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SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

She was arrested for holding a protest sign in small-town California: This is a testing ground'

A former preschool teacher was convicted and jailed for silently protesting at a county board meeting, reflecting broader political polarization and free speech restrictions in conservative areas.
European startups
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Tim Sweeney signed away his right to criticize Google until 2032

Tim Sweeney's settlement with Google requires him to cease criticizing Google's app store practices and instead publicly advocate for them as procompetitive, effectively silencing his previous vocal opposition.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Australia's NSW passes tough anti-protest, gun laws after Bondi attack

Notably, the Terrorism and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 gives police powers to restrict public protests for up to three months following a terrorism declaration, while the public display of symbols of prohibited organisations will be banned. Once a declaration is made, no public assemblies can be authorised in designated areas, including by a court and police will be able to move people on if their behaviour or presence obstructs traffic or causes fear, harassment or intimidation, the NSW government said in a statement.
World news
US politics
fromAxios
5 months ago

The people who have lost their jobs for posts about Charlie Kirk

Officials and political figures are pursuing punitive measures—visa revocations and firings—targeting foreign students and educators tied to pro-Palestinian or celebratory posts.
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