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Left-wing politics
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Universities are giving up the fight for free speech - students aren't

Schools capitulate to Trump's demands, triggering First Amendment challenges from students and faculty.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Will Trump's Gulf of America Power Trip Break the White House Press Corps?

Trump's decision to ban the Associated Press from the White House press pool represents a troubling attack on press freedom.
Boston Bruins
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Harvard professors sue Trump administration over threat to cut funding

The Trump administration's threat to cut federal funding for Harvard violates free speech rights, prompting a lawsuit from faculty groups.
US news
fromPoynter
1 day ago

The Trump administration's crackdowns on the press and universities fuel fear among international student journalists - Poynter

Universities are actively working to inform international students about their rights in journalism amid increasing government crackdowns on free speech.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Harvard sues Trump administration to stop a freeze of more than $2 billion in grants

Harvard University has filed a lawsuit against the federal government to challenge a freeze on $2.2 billion in grants.
The freeze is perceived as retaliation against Harvard's stance on campus activism.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Universities are giving up the fight for free speech - students aren't

Schools capitulate to Trump's demands, triggering First Amendment challenges from students and faculty.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Will Trump's Gulf of America Power Trip Break the White House Press Corps?

Trump's decision to ban the Associated Press from the White House press pool represents a troubling attack on press freedom.
Boston Bruins
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Harvard professors sue Trump administration over threat to cut funding

The Trump administration's threat to cut federal funding for Harvard violates free speech rights, prompting a lawsuit from faculty groups.
US news
fromPoynter
1 day ago

The Trump administration's crackdowns on the press and universities fuel fear among international student journalists - Poynter

Universities are actively working to inform international students about their rights in journalism amid increasing government crackdowns on free speech.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Harvard sues Trump administration to stop a freeze of more than $2 billion in grants

Harvard University has filed a lawsuit against the federal government to challenge a freeze on $2.2 billion in grants.
The freeze is perceived as retaliation against Harvard's stance on campus activism.
more#trump-administration
#lawsuit
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
SF LGBT

Texas A&M's drag ban blocked by federal court as judge cites free 'speech rights'

Texas A&M's ban on drag shows was ruled unconstitutional, affirming First Amendment protections for student expression.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
LA Dodgers

Pedro Pascal's 'Mandalorian' salary is getting turned over to Gina Carano in her legal fight against Disney

Gina Carano's lawsuit results in a court ruling for salary disclosures related to Disney+'s Star Wars actors amid her wrongful termination claim.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Texas A&M's drag ban blocked by federal court as judge cites free 'speech rights'

Texas A&M's ban on drag shows was ruled unconstitutional, affirming First Amendment protections for student expression.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
LA Dodgers

Pedro Pascal's 'Mandalorian' salary is getting turned over to Gina Carano in her legal fight against Disney

Gina Carano's lawsuit results in a court ruling for salary disclosures related to Disney+'s Star Wars actors amid her wrongful termination claim.
more#lawsuit
#supreme-court
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US supreme court weighs efforts to exempt elementary schoolers from LGBTQ+ books

The US Supreme Court is reviewing a case where Maryland parents seek to keep children from LGBTQ+ storybooks, arguing it violates religious freedom.
fromwww.npr.org
2 hours ago
US news

Can charter schools be religious? If so, what does that mean for public education?

The Supreme Court is evaluating whether religious schools can receive public funding as charter schools, challenging existing definitions of public education.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 hours ago
US news

Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Religious Charter School in Oklahoma

Supreme Court to decide on the legality of a religious charter school in Oklahoma, potentially impacting state funding for religious education.
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago
US politics

Supreme Court Thwarts Trump Dream of 'Opening Up' Libel Laws

The U.S. Supreme Court dismissed Steve Wynn's petition to overturn New York Times v. Sullivan, impacting libel protections for the press.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

'Murder the Truth' describes a campaign to silence journalists and curb free speech

The potential overturning of New York Times v. Sullivan could severely impact press freedom in the U.S.
David Enrich's book details a movement aiming to challenge longstanding protections for journalists.
Social justice
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Will Religion's Remarkable Winning Streak at the Supreme Court Continue?

The Supreme Court is hearing important religion cases, marking a resurgence in its focus on religious liberty under the First Amendment.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US supreme court weighs efforts to exempt elementary schoolers from LGBTQ+ books

The US Supreme Court is reviewing a case where Maryland parents seek to keep children from LGBTQ+ storybooks, arguing it violates religious freedom.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 hours ago

Can charter schools be religious? If so, what does that mean for public education?

The Supreme Court is evaluating whether religious schools can receive public funding as charter schools, challenging existing definitions of public education.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 hours ago

Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Religious Charter School in Oklahoma

Supreme Court to decide on the legality of a religious charter school in Oklahoma, potentially impacting state funding for religious education.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Supreme Court Thwarts Trump Dream of 'Opening Up' Libel Laws

The U.S. Supreme Court dismissed Steve Wynn's petition to overturn New York Times v. Sullivan, impacting libel protections for the press.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

'Murder the Truth' describes a campaign to silence journalists and curb free speech

The potential overturning of New York Times v. Sullivan could severely impact press freedom in the U.S.
David Enrich's book details a movement aiming to challenge longstanding protections for journalists.
Social justice
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Will Religion's Remarkable Winning Streak at the Supreme Court Continue?

The Supreme Court is hearing important religion cases, marking a resurgence in its focus on religious liberty under the First Amendment.
more#supreme-court
#free-speech
US news
fromCaribbean Life
1 week ago

AGs take action against Trump's 'Ideological Deportation Policy' - Caribbean Life

The Trump administration's 'Ideological Deportation Policy' threatens free speech by targeting noncitizens based on their beliefs, prompting legal action from 19 state attorney generals.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Freedom of speech is shifting under the Trump administration. We're exploring how

Concerns about the erosion of free speech are prevalent among various groups in America, especially since President Trump's return.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Federal Judge Blocks Iowa Law Restricting Sexually Explicit School Books

A federal judge blocked a law banning certain books in Iowa school libraries, citing First Amendment violations.
The ruling showcases ongoing tensions between free speech advocates and conservative efforts to restrict educational content.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

How the G.O.P. Went From Championing Campus Free Speech to Fighting It

Conservatives now challenge free speech on campuses despite previously advocating for the First Amendment, driven by new laws framing political expression as harmful.
US politics
fromBoston.com
22 hours ago

Is Trump violating the First Amendment? Harvard lawsuit says yes.

Harvard's lawsuit against the Trump administration raises critical concerns over the First Amendment and academic freedom.
A battle is brewing over free speech and academic independence in the face of government overreach.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
US politics

The State of Free Speech in America

The First Amendment remains crucial, but opinions on free speech have shifted amidst political changes.
Personal experiences reveal a divide in how free speech is perceived today.
US news
fromCaribbean Life
1 week ago

AGs take action against Trump's 'Ideological Deportation Policy' - Caribbean Life

The Trump administration's 'Ideological Deportation Policy' threatens free speech by targeting noncitizens based on their beliefs, prompting legal action from 19 state attorney generals.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Freedom of speech is shifting under the Trump administration. We're exploring how

Concerns about the erosion of free speech are prevalent among various groups in America, especially since President Trump's return.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Federal Judge Blocks Iowa Law Restricting Sexually Explicit School Books

A federal judge blocked a law banning certain books in Iowa school libraries, citing First Amendment violations.
The ruling showcases ongoing tensions between free speech advocates and conservative efforts to restrict educational content.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

How the G.O.P. Went From Championing Campus Free Speech to Fighting It

Conservatives now challenge free speech on campuses despite previously advocating for the First Amendment, driven by new laws framing political expression as harmful.
US politics
fromBoston.com
22 hours ago

Is Trump violating the First Amendment? Harvard lawsuit says yes.

Harvard's lawsuit against the Trump administration raises critical concerns over the First Amendment and academic freedom.
A battle is brewing over free speech and academic independence in the face of government overreach.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
US politics

The State of Free Speech in America

The First Amendment remains crucial, but opinions on free speech have shifted amidst political changes.
Personal experiences reveal a divide in how free speech is perceived today.
more#free-speech
#donald-trump
Privacy professionals
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Some law firms are fighting back against Trump. Paul Weiss isn't one of them.

Trump targets law firms opposing him, raising First Amendment concerns.
Paul Weiss capitulated to Trump's demands, prompting backlash in the legal community.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago
US politics

Doug Emhoff Urged His Law Firm to Fight Trump's Threats They Bent the Knee Anyway: Report

Willkie Farr & Gallagher succumbed to pressure from Trump's executive orders despite efforts from Doug Emhoff to resist.
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago
US news

Trump's attacks on media test US press freedom rules DW 04/26/2025

The courts have ruled against Trump's attacks on the free press, reaffirming the importance of First Amendment protections.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
US politics

Journalists defend press freedom at muted White House correspondents' dinner

Journalists emphasized their commitment to press freedom at the WHCA dinner amidst Trump's absence and his ongoing attacks on the media.
Privacy professionals
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Some law firms are fighting back against Trump. Paul Weiss isn't one of them.

Trump targets law firms opposing him, raising First Amendment concerns.
Paul Weiss capitulated to Trump's demands, prompting backlash in the legal community.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago
US politics

Doug Emhoff Urged His Law Firm to Fight Trump's Threats They Bent the Knee Anyway: Report

Willkie Farr & Gallagher succumbed to pressure from Trump's executive orders despite efforts from Doug Emhoff to resist.
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago
US news

Trump's attacks on media test US press freedom rules DW 04/26/2025

The courts have ruled against Trump's attacks on the free press, reaffirming the importance of First Amendment protections.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
US politics

Journalists defend press freedom at muted White House correspondents' dinner

Journalists emphasized their commitment to press freedom at the WHCA dinner amidst Trump's absence and his ongoing attacks on the media.
more#donald-trump
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Cornerstone of American Liberty!' AG Pam Bondi Waxes Poetic About the First Amendment Amid Trump's Threats and Lawsuits Against Press

Pam Bondi emphasized the importance of the First Amendment and protecting religious liberties during a meeting addressing anti-Christian bias.
#sarah-palin
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
US news

The New York Times found not liable in Sarah Palin defamation trial

The New York Times is not liable for defamation against Sarah Palin, focusing on the absence of 'actual malice'.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
NYC politics

JUST IN: Jury Finds New York Times Did Not Libel Sarah Palin

Sarah Palin lost her defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, affirming the precedent set by New York Times v. Sullivan.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
US news

The New York Times found not liable in Sarah Palin defamation trial

The New York Times is not liable for defamation against Sarah Palin, focusing on the absence of 'actual malice'.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
NYC politics

JUST IN: Jury Finds New York Times Did Not Libel Sarah Palin

Sarah Palin lost her defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, affirming the precedent set by New York Times v. Sullivan.
more#sarah-palin
#activism
fromTruthout
1 week ago
US politics

Senator Peter Welch Meets With Columbia Activist Mohsen Mahdawi in Prison

Activist Mohsen Mahdawi highlights the erosion of First Amendment rights amid his detention, voicing concern over U.S. immigration practices.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
Environment

A Quarter-Billion Dollars for Defamation: Inside Greenpeace's Huge Loss

The recent verdict against Greenpeace poses a significant threat to free speech and activism for nonprofits involved in political protests.
fromTruthout
1 week ago
US politics

Senator Peter Welch Meets With Columbia Activist Mohsen Mahdawi in Prison

Activist Mohsen Mahdawi highlights the erosion of First Amendment rights amid his detention, voicing concern over U.S. immigration practices.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
Environment

A Quarter-Billion Dollars for Defamation: Inside Greenpeace's Huge Loss

The recent verdict against Greenpeace poses a significant threat to free speech and activism for nonprofits involved in political protests.
more#activism
Privacy professionals
fromCallaborlaw
1 week ago

Federal Court Puts Brakes on Trump-Era DEI Ban for Contractors: What California Employers Need to Know

A federal court ruling indicates that prohibiting DEI programs for federal contractors may infringe on First Amendment rights.
#brooklyn-politics
NYC politics
fromAol
1 week ago

NYC pol accused of blocking critics from posting on her social media and dares naysayer to take her to court: 'Not democratic'

Brooklyn Assembly member Emily Gallagher is accused of censoring critics on social media, raising First Amendment concerns.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | NYC pol accused of blocking critics from posting on her social media and dares naysayer to take her to court: 'Not democratic'

Assembly member Emily Gallagher is allegedly suppressing criticism on her social media, raising First Amendment concerns.
NYC politics
fromAol
1 week ago

NYC pol accused of blocking critics from posting on her social media and dares naysayer to take her to court: 'Not democratic'

Brooklyn Assembly member Emily Gallagher is accused of censoring critics on social media, raising First Amendment concerns.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | NYC pol accused of blocking critics from posting on her social media and dares naysayer to take her to court: 'Not democratic'

Assembly member Emily Gallagher is allegedly suppressing criticism on her social media, raising First Amendment concerns.
more#brooklyn-politics
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Judge blocks Ohio's online parental consent law

A federal judge ruled Ohio's law requiring parental consent for kids' social media use unconstitutional, upholding First Amendment rights.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

There's Only One Real Way to Reverse Big Law's Capitulation to Trump

Trump's executive orders retaliate against attorneys challenging him, undermining First Amendment rights, and leaving clients without legal representation.
#press-freedom
US news
fromFast Company
1 week ago

White House restricts wire services' access to Trump

The new White House media policy violates a court order by restricting press access and raises concerns about free speech rights.
fromPoynter
4 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Concerned about press freedom? Here are some things you can do about it. - Poynter

Press freedom, vital for society, faces unprecedented threats from political powers, warranting public engagement and support.
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago
Major League Baseball

Judge dismisses lawsuit over Favre reporting

A Mississippi judge dismissed a defamation lawsuit against a news outlet, reinforcing protections for investigative journalism regarding a welfare fraud scandal.
US news
fromFast Company
1 week ago

White House restricts wire services' access to Trump

The new White House media policy violates a court order by restricting press access and raises concerns about free speech rights.
fromPoynter
4 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Concerned about press freedom? Here are some things you can do about it. - Poynter

Press freedom, vital for society, faces unprecedented threats from political powers, warranting public engagement and support.
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago
Major League Baseball

Judge dismisses lawsuit over Favre reporting

A Mississippi judge dismissed a defamation lawsuit against a news outlet, reinforcing protections for investigative journalism regarding a welfare fraud scandal.
more#press-freedom
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Heckler Tased at Marjorie Taylor Greene Town Hall as Audience Cheers

A heckler at Marjorie Taylor Greene's town hall was tased after becoming violent, as supporters of the congresswoman cheered.
#freedom-of-speech
fromwww.montereyherald.com
2 weeks ago
SF politics

California city bans newspapers, all non-government materials at city facilities except libraries

The Fullerton City Council voted to ban non-government content at city facilities, raising concerns about freedom of speech.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Environment

The North Dakota ruling against Greenpeace is a threat to free speech | Sushma Raman and Anthony Romero

Corporations using lawsuits can threaten freedom of speech and assembly, exemplified by Energy Transfer's win against Greenpeace.
SF politics
fromwww.montereyherald.com
2 weeks ago

California city bans newspapers, all non-government materials at city facilities except libraries

The Fullerton City Council voted to ban non-government content at city facilities, raising concerns about freedom of speech.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Environment

The North Dakota ruling against Greenpeace is a threat to free speech | Sushma Raman and Anthony Romero

Corporations using lawsuits can threaten freedom of speech and assembly, exemplified by Energy Transfer's win against Greenpeace.
more#freedom-of-speech
#defamation
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Palin v. New York Times Heads Back to Trial

The upcoming retrial will assess First Amendment protections for journalists amidst declining trust in media.
fromThe IP Law Blog
1 month ago
Podcast

The Briefing: Diana Copeland - "Surviving R. Kelly" But Not Netflix's Motion to Dismiss

The Copeland v. Netflix case illustrates the high bar for public figures in defamation lawsuits centered around 'actual malice'.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Palin v. New York Times Heads Back to Trial

The upcoming retrial will assess First Amendment protections for journalists amidst declining trust in media.
fromThe IP Law Blog
1 month ago
Podcast

The Briefing: Diana Copeland - "Surviving R. Kelly" But Not Netflix's Motion to Dismiss

The Copeland v. Netflix case illustrates the high bar for public figures in defamation lawsuits centered around 'actual malice'.
more#defamation
NYC music
fromAllHipHop
3 weeks ago

Legal Battle Erupts Over Graffiti Mural At Hip-Hop's Birthplace In The Bronx

A mural honoring Hip-Hop's origins has led to a legal battle over alleged advertising code violations in New York City.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

South Bay heckler who spewed vulgarities at women is protected by 1st Amendment, police say

A man has been causing disturbances in Hermosa Beach by filming offensive content, leading to police intervention and a mental health hold.
Law
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Federal Judge Halts Alabama's Effort to Target Interstate Abortion Care

The court ruled that Alabama cannot penalize those assisting residents in obtaining out-of-state abortions, affirming rights to free expression and travel.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
1 month ago

Federal Court Partially Blocks Executive Order Targeting WilmerHale: USPTO Acting Director Among Named Defendants

Judge Leon partially granted WilmerHale's motion, protecting First Amendment rights against President Trump's executive order.
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

More than deportation: Trump admin should prosecute student protesters who commit illegal activity

Current campus actions against Jewish students echo historical racism and segregation, warranting immediate political action.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I was an independent observer in the Greenpeace trial. What I saw was shocking | Steven Donziger

The $667 million verdict against Greenpeace poses a significant threat to climate activism and free speech.
#deportation
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Professors Sue Trump Administration Over Arrests of Campus Protesters

The Trump administration's deportation practices threaten the First Amendment rights of U.S. citizens on campus.
fromThe American Conservative
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

The Khalil Case Shows the State Department's Excess Power

The deportation of Mahmoud Khalil highlights governmental overreach in revoking green cards based on one's political activism.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Professors Sue Trump Administration Over Arrests of Campus Protesters

The Trump administration's deportation practices threaten the First Amendment rights of U.S. citizens on campus.
fromThe American Conservative
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

The Khalil Case Shows the State Department's Excess Power

The deportation of Mahmoud Khalil highlights governmental overreach in revoking green cards based on one's political activism.
more#deportation
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