawsuit is bigger than me, it’s about standing up for the free speech rights ...
nypost.com/2024/04/18/us-news/teacher-sues-after-hes-convicted-of-putting-for-sale-sign-in-truck-window/
Frankfurt's Japanese veteran Makoto Hasebe to retire at age 40: Hasebe made his international debut in 2006 and featured in 114 games for Japan while serving as ...
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/18/soccer/makoto-hasebe-retirement/
Quick Glance: Farewell to Makoto Hasebe
- At the age of 40, Makoto Hasebe is concluding his over 20-year career in professional football. He made the move from Japan to VfL Wolfsburg in 2008, also playing for 1. FC Nürnberg before joining Eintracht Frankfurt in 2014. Achievements include winning the German Championship with Wolfsburg (2009) and the DFB-Pokal (2018) and Europa League (2022) with SGE. Additionally, he triumphed in the 2011 Asian Cup with Japan.
- More information to follow soon.
Sellner and Varoufakis: Entry bans against people who think differently are illiberal
nzz.ch/der-andere-blick/sellner-und-varoufakis-einreiseverbote-gegen-andersdenkende-sind-illiberal-ld.1826954
Constitutional lawyer: Swastika ban attack on freedom of expression. NZZ: Extreme Russia bashing, but NATO cult and EU proximity ... Show more weltwoche.ch/daily/staatsrechtler-hakenkreuz-verbot-angriff-auf-die-meinungsfreiheit-nzz-massloses-russland-bashing-dafuer-nato-kult-und-eu-naehe-us-professor-warnt-vor-uebertriebenen-trump-aengsten-nationalrat-u/
WATCH: Columbia University’s president testifies at House antisemitism hearing: After the other Ivy League presidents’ equivocation led to weeks of backlash ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-columbia-universitys-president-testifies-at-house-antisemitism-hearing
Quick Glance: Columbia Leaders Questioned on Campus Antisemitism
- Columbia University leaders faced scrutiny from lawmakers regarding their actions against campus antisemitism.
- Congress members expressed disbelief over faculty members' statements and the university's response.
- University leaders expressed concern and promised changes to facilitate reporting incidents and enforcing rules.
- The hearing sparked debates on free speech, political context, and addressing antisemitism incidents in higher education.
🔊 A far-right politician tests the boundaries of Germany's free speech. Find out more on the Reuters World News podcast www.reuters.com/podcasts/podcast-gazans-shattered-ivf-dreams-nazi-slogan-coral-reef-stress-2024-04-18/
Beautyworld Japan Tokyo: Unparalleled Growth Since 1998: Messe Frankfurt’s Julia Uherek discusses the unique features and trends of Beautyworld Japan Tokyo.
wwd.com/business-news/business-features/beautyworld-japan-tokyo-unparalleled-growth-1236319383/
Cancel culture comes to Brussels: Those trying to cancel the National Conservatism conference believe public life must be subjected to the policing of speech ...
politico.eu/article/cancel-culture-comes-to-brussels/
Over 150 media professionals appeal to Ukrainian parliament to dismiss spokeswoman for Defence Forces of Ukraine's South
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451830/
“I’m a provincial boy”: Pop star Ben Zucker is coming to Lake Constance soon | SÜDKURIER Online
suedkurier.de/ueberregional/menschen/ich-bin-ein-provinzjunge-schlagerstar-ben-zucker-kommt-bald-an-den-bodensee;art1015351,11984024
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State Football League: TBS Pinneberg beats SSV Rantzau again: On Tuesday (April 16th) TBS Pinneberg won the heated regional football derby 3-2 against SSV ...
shz.de/sport/lokalsport-schleswig-holstein-sued/artikel/fussball-landesliga-tbs-pinneberg-schlaegt-ssv-rantzau-erneut-46834664
Paid articlePaid 🔊 A far-right politician tests the boundaries of Germany's free speech. Find out more on the Reuters World News podcast
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Brazilian Lincoln strengthens SCRA for the coming season
scra.at/news/detail/brasilianer-lincoln-verstaerkt-scra-zur-kommenden-saison
USC valedictorian’s grad speech is canceled: ‘The university has betrayed me’: Asna Tabassum was selected as USC valedictorian and offered a slot to speak at ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-16/usc-valedictorian-banned-graduation-speech
Kyrgyz journalist Aike Beishekeyeva planned to celebrate her 23rd birthday over cake w/her colleagues at @TemirovLive .
Instead ... Show more
With Journalists Behind Bars, Kyrgyzstan Enters New Era of Repression - OCCRP: The authorities have accused Temirov Live, a respected investigative outlet ...
occrp.org/en/uncensored-the-kyrgyzstan-project/with-journalists-behind-bars-kyrgyzstan-enters-new-era-of-repression
So much for free speech on X; Musk confirms new users must soon pay to post: The fee, likely $1, is aimed at stopping “relentless” bots, Musk said.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/so-much-for-free-speech-on-x-musk-confirms-new-users-must-soon-pay-to-post/
Quick Glance: Musk Plans Fee for New X Users
- Elon Musk intends to charge new users of X in the initial months to curb the activity of automated bot accounts.
- The fee is set to be waived after three months to allow free posting.
- Tests in New Zealand and the Philippines raised skepticism about the effectiveness of the fee as a countermeasure against bots.
- Declining revenues at X post-rebranding and Twitter acquisition, along with a negative brand perception by companies, are impacting the service's business.
USC valedictorian’s grad speech is canceled: ‘The university has betrayed me’: Asna Tabassum was selected as USC valedictorian and offered a slot to speak at ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-16/usc-valedictorian-banned-graduation-speech
Citing safety, USC makes rare cancellation of speech by valedictorian who supported Palestinians
apnews.com/article/usc-muslim-valedictorian-speech-canceled-palestinians-israel-7b481db2d4e0db040b091bf8457f0b3f
Quick Glance: USC Valedictorian Criticizes School For Cancelling Her Speech
- USC announced Asna Tabassum as the Class of 2024 valedictorian, but the school canceled her speech.
- The cancellation was due to security concerns related to social media and the conflict in the Middle East.
- Tabassum criticized the university for the decision and felt disappointed.
- The school will not select a replacement for Tabassum at the main graduation ceremony.
Book bans hit another record high: PEN America: After already soaring to record peaks, book bans in U.S. schools have hit a new high, according to free speech ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4597120-book-bans-record-high-pen-america/
Former All Blacks coach Foster makes Japan move: Ian Foster has not coached since leading the All Blacks to last year's World Cup final ...
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/16/more-sports/rugby-ian-foster-toyota-verblitz/
Julian Reichelt wins before the Federal Constitutional Court after criticizing the government
faz.net/aktuell/feuilleton/medien/julian-reichelt-siegt-vor-bundesverfassungsgericht-nach-kritik-an-regierung-19656668.html
Quick Glance: Former 'Bild' Chief: Federal Constitutional Court Upholds Reichelt Complaint Against Federal Government
- Julian Reichelt succeeded with a constitutional complaint against the federal government.
- The Federal Constitutional Court overturned the decision of the Chamber Court.
- Freedom of speech is of particular importance and must be protected.
- The Chamber Court did not consider the linguistic context of the statement.
Dispute over critical tweet: Karlsruhe rules in favor of ex-"Bild" boss Reichelt: How far can criticism of government action go when it is mixed with false ...
n-tv.de/panorama/Karlsruhe-gibt-Ex-Bild-Chef-Reichelt-Recht-article24877588.html
Salman Rushdie: Knife author dreamt about being stabbed just days before the attack
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/salman-rushdie-knife-attack-stabbing-dream-b2528742.html
Natalie Brown: Challenging LDS Church orthodoxy, even at BYU, can help students build their faith
sltrib.com/religion/2024/04/14/natalie-brown-challenging-lds/
Rishi Sunak and Belgian PM criticise mayor’s halting of NatCon conference: Emir Kir ordered police to close down radical rightwing conference attended by Suella ...
theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/16/belgian-mayor-natcon-conference-braverman-farage-brussels
Quick Glance: Brussels Police Shut Down Right-Wing Conference with Farage and Braverman
- Brussels police stormed a right-wing conference attended by Nigel Farage and Suella Braverman after orders for the event to be shut down.
- The controversial National Conservatism Conference was closed to ensure public safety.
- Despite police arriving and giving attendees 15 minutes to leave, speeches continued.
- The conference, hosted by Viktor Orban and the Edmund Burke Foundation, aimed to strengthen national conservatism principles in Western countries.
‘Prejudice, Islamophobia’: Free speech fears as UK redefines extremism: Experts say a new definition disproportionately targets groups that advocate for Muslims’ ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/15/prejudice-islamophobia-free-speech-fears-as-uk-redefines-extremism
Trump's Truth Social to Launch Live TV Streaming Platform, Including News, Religion, & Family-Friendly Content
techtimes.com/articles/303664/20240417/trumps-truth-social-launch-live-tv-streaming-platform-including-news-religion-family-friendly-content.htm
Nigel Farage is the worst of us, but he has a right to speak: Fighting populism cannot be done with bans
inews.co.uk/opinion/nigel-farage-worst-us-right-speak-3011239
The Self-Determination Act is an attack on the reality of life for the majority: In Germany, people will in future be able to change their registered gender at ...
nzz.ch/meinung/deutsche-selbstbestimmungsgesetz-bedroht-frauen-ld.1826128
Quick Glance: Self-Determination Law: Threat to Women and Children
- In Germany, individuals can easily change their registered gender, but at the expense of children and women.
- The Self-Determination Law allows gender changes without a medical certificate from the age of 14, even against parental consent.
- While the law focuses on minorities, it jeopardizes the reality of the majority, especially children and women.
- Women protest the law due to the potential risk of biological men entering protected spaces, while the law also presents other questionable aspects.
Latest state survey of Florida college students asks about Trump and Biden: The latest round of a controversial state survey of Florida college and university ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/latest-state-survey-of-florida-college-students-asks-about-trump-and-biden/
Jeff Landry pushes bill that would block public from viewing government records: Republican Gov. Jeff Landry, who touted transparency on the campaign trail and ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/legislature/jeff-landry-supports-bill-to-gut-la-public-records-access/article_85c682a7-5aab-5dfd-9d47-833ae985f956.html
Höcke and incitement to hatred: what is allowed and what is forbidden?: There are slogans, terms and symbols from the National Socialist era that almost everyone ...
nzz.ch/international/hoecke-und-die-volksverhetzung-was-ist-erlaubt-und-was-verboten-ld.1826570
Opening victories for Uchino and Kim | www.f95.de: Takashi Uchino (Japan U23) and Min-Woo Kim (South Korea U23) played their opening matches with their teams at ...
f95.de/aktuell/news/profis/detail/32152-auftaktsiege-fuer-uchino-und-kim/
USC cancels valedictorian’s commencement speech citing safety concerns: "I am not surprised by those who attempt to propagate hatred. I am surprised that my ...
dailynews.com/2024/04/16/usc-cancels-valedictorians-commencement-speech-citing-safety-concerns/
Politics, free speech clash after Alvarez calls for AFP to abandon Marcos: The military should be insulated from partisan politics, Senate Minority Leader ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/16/politics-free-speech-clash-after-alvarez-call-for-afp-to-abandon-marcos-1509
European far right condemns move to ban Brussels conference: Politicians say chaotic attempt to shut down gathering undermines free speech ahead of EU elections
ft.com/content/70291bc6-7cd8-4d4e-97bc-2e2904b16222
Watch: Labour MPs mock NatCon shutdown: It’s a sad day for lovers of personal freedom. Not only is Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pressing on with his smoking ban — ...
spectator.co.uk/article/watch-labour-mps-mock-natcon-shutdown/
Think paying fast-food workers $20 an hour is too much? Think again: Readers also comment on the S.F. Symphony leadership, killing barred owls and the limits of ...
sfchronicle.com/opinion/letterstotheeditor/article/minimum-wage-symphony-owls-free-speech-19404567.php
Scholz in China: How the Chancellor promotes freedom of expression: At a university in Shanghai, Chancellor Scholz speaks to students about dumping ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/inland/scholz-in-china-wie-der-kanzler-fuer-meinungsfreiheit-wirbt-19654672.html
Quick Glance: Scholz Organizes Crisis Diplomacy in China
- Scholz condemns Iran's attacks on Israel and plans crisis communication with G7 partners.
- China trip focusing on economy and geopolitical role, despite dilemma in relations.
- Business delegation accompanies Scholz, de-risking in other countries, export wave heading towards Germany.
- Scholz aims to influence China regarding Ukraine conflict and Iran crisis, despite existing dependencies.
Is YouTube India's next battleground for free speech?: Many journalists and commentators in India post content on YouTube in order to avoid pressure from the ...
dw.com/en/is-youtube-indias-next-battleground-for-free-speech/a-68826851
New data law, a barrier to journalistic free speech: The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 might have an invisible impact on journalistic free ...
thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/new-data-law-a-barrier-to-journalistic-free-speech/article68068923.ece
Will Cambridge Support Free Speech? | by Peter Singer - Project Syndicate: Peter Singer examines the university’s ongoing case against Nathan Cofnas ...
project-syndicate.org/commentary/cambridge-nathan-cofnas-free-speech-case-by-peter-singer-2024-04
Is YouTube India's next battleground for free speech?: As more and more people turn to YouTube to get news, more journalists are also migrating to the platform ...
news.abs-cbn.com/world/2024/4/15/is-youtube-india-s-next-battleground-for-free-speech-736
‘Laws don’t change unless they’re challenged’: Palm Beach County may try to curb hate speech
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/15/laws-dont-change-unless-theyre-challenged-palm-beach-county-may-try-to-curb-hate-speech/
“It is clear to everyone that today the government is trying to establish total control over us, civil society, and suppress free speech and deliberately ... Show more
At UC Berkeley, a Pro-Palestinian Protest Disrupts Dinner at a Dean’s Home: Pro-Palestinian supporters disrupted a dinner for law students. There was a tussle ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/12/us/uc-berkeley-palestinian-protest-free-speech.html
Media Giants Confront Supreme Court Over Free Speech Issues in Brazil: Leading Brazilian newspapers united this weekend to challenge the Supreme Court's ...
riotimesonline.com/media-giants-confront-supreme-court-over-free-speech-issues-in-brazil/
Palestine congress banned in Berlin: "Police state methods could be used again": The ban on the anti-Israel event at the weekend is causing a stir: Is it a ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/palaestina-kongress-in-berlin-verboten-polizeistaat-methoden-koennten-wieder-benutzt-werden-li.2205821
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Commentary: Despite social-media age limit’s good intentions, it is blatant government overreach
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/13/commentary-despite-social-media-age-limits-good-intentions-it-is-blatant-government-overreach/
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First start for Ben-Chayeel Hamada, return of Axel Drouhin in central defense alongside captain Arnold ... Show more #DFCOUSO www.dfco.fr/match-center/dijon-vs-orleans/
MAGA Pastor Doubles Down in Apology for Racist Supreme Court Justice Rant: Pastor Shane Vaughn previously hurled a racial insult at Supreme Court Justice Ketanji ...
newsweek.com/maga-pastor-doubles-down-apology-racist-supreme-court-justice-rant-1889962
Trump tests limits of gag order with post insulting two likely witnesses in criminal trial
ctvnews.ca/world/trump-tests-limits-of-gag-order-with-post-insulting-two-likely-witnesses-in-criminal-trial-1.6843168
Quick Glance: Path to Victory: Trump's NY Hush Money Trial
- The first criminal trial of any former president began with extortion, Trump should aim for an acquittal.
- Charges do not concern misconduct in settling hush money with Daniels, but entering payments to conceal another crime.
- The burden of proof for criminal intent is high, requiring proof for two layers of specific intent to convict Trump.
- A legal maneuver could allow Trump to dismiss his defense team and recruit a new team to potentially secure his case.
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