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Attack on Salman Rushdie a strike on freedom of expression, Canada's Trudeau says
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Salman Rushdie has always risked everything to tell the truth: Since the "Satanic Verses" and the 1989 fatwa against him, Rushdie has been in danger - also ...
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Salman Rushdie’s entire life has been an act of defiance: Salman has been targeted for his words for decades, but he has never flinched nor faltered ...
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Salman Rushdie and the Power of Words: Adam Gopnik writes about the recent attack on Salman Rushdie, and discusses the real physical threats faced by authors for ...
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Attack on Salman Rushdie a strike on freedom of expression, Canada's Trudeau says
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Salman Rushdie has always risked everything to tell the truth: Since the "Satanic Verses" and the 1989 fatwa against him, Rushdie has been in danger - also ...
tagesspiegel.de/kultur/attentat-auf-britischen-schriftsteller-salman-rushdie-hat-immer-alles-riskiert-um-die-wahrheit-zu-sagen/28597610.html
Salman Rushdie’s entire life has been an act of defiance: Salman has been targeted for his words for decades, but he has never flinched nor faltered ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/aug/13/salman-rushdies-entire-life-has-been-an-act-of-defiance
Writers and politicians condemn attack on Salman Rushdie: As author remains on a ventilator, messages of support champion free speech and talk of his ...
theguardian.com/books/2022/aug/13/writers-and-politicians-condemn-attack-on-salman-rushdie
Salman Rushdie attack is ‘a strike on freedom of expression’: Trudeau: "No one should be threatened or harmed on the basis of what they have written ...
globalnews.ca/news/9058271/salman-rushdie-attack-justin-trudeau/
Salman Rushdie’s Stabbing Shows the Danger of Conflating Words With ‘Violence’: The shocking attack on the celebrated author, who has lived under a death ...
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The spectre of hurt religious sentiments: On the courage and necessity of Salman Rushdie
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Salman Rushdie | The language of truth : The famed author is battling for his life in a U.S. hospital after a stab attack
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‘Freedom of speech must be absolute’: Watch Salman Rushdie speaking on the need for free expression
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Salman Rushdie attack prompts Canadian literary figures to double down on free speech
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UK reacts to ‘appalling’ attack on Rushdie, freedom of expression: Prime Minister Boris Johnson was among several senior politicians and authors in the UK who ...
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Raza: A satanic attack on freedom — Salman Rushdie remains a giant: A cowardly and vicious assault
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Rushdie attack: Loud silence today echoes Parliament’s muted stand over years on Satanic Verses ban
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Attack on Salman Rushdie a strike on freedom of expression, Canada's Trudeau says
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The attack on Salman Rushdie is an attack on a global community of writers and readers
newstatesman.com/culture/books/2022/08/the-attack-on-salman-rushdie-is-an-attack-on-a-global-community-of-writers-and-readers
Bill Maher Talks Free Speech & Salman Rushdie Attack On 'Real Time': Bill Maher talked to his panel including Piers Morgan about free speech and the Salman ...
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Judge dismisses lawsuit by Musk's X against nonprofit researchers tracking hate speech on platform
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Quick Glance: Court dismisses Musk's lawsuit against hate speech watchdog
- A U.S. judge rejected Musk's lawsuit against an organization holding him accountable for hate speech on his X social media platform.
- The judge stated that X Corp sued the Center for Countering Digital Hate to punish criticism and deter advertisers.
- X plans to appeal the ruling, as Musk faces criticism for handling abusive content since acquiring Twitter.
- The ruling supports accountability for social media companies and demonstrates Musk's inability to manipulate the law.
Judge imposes gag order in Trump hush money case: The limited order bars Trump from making public statements about key figures involved in the case
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Quick Glance: Restriction on Statements in New York Criminal Case against Trump
- A judge imposes a restriction on statements about Trump in the New York criminal case involving hush money.
- Public comments on witnesses and court staff are prohibited.
- The necessity of silence around Trump is emphasized due to his attacks on involved parties.
- Trump faces multiple charges, pleads not guilty, and alleges political motivations behind the cases.
Musk abruptly cancels 'The Don Lemon Show' on X after he sits for the program's first interview
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Quick Glance: Don Lemon cancels show partnership with X after Elon Musk's decision
- Don Lemon canceled the partnership for his show with X after Elon Musk's decision.
- Elon Musk lifted the exclusivity of the show on X after months of pursuing exclusive content.
- Don Lemon challenged Musk, discussing his ketamine use and hate speech on X.
As Texas students clash over Israel-Hamas war, Gov. Greg Abbott orders colleges to revise free speech policies
keranews.org/politics/2024-03-27/as-texas-students-clash-over-israel-hamas-war-gov-greg-abbott-orders-colleges-to-revise-free-speech-policies
Don Lemon says Elon Musk canceled his new show after "tense" interview: He claimed Musk, a self-proclaimed advocate of free speech, was ...
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New Indiana law requires professors to promote 'intellectual diversity' to keep tenure
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New Indiana law requires professors to promote 'intellectual diversity' to keep tenure
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Why Supreme Court allowed Bloomberg’s article against ZEE to remain online: In striking down the trial court order on the case, the Supreme Court also relayed a ...
indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/supreme-court-bloomberg-article-zee-slapp-9236658/
The Supreme Court can dismantle the censorship-industrial complex: The justices have an opportunity to stop government censorship masquerading as “protecting” ...
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Meta employee calls out company for limiting staff’s free speech: The employee calls Meta’s policy on workplace conversations “toxic.”
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Elon Musk's X to pay fees to support Dr. Kulvinder Kaur Gill after failed lawsuit
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Meta's broad-brush ban on Islamic term harmed free speech, board rules: The company ended up with "over broad" rules, the independent oversight board ...
axios.com/2024/03/26/meta-shaheed-free-speech-oversight-board
Social networks: Florida makes it harder for minors to access platforms: Minors under the age of 14 will be banned from using social networks in Florida in ...
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Donald Trump Supporters Impersonated Georgia Officials, Prosecutor Tells Court: Trump "lied over and over and over again," Georgia prosecutor says in court.
newsweek.com/donald-trump-atlanta-georgia-indictment-fani-willis-free-speech-2020-election-1884710
Irvine takes no action on banning protests near residences: The proposed ordinance could be back on the City Council's agenda in May.
ocregister.com/2024/03/27/irvine-takes-no-action-on-banning-protests-near-residences/
Supreme Court case from little Castle Hills has big implications: A dispute over documents in Castle Hills has raised big legal questions pertaining to freedom ...
expressnews.com/opinion/editorial/article/sylvia-gonzalez-scotus-castle-hills-19363244.php
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After appeal to Musk, X suspends accounts that outed neo-Nazi cartoonist: Researchers, journalists are blocked from sharing the alleged identity of Stonetoss.
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk's X Responds to Uncovering Alleged Neo-Nazi Cartoonist's Identity
- Research specialists and media professionals faced restrictions on X when attempting to expose the supposed identity of the neo-Nazi artist Stonetoss.
- Critics emphasize Musk's active involvement in endorsing extremists on the platform, supporting their narratives, engaging with their profiles, and shielding them from thorough examinations.
- Despite X's efforts to suppress information, individuals persisted in sharing specifics regarding the Stonetoss investigation by disclosing Graebener's name.
- Following the removal of their content, individuals previously limited for disclosing Graebener's identity have had their access restored. However, the timeline for Caraballo's account reactivation remains uncertain. Furthermore, the suspension of the Anonymous Comrade Collective account persists.
Kyle Rittenhouse speech at University of Memphis sparks outrage: The 21-year-old gun rights activist, who was acquitted after fatally shooting two in Kenosha ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/21/kyle-rittenhouse-speech-memphis-university-protests
Banned Parler App Makes a Comeback in the App Store, But Who is the Owner Now?: Parler app, known for being a "free speech" social media site ...
techtimes.com/articles/302810/20240321/banned-parler-app-makes-comeback-store-who-owner-now.htm
Supreme Court ruling on Louisiana social media lawsuit could set free speech standards
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/supreme-court-ruling-sets-free-speech-standards/article_b0b6fdde-b30f-5b70-b076-f50d8d14b6a3.html
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Examines Government's Role in Online Disinformation
- The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on the role of the First Amendment in the internet age.
- A significant case testing the implications of the First Amendment in the digital era will be presented in the U.S. Supreme Court.
- Government officials present similar arguments regarding the interactions between the FBI, other agencies, and social media platforms.
- Following the conclusion of the social media case, the court will address a separate matter concerning government influence and the First Amendment.
The Supreme Court should let government officials speak out against false information | Opinion
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‘Took months to ask for ceasefire in Gaza’: Acclaimed writers withdraw from PEN America festival
indianexpress.com/article/books-and-literature/pen-america-writers-withdraw-gaza-palestine-9226850/
Supreme Court Seems Likely to Side With NRA in First Amendment Case: The National Rifle Association argued that a New York official violated the First Amendment ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/18/us/politics/supreme-court-nra-free-speech.html
Regents delay vote on plan to limit political speech on UC websites: For a second time, UC regents postpone a vote to bar employees from posting personal views ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/regents-delay-vote-plan-limit-political-speech-uc-19320409.php
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University of California grapples anew with free speech limits amid Israel-Hamas war turmoil
mercurynews.com/2024/03/21/university-of-california-grapples-anew-with-free-speech-limits-amid-israel-hamas-war-turmoil/
Elon Musk defends stance on diversity and free speech during tense interview: Tesla CEO tells Don Lemon people should be treated ‘according to their skills and ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/18/elon-musk-defends-stance-diversity-free-speech-interview-don-lemon
US supreme court hears case on government’s power over online misinformation: Plaintiffs in Murthy v Missouri argue White House requests to take down coronavirus ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/18/us-supreme-court-social-media-case-free-speech-covid
Supreme Court ruling may set standards for free speech in digital age: A US Supreme Court ruling in a social media case could set standards for free speech in ...
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Activists warn New Jersey bills applying IHRA antisemitism definition could stifle free speech
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Suit alleging suppression of free speech met with skepticism at US Supreme Court: The lawsuit was filed in 2022 by the Republican attorneys general of Missouri ...
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/suit-alleging-suppression-of-free-speech-met-with-skepticism-at-us-supreme-court/article_9d748984-e50a-11ee-b47f-93f0b76cc78c.html
US supreme court hears case on government’s power over online misinformation: Plaintiffs in Murthy v Missouri argue White House requests to take down coronavirus ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/18/us-supreme-court-social-media-case-free-speech-covid
Say gay, Florida. DeSantis’ homophobic law doesn’t survive court challenge intact | Opinion
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Quick Glance: Florida's Recent Agreement Allows Discussion of Sexuality and Gender Identity
- A recent agreement between Florida education officials and civil rights attorneys allows students and teachers to freely discuss sexual orientation and gender identity, as long as it is not part of instruction.
- The agreement clarifies that Florida laws do not prohibit discussion of LGBTQ+ individuals, allow anti-bullying rules based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and do not exclude Gay-Straight Alliance groups.
- The legal battle over the law, dismissed by a federal judge in Tallahassee, was led by civil rights attorneys on behalf of teachers, students, and parents.
- The new arrangement emphasizes the neutrality of the law and underscores the protection of all students at public schools in Florida, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Reddit’s Long, Rocky Road to an Initial Public Offering: The site, a throwback to an earlier era of social media, is poised to go public as soon as next week ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/13/technology/reddit-public-offering-stock-market.html
Elon Musk criticised for far-right tweet in support of Van Langenhove: "Dear Elon Musk, in Belgium, racism is not an opinion. It is a crime ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/962451/elon-musk-criticised-for-far-right-tweet-in-support-of-van-langenhove-tbtb
Elon Musk’s $44 Billion Twitter Takeover Failure: This week, on The Small Business Radio Show, I interviewed Bloomberg journalist Kurt Wagner ...
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