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Eugene V. Debs and the Endurance of Socialism: Half man, half myth, Debs turned a radical creed into a deeply American one.
newyorker.com/magazine/2019/02/18/eugene-v-debs-and-the-endurance-of-socialism
Eugene V. Debs and the Endurance of Socialism: Half man, half myth, Debs turned a radical creed into a deeply American one, Jill Lepore writes.
newyorker.com/magazine/2019/02/18/eugene-v-debs-and-the-endurance-of-socialism
"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
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
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
USC students protest cancellation of valedictorian's speech: USC students, faculty and pro-Palestinian activists gathered on campus Thursday to push back against ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-18/usc-protest-valedictorian-cancelation
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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 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/
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/
🔊 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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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
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
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
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/
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.
STP: बाजार के उथल पुथल में बेहतर रिटर्न पाने का बेस्ट तरीका, कैसे काम करती है ये स्ट्रैटेजी, SIP से है अलग
hindi.financialexpress.com/investment-saving-news/stp-best-mutual-funds-investment-strategy-to-handle-equity-market-volatility-how-it-different-from-sip-4485485
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
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.
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
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/
A Hong Kong teacher who lost her job at a government school over online comments about police during the 2019 protests has challenged the firing in court ... Show more hongkongfp.com/2024/04/11/hong-kong-teacher-challenges-dismissal-over-2019-facebook-posts-about-police-says-free-speech-should-be-protected/
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
What’s on in April: Goodies, from vegans to fashionistas: Entertainment calendar with plenty of gigs to warm up your chilly days and evenings.
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/lifestyle/2024-04-14-whats-on-in-april-goodies-from-vegans-to-fashionistas/
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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/
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.
“For so many days, we have not heard a single argument why this law is a problem and why it opposes Europe and joining the European Union ... Show more
Harsh Mander: Congress manifesto is not perfect – but kindles some hope: With promises to restore personal freedoms, recognise civil unions and improve health ...
scroll.in/article/1066482/harsh-mander-congress-manifesto-is-not-perfect-but-kindles-some-hope
Criminalising free speech only leads in one direction : Scotland’s new Hate Crimes Act is an Orwellian nightmare
ft.com/content/1d66c8f9-cb47-4096-be90-2b3cbe3353ee
Anti-Jewish and anti-Muslim accounts have grown on Elon Musk's X, new study finds
mashable.com/article/anti-jewish-anti-muslim-hate-speech-twitter-elon-musk-gaza
‘Anti-vax’ doctor disciplinary inquiry underway over use of unproven remedies to treat Covid
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-11-anti-vax-doctor-disciplinary-inquiry-underway-over-use-of-unproven-remedies-to-treat-covid/
Unfiltered thoughts: What if we voiced everything we think?: We are bound by language, which imposes constraints on our self-expression. Yet ...
english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2024-04-11/unfiltered-thoughts-what-if-we-voiced-everything-we-think.html
Scotland: New hate crime law divides people: Scotland's new hate crime law is causing heated debate. Critics fear restrictions on freedom of expression.
rundschau-online.de/red/schottland-neues-gesetz-gegen-hasskriminalitaet-entzweit-die-menschen-774124
Malaysia Orders Meta, TikTok to Formulate Plan for ‘Harmful’ Content: With right-wing rhetoric proliferating online, the Anwar government has been forced to walk ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/malaysia-orders-meta-tiktok-to-formulate-plan-for-harmful-content/
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
Free State man offers to build (wire) bakkies for Eskom: A man from Theunissen in the Free State is willing to lend a hand to Eskom if they run out of bakkies ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/2024-04-14-free-state-man-offers-to-build-wire-bakkies-for-eskom/
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Scotland’s hate speech law ignites culture war far outside its borders: Scotland made it an imprisonable offense to “stir up hatred” against some groups ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/10/hate-crime-speech-scotland-jk-rowling/
Elon Musk's fight with Brazil exposes his fear of China: Elon Musk is refusing to ban X accounts is response to an order from Brazil's courts.
businessinsider.com/elon-musk-moraes-brazil-china-freedom-of-speech-x-oppose-2024-4
Quick Glance: Elon Musk and the Support of Far-Right in Brazil
- A court in Brazil is planning an investigation against X owner Elon Musk for alleged obstruction of justice, following Musk's reactivation of accounts belonging to far-right individuals that were flagged by the Brazilian government for removal.
- Under Musk's leadership, X has transformed into a sanctuary for the far right and dissemination of misinformation, resulting in an escalation of hate speech on the platform.
- Experts caution that Musk is establishing a dangerous precedent by protecting and promoting the far right on his platform, regardless of local regulations or public opinion.
- Despite Musk's claims of advocating for free speech, the implementation of these principles on the platform has been inconsistent under his direction, especially concerning government requests to deactivate accounts.
4 Climate Votes That Matter in This Year’s Proxy-Voting Season: Unpacking the proposals at DTE Energy, Bank of America, Jack in the Box, and FedEx.
morningstar.com/sustainable-investing/4-climate-votes-that-matter-this-years-proxy-voting-season
Canada Wants to Regulate Online Content. Critics Say It Goes Too Far.: A bill introduced by the Canadian government to safeguard against online harms has stirred ...
nyti.ms/49uOpjg
Muslim-American Rolla Abdeljawad says it’s time to "defend the right to free speech" after she was visited by the FBI at her Oklahoma doorstep for ... Show more
How Indian democracy developed east Asian characteristics: Voters are increasingly willing to trade political freedom for economic progress
ft.com/content/509b30c4-8033-4984-afce-eed847b903a0
Scottish police receive thousands of reports after new hate crime law
reuters.com/world/uk/scottish-police-receive-thousands-reports-after-new-hate-crime-law-2024-04-10/
Elon Musk Meets His Match in Twitter Fake News Fight With Brazil’s Supreme Court: Elon Musk may have found in Brazil the strongest challenger yet to his free ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-10/elon-musk-meets-his-match-in-twitter-fake-news-fight-with-brazil-s-supreme-court
“Unacceptable and completely unfair”: ESC organizers condemn campaigns against participants
n-tv.de/leute/ESC-Organisatoren-verurteilen-Kampagnen-gegen-Teilnehmer-article24862096.html
Markus Söder insulted: ex-politician sentenced for "Södolf" speech: Political Ash Wednesday is usually a time for lashing out. But what the Austrian ...
n-tv.de/politik/Ex-Politiker-wegen-Soedolf-Rede-verurteilt-article24858387.html
The MPA has big plans to crack down on movie piracy again: During CinemaCon 2024, the Motion Picture Alliance announced it’s going to work with lawmakers to ...
theverge.com/2024/4/9/24125560/mpa-block-piracy-websites-cinemacon
Foreign judges: The Strasbourg climate ruling is an attack on our democracy. Reiner Kafka: Bureaucracy is overtaking our entrepreneurs, doctors and teachers ...
weltwoche.ch/daily/fremde-richter-das-strassburger-klima-urteil-ist-ein-angriff-auf-unsere-demokratie-reiner-kafka-buerokratie-ueberwuchert-unsere-unternehmer-aerzte-lehrer-meinungsfreiheit-in-gefahr-theologiepro/
Scotland's Hate Crime Act: Free speech has always been a qualified right. So why the uproar? – Joshua King
scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/scotlands-hate-crime-act-free-speech-has-always-been-a-qualified-right-so-why-the-uproar-joshua-king-4583303
Indian government orders YouTube to remove journalist-turned-politician's news channel, sparking criticism and concerns over freedom of speech.
newslaundry.com/2024/04/09/govt-asks-youtube-to-remove-journalist-turned-politicians-news-channel-cites-it-rules
Danger of thoughtless ‘free’ speech: TWO recent examples of the concept of “freedom of speech” prompted this week’s column.
thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/over-the-top/2024/04/09/danger-of-thoughtless-free-speech
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