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Who is Lachlan Murdoch, heir apparent of Rupert Murdoch's media empire?: Rupert Murdoch announced that in November he’ll step down as the head of his two ...
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Quick Glance: Lachlan Murdoch: Heir to Rupert Murdoch's Media Empire
- Rupert Murdoch will step down as head of News Corp. and Fox Corp. in November.
- Lachlan Murdoch will become chair of News Corp. while remaining CEO and chair of Fox Corp.
- This move by Rupert Murdoch may be his last due to his advanced age.
- Lachlan Murdoch has firsthand experience of the challenges within the media empire.
Hang on, doesn’t Murdoch support free speech?: The Murdoch media like to be seen as champions of free speech. For any Murdoch to sue a small website for saying ...
theage.com.au/business/companies/hang-on-doesn-t-murdoch-support-free-speech-20220825-p5bcmu.html
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Murdoch v Crikey: even if Lachlan wins, he loses: The heir-apparent to the Murdoch media empire says free speech is his “north star”. His defamation action ...
smh.com.au/national/murdoch-v-crikey-even-if-lachlan-wins-he-loses-20221222-p5c8de.html
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Musk and Australia argue over video of knife attack on X: In Sydney, a priest was attacked with a knife during a mass that was broadcast live on the internet ...
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Quick Glance: Dispute Over Video of Knife Attack on X
- The owner of X, Elon Musk, refuses to delete the video of a knife attack in Sydney from his platform, leading to a dispute with the Australian authorities.
- Australian authorities demand the global removal of the video, while X is only willing to block access in Australia.
- Elon Musk defends freedom of speech and criticizes the authorities for limiting free expression.
- Authorities file a lawsuit to force the removal of the video, while Musk is criticized for publishing violent content on his platform.
WhatsApp told the court that the rules violate the fundamental rights of the users under Articles 14 (equality before law) ... Show more
We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
USC says it is canceling its 'main stage' commencement ceremony: After tensions led USC to drop its valedictorian and keynote speaker from its main commencement ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-25/la-me-usc-commencement-canceled
Quick Glance: USC Main Commencement Canceled Amid Gaza War Protests
- Protests against the Israel-Hamas war prompt the cancellation of USC's main graduation ceremony and numerous arrests at campuses nationwide.
- Universities are grappling with protests that could disrupt upcoming commencement ceremonies and are considering changes to regulations regarding encampments and exams.
- Some students demand schools sever ties with Israel, leading to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about safety on campus.
- The wave of protests, inspired by events at Columbia University, has led to civil rights investigations into universities facing protests and complaints of discrimination amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Criticism, praise of Texas governor after dramatic use of troopers on protesters: The three-term governor on Wednesday ordered scores of riot gear-clad state ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/25/protests-texas-abbott-gaza/
Protests at US universities: “Stop the nonsense”: Anti-Israel protests at US universities are spreading. In addition to the Middle East conflict ...
spiegel.de/ausland/israel-gaza-krieg-anti-israel-proteste-an-us-universitaeten-weiten-sich-aus-a-289f4bd1-918b-4919-86c0-dd02e5084586
The Crackdown on Student Protesters: Columbia University is at the center of a growing showdown over the war in Gaza and the limits of free speech.
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/podcasts/the-daily/the-crackdown-on-student-protesters.html
We compare and contrast Texas Governor Greg Abbott's signing of a Senate bill that protects freedom of speech on Texas college campuses in 2019 vs his current ... Show more
Tiktok against US ban law: What chances the company has: The company wants to sue against a prohibition law. It has a good chance - also because the competition ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/mehr-wirtschaft/tiktok-gegen-us-verbotsgesetz-welche-chancen-das-unternehmen-hat-19677175.html
Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say
- ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.
- TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.
- ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.
- After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.
Opinion: The “illegal immigrant” speech police have come for Colorado Republicans
denverpost.com/2024/04/25/illegal-immigrant-speech-police-colorado-democrats-republicans/
Ohio State owes us answers. Commitment to free speech shattered when it comes to Israel.
dispatch.com/story/opinion/letters/2024/04/26/ohio-state-protests-pro-palestinian-osu-protestors-arrest-israel/73463171007/
Because he insulted a journalist: AfD man Droese sentenced: Saxony's AfD deputy Siegbert Droese has to pay a fine. He had described a journalist as a left-wing ...
saechsische.de/politik/parteien/afd/sachsens-afd-vize-siegbert-droese-geldstrafe-journalisten-beleidigt-5994188.html
German Foreign Office: “Thousands in Georgia protest every night for free speech and a vibrant civil society. The EU candidate status represents a historical ... Show more
Share your Texas universities’ DEI policy experiences: We want to hear the experiences of students, faculty and families affected by pushback against diversity ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/25/dei-policies-texas-universities/
No longer a proud Buckeye. Ohio State president using dog whistle to muzzle free speech
dispatch.com/story/opinion/letters/2024/04/24/ohio-state-protests-pro-palestinian-israel-palentine-free-speech-walter-e-carter-jr/73425569007/
Mark Davis: City must learn lesson on free speech after canceling detransitioner event | Opinion
star-telegram.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/other-voices/article287992185.html
When self-censorship colours and then becomes the prevailing narrative in journalism
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2024-04-24-when-self-censorship-colours-and-then-becomes-the-prevailing-narrative-in-journalism/
Regent free speech survey nets improved student, employee feedback: ‘The vast majority (87 percent) of students agreed that they felt comfortable expressing ...
thegazette.com/higher-education/regent-free-speech-survey-nets-improved-student-employee-feedback/
Here’s what the law says about protesting on Texas college campuses: Students can generally peacefully protest, regardless of their viewpoint ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/24/protest-texas-college-campus-free-speech-rights/
Colleges struggle with allowing protests and preventing antisemitism and intimidation
pbs.org/newshour/show/colleges-struggle-with-allowing-protests-and-preventing-antisemitism-and-intimidation
TikTok warns US ban would 'trample free speech': The US House of Representatives voted on Saturday to ban the app if TikTok's owner does not cut China ties.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68867732
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
Major countries targetting TikTok: India, UK, US, Australia : President Biden's move to sign legislation targeting TikTok intensified the debate over free ...
wionews.com/videos/major-countries-targetting-tiktok-india-uk-us-australia-714756
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
X marks the spot where free speech comes at a cost: Unregulated big tech poses significant threats to the health of our democracy and social cohesion ...
theage.com.au/technology/x-marks-the-spot-where-free-speech-comes-at-a-cost-20240421-p5flgx.html
Trial postponed: Plaintiffs see judges in Gera as biased: The MLDP supports plaintiff Lisa Gärtner with a demonstration in front of the courthouse in Gera ...
otz.de/regionen/gera/article242172870/Prozess-vertagt-Klaeger-sehen-Richter-in-Gera-als-befangen.html
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Colleges seek to balance safety and students' right to protest Gaza war: U.S. colleges and universities are preparing for end-of-year commencement ceremonies ...
apnews.com/article/college-graduation-israel-gaza-protest-3b363f57cbe915e95b68eeed04ca342d
By cracking down on the Gaza protests, US universities are betraying their core mission
thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2024/04/24/by-cracking-down-on-the-gaza-protests-us-universities-are-betraying-their-core-mission/
ÖRR is concerned about press freedom in Italy, but not in Germany: An anti-fascist author is disinvited from the Italian ÖRR and ends up in the "Tagesthemen" ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/oerr-besorgt-fuer-pressefreiheit-italien-schweigt-ueber-deutschland-li.2208572
Salman Rushdie warns young people against forgetting value of free speech: Author also discusses prospect of second Trump presidency and writing about his ...
theguardian.com/books/2024/apr/21/salman-rushdie-warns-young-people-against-forgetting-value-of-free-speech
‘Arrogant Billionaire’: Elon Musk Feuds With Australian PM Over Content Takedown Orders
time.com/6969931/elon-musk-x-australia-albanese-stabbing-censorship/
This is how Great Britain wants to strengthen freedom of expression at universities
nzz.ch/international/kampf-gegen-cancel-culture-wie-der-neue-zar-fuer-freie-rede-die-meinungsaeusserungsfreiheit-an-britischen-universitaeten-durchsetzen-will-ld.1825603
Let's hear it for free speech and trusting our own discernment.: Let's hear it for free speech and trusting our own discernment about content ...
expressnews.com/opinion/editorial/article/texas-book-ban-appeals-court-ruling-19411873.php
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
US colleges seek to balance safety and students’ right to protest Gaza war: The University of Michigan is informing students of the rules for upcoming graduation ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/23/us-colleges-seek-to-balance-safety-and-students-right-to-protest-gaza-war
Jair Bolsonaro Praises Elon Musk at Brazil Rally Amid Police Probes: Former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro praised Elon Musk as a free-speech advocate ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-21/jair-bolsonaro-praises-elon-musk-at-brazil-rally-amid-police-probes
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Bolsonaro Mobilizes Supporters in Rio
- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro rallied thousands of supporters in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday to boost his political capital after losing a reelection bid in October 2022 and facing allegations of involvement in a coup.
- Bolsonaro, under investigation for undermining faith in Brazil's voting system, took the opportunity to praise Elon Musk and urged the crowd to applaud the billionaire.
- Brazil's federal police formally accused Bolsonaro of sowing doubts about his vaccination records during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to potential criminal charges.
- Bolsonaro emphasized that his government never operated outside the bounds of the constitution and addressed accusations of involvement in manipulating decrees to overturn the 2022 election results.
Should AI chatbots represent controversial opinions? This is what experts say: AI chatbots often refuse to talk about controversial topics or only express a ...
t3n.de/news/ki-chatbots-kontroverse-ergebnisse-zu-produzieren-problem-1620519/
Bill Ackman says he's 'learned a lot' from Elon Musk's free-wheeling X: The activist investor was a main speaker at this year's annual TED conference
qz.com/bill-ackman-elon-musk-x-free-speech-social-media-dei-1851426141
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
Elon Musk – arrogant billionaire or free speech warrior?: Either way it stinks
theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2024/apr/23/elon-musk-arrogant-billionaire-or-free-speech-warrior
Musk lashes out over Aussie stabbing clips: Elon Musk and his social media company X have pledged to fight Australia’s online safety watchdog over posts about ...
news.com.au/technology/online/social/elon-musk-and-xs-vow-to-fight-australian-online-safety-watchdog/news-story/006aa7bf26ad33b99c7a7224f29f2bdb
USC cancels graduation keynote by filmmaker amid controversy over decision to drop student's speech
ctvnews.ca/world/usc-cancels-graduation-keynote-by-filmmaker-amid-controversy-over-decision-to-drop-student-s-speech-1.6855120
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.
US Supreme Court rejects free speech case over attorney bias rule: The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal from a Pennsylvania lawyer who ...
reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/us-supreme-court-rejects-free-speech-case-over-attorney-bias-rule-2024-04-22/
TikTok raises concerns about bill passed by U.S. House: TikTok on April 21 reiterated free speech concerns about a bill passed by the U.S ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/video-tiktok-raises-concerns-about-bill-passed-by-us-house/
The Story: 'Influencer of influencers': Modi's strategy to win the Indian election
podfollow.com/1501716010/episode/bd3e2beb6070edf5e386f600723159ef24dd53ff
German Israel Policy: The False Lessons from the Past: Germany has entered a dangerous confrontation course with freedom of expression. This is reminiscent of ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/deutsche-israel-politik-die-falschen-lehren-aus-der-vergangenheit-li.2206324
Isle of Wight consumer fears AI may curtail free speech: This letter to the editor is about the principle of free speech and if it is right for a company's AI ...
countypress.co.uk/news/24266663.isle-wight-consumer-fears-ai-may-curtail-free-speech/
TikTok warns US ban would 'trample free speech': The US House of Representatives voted on Saturday to ban the app if TikTok's owner does not cut China ties.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68867732
Debate on freedom of speech: Help, I'm being canceled!: "Cancel Culture" was long said to be a right-wing fantasy in the progressive camp. But recently ...
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Constitutional law professor Rupert Scholz: Interior Minister Nancy Faeser should have “immediately fired” President of the Federal Office for the Protection ...
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024 | BJP no longer a political party, but a cult worshipping Narendra Modi: P Chidambaram
deccanherald.com/elections/india/lok-sabha-elections-2024-bjp-no-longer-a-political-party-but-a-cult-worshipping-narendra-modi-p-chidambaram-2987733
‘Media firestorm’: Israel protest at professor’s home sparks heated free-speech debate
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/20/berkeley-protest-gaza-free-speech
USC cancels graduation keynote by filmmaker amid controversy over decision to drop student's speech
apnews.com/article/university-of-southern-california-commencement-speech-canceled-125cb8db93f2247ca3e45f782b7fcb2a
Elon Musk opposes TikTok Ban in US, citing free speech : Firmly opposing the proposed ban of TikTok in the US, Elon Musk argued that it suppress freedom of ...
wionews.com/world/elon-musk-opposes-tiktok-ban-in-us-citing-free-speech-713204
Poland's Freedom Press Day Overshadowed by Concerns of Government Repression: As the world commemorates World Press Freedom Day, the state of free speech and ...
polanddaily24.com/polands-freedom-press-day-overshadowed-by-concerns-of-government-repression/politics/40488
Los Angeles Times Book Prizes winners for 2024 announced at USC: Winners at the 2024 L.A. Times Book Prizes included Ed Park for fiction, Ivy Pochoda for ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2024-04-19/la-times-book-prizes-winners-2024
'I am happy NatCon was able to go ahead,' says Belgian Prime Minister De Croo: De Croo addressed parliament over the controversial events surrounding the ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1013241/i-am-happy-natcon-was-able-to-go-ahead-says-belgian-prime-minister-de-croo
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
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 ...
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European democracy is a collective achievement based on the principles of political participation ... Show more
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/
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
Video: Constitutional lawyer: Swastika ban attack on freedom of expression. NZZ: Extreme Russia bashing, but NATO cult and EU proximity. US professor warns against exaggerated Trump fears. National Council: Destroy the environment to save the climate?
Video: Constitutional lawyer: Swastika ban attack on freedom of expression. NZZ: Extreme Russia bashing, but NATO cult and EU proximity. US professor warns against exaggerated Trump fears. National Council: Destroy the environment to save the climate?
Commitment to democracy: Anröchter council approves resolution: The council of the municipality of Anröchte unanimously approved the “Resolution for democracy ...
derpatriot.de/artikel/anroechte/bekenntnis-zur-demokratie-anroechter-rat-stimmt-resolution-zu.html
Paid articlePaid Major countries targetting TikTok: India, UK, US, Australia : President Biden's move to sign legislation targeting TikTok intensified the debate over free ...
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Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
The philosopher Slavoj Žižek is after the stop of the Palestine Congress and the bans against Yanis Varoufakis - Γιάνης Βαρουφάκης concerned about the ... Show more
TikTok warns US ban would 'trample free speech': The US House of Representatives voted on Saturday to ban the app if TikTok's owner does not cut China ties.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68867732
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
Letter - 'No reason to deselect Romsey MP Caroline Nokes': The Advertiser reports a campaign to encourage local Conservative Party Members to seek to deselect ...
hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/24252392.letter---no-reason-deselect-romsey-mp-caroline-nokes/
"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
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
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/
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
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.
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.
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