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SF parents
fromVulture
4 months ago

Abbott Elementary Recap: The Sassy Wizard Kid

The rise in book bans reflects a growing tension between parental rights and freedom of expression.
SF parents
fromVulture
4 months ago

Abbott Elementary Recap: The Sassy Wizard Kid

The rise in book bans reflects a growing tension between parental rights and freedom of expression.
#human-rights
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Restricted': Nearly 7 billion people worldwide lack full civil rights

Democracy and human rights are facing unprecedented global threats, with only a small fraction of countries upholding civil liberties.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Braverman blasts 'our asylum system is a farce' and defends Epping protests - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Braverman stated, "It just shows what a farce our asylum system has become. There are violent, organised criminals who are playing our system and making a lot of money on the backs of others to get into our country illegally."
UK politics
#palestine-action
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 weeks ago

We Support Wikimedia Foundation's Challenge to UK's Online Safety Act

The Online Safety Act's Category 1 duties impose stringent obligations that threaten the privacy and safety of Wikipedia's volunteer contributors, potentially leading to manipulation and diversion of essential resources.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Daveed Diggs comes back home' as guest of honor at SF Jewish Film Fest

Daveed Diggs stars in Magic Hour, portraying Charlie, who struggles with a fear of heights.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

London arts centre to amplify global majority voices and urgent questions'

Lina Lazaar emphasizes the necessity for a space that fosters genuine dialogue and inquiry, stating that the current climate of diminished freedom of expression necessitates such initiatives.
London
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Students should not be 'deprived' of US visas for protesting, Harris says

Last month, the US Embassy in Dublin announced that students applying for J-1 visas will undergo 'comprehensive and thorough vetting' of their social media.
Privacy professionals
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

Mahmoud Khalil says he's suing Trump administration as an act of "deterrence" to protect others

"Inside, basically it was very cold. The food was pretty bad. Just the condition in general. The fact that over 70 men are in one space, so you don't have privacy whatsoever."
US politics
#protest
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Google's Irish arm wins landmark case against Russia in court of human rights

Google's Irish unit and parent firm have successfully challenged excessive fines imposed by Russian authorities, which could reach astronomical amounts, in the European Court of Human Rights.
Privacy professionals
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Reform UK to introduce less stringent common sense' vetting system for candidates

Reform UK is implementing a new, less stringent vetting system for candidates amid concerns over previous strict checks and controversies.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Turkish police arrest cartoonists over drawing showing prophet Muhammad'

Erdogan condemned a cartoon depicting prophets Muhammad and Moses as a vile provocation, amplifying outrage among religious conservatives and leading to four cartoonists' arrests.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Algerian court upholds writer's 5-year sentence in a case that's strained ties with France

Franco-Algerian author Boualem Sansal's prison sentence raises serious concerns regarding freedom of expression in Algeria.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

York Region paramedic shouldn't have been fired over Israel comments: union, law experts | CBC News

Katherine Grzejszczak, a paramedic since 2010, was fired by York Region for a Facebook comment criticizing Israel's military operations and humanitarian impacts on Palestinians.
Social justice
#turkey
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Turkey detains cartoonist over Muhammad caricature DW 06/30/2025

The cartoon depicting Prophet Muhammad sparked police investigations and detentions, emphasizing tensions between freedom of expression and respect for religious values.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Bob Vylan coverage should have been pulled, says BBC

The BBC stated that, although they respect freedom of expression, they stand against incitement to violence, deeming Bob Vylan’s comments as unacceptable for broadcast.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Protests in Kenya: Press freedom under fire DW 06/28/2025

"Local journalists report that police used not only tear gas and rubber bullets against protesters, but also live ammunition in many cases."
Social justice
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Kneecap, CMAT, The Script and Inhaler among Irish acts to play Glastonbury this year

Glastonbury co-organiser Emily Eavis confirmed that despite the controversy surrounding Kneecap, the festival will remain a platform for diverse artists globally.
London music
#civil-liberties
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto startup

CCLA launches Charter challenge against bubble zone protest bylaw in Vaughan, Ont. | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto startup

CCLA launches Charter challenge against bubble zone protest bylaw in Vaughan, Ont. | CBC News

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Dail shown meme depicting bald JD Vance as new US J1 visa social media rules described as 'unthinkable'

The decision to require public social media accounts for J1 visa applicants by US authorities represents a concerning incursion on freedom of expression, critics argue.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Dail shown meme depicting bald JD Vance as new US J1 visa social media rules described as 'unthinkable'

We're watching a major incursion on freedom of expression, unthinkable in a western democracy. This week, a young Norwegian tourist was detained by ICE at New York airport and sent back to Oslo.
UK news
London music
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Member of Irish rap band Kneecap appears in court on terrorism' charge

The case against Liam O'Hanna involves legality over freedom of expression regarding the display of Hezbollah's flag in the UK.
#kneecap
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Kneecap appoint legal 'dream team' including Birmingham Six lawyer ahead of terror charge court case

The artist Mo Chara faces terrorism charges linked to a flag display, prompting widespread support from fellow musicians and a robust legal defense.
#comedy
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It's not Denmark's children who can't handle debating Gaza. It's our politicians | Rune Lykkeberg

Denmark's exclusion of Palestine from school elections challenges its reputation for free expression and democratic education.
#reproductive-rights
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

French artist imprisoned in Azerbaijan due to graffiti is freed after 14 months

French street artist Theo Clerc has been pardoned after 422 days in detention in Azerbaijan.
France's diplomatic efforts lead to the release of artist Theo Clerc.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

French artist imprisoned in Azerbaijan due to graffiti is freed after 14 months

French street artist Theo Clerc has been pardoned after 422 days in detention in Azerbaijan.
France's diplomatic efforts lead to the release of artist Theo Clerc.
fromBig Think
2 months ago

Are we protecting the vulnerable-or suppressing dissent?

Even if there are beliefs that we hold that are true, if we prevent people challenging those beliefs, we will lose our understanding of why they're true.
Social justice
#russia
Film
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Cannes awards Palme d'Or to Iranian revenge drama It Was Just an Accident'

Jafar Panahi, banned filmmaker, wins Palme d'Or for 'It Was Just an Accident' at Cannes, emphasizing freedom and resistance against oppression.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Indian professor arrested over social media post on military operation

I am very happy to see so many right wing commentators applauding Colonel Sophia Qureishi but perhaps they could also equally loudly demand that the victims of mob lynchings...
UK news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

College newspapers under pressure as immigration fears silence sources

International students at various universities are opting for anonymity in college newspaper articles, reflecting a fear of repercussions from the Trump administration regarding their political views.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Fight back and don't let them win': actor Pedro Pascal decries Trump's attacks on artists

Pedro Pascal condemns Trump's attacks on artists, urging creatives to express themselves and fight against fear.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Hungary's Orban plans 'transparency law' to muzzle critics DW 05/17/2025

Hungary's government, led by Viktor Orban, is pushing legislation to monitor and potentially ban organizations viewed as threats to national sovereignty.
#salman-rushdie
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

Man convicted for trying to kill author Salman Rushdie DW 02/21/2025

A man was convicted for the attempted murder of Salman Rushdie, illustrating the dangers faced by controversial authors.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Writing

When it's illegal to cause distress to believers, call it for what it is: a secular version of blasphemy | Kenan Malik

Rushdie's attack was fueled by symbolic outrage rather than a direct confrontation with his work.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Man who attacked author Salman Rushdie is sentenced to 25 years in prison

Hadi Matar was sentenced to 25 years for the stabbing of Salman Rushdie, highlighting the severity of targeted violence against authors.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

Man convicted for trying to kill author Salman Rushdie DW 02/21/2025

A man was convicted for the attempted murder of Salman Rushdie, illustrating the dangers faced by controversial authors.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

The Hottest Topic at This Year's Pornhub Awards? Censorship

The Pornhub Awards reflect the adult film industry's struggles amid increasing legislative threats.
Legislation targeting pornography is intensifying, impacting access and the industry's future.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Margaret Atwood says she cannot remember another time when words themselves have felt under such threat'

Margaret Atwood expresses concern over the threats to language and freedom of expression in her recent acceptance speech.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

British man being held in Saudi Arabia jailed for 10 years, say lawyers

"This is what can happen when the UK government fails to stand up for the rights of its citizens arbitrarily detained overseas. A British man was abducted in front of his family and disappeared into a Saudi jail on charges unknown..."
UK news
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Why much of Mexico is banning pop ballads about drug traffickers

Narcocorridos, music glorifying drug cartel life, face bans across Mexico, raising concerns of censorship versus freedom of expression.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Kneecap row: police assessing kill MP' and up Hamas, up Hezbollah' footage

Counter-terrorism police are investigating a rap group's controversial performance urging violence against politicians and supporting banned groups.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Club apologise for sacking director over Gaza post

Dagenham and Redbridge apologize for sacking Salma Mashhour, recognizing the importance of individual political expression alongside their stance against discrimination.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Government censorship comes to Bluesky, but not its third-party apps ... yet | TechCrunch

Bluesky's compliance with Turkish censorship raises concerns about its openness and decentralization.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Russia jails 19-year old for condemning its war in Ukraine

Daria Kozyreva employed 19th-century poetry and graffiti as a creative form of protest against Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine and was sentenced to prison.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Columbia's 'antisemitism' squad is coming down hard - on Catholics like me

Columbia University is reportedly clamping down on antisemitism while targeting individual expressions of Catholic faith in the name of equity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Norwegian club Brann win court ruling over fans' right to sing Uefa mafia'

Brann won a landmark freedom of expression case against UEFA for punishing fan chants deemed humorous criticism.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Cancelled speech by Peace by Chocolate founder sparks resignation by legal group's incoming president | CBC News

I have never agreed that TAS should have responded by cancelling Mr. Hadhad's invitation. I believe that by doing so, we abandoned our values and purposes, rather than promoting civility, respectful discussion and collegiality.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Despite Livia Tossici-Bolt's conviction, the US is not finished with making abortion a UK culture war issue | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

If JD Vance rewriting history isn't sinister enough, then came the news that the US state department will be monitoring a UK woman's abortion buffer zone case.
UK politics
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Woman who held here to talk, if you want' sign outside abortion clinic guilty

An anti-abortion activist was convicted for violating a clinic buffer zone, raising concerns about free expression amid political implications.
The case underscores the need for safe access to healthcare without harassment.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

US anti-abortion group expands campaign in UK

ADF is intensifying anti-abortion activities in the UK, highlighting a strained relationship with the Trump administration over freedom of expression.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

US officials challenge Ofcom's risk to free speech caused by online safety laws

US officials express concern over UK's online safety laws potentially infringing on free speech.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

No Other Land co-director condemns Academy's letter to members after Hamdan Ballal attack

The Academy's silence on the attack against Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal has drawn significant criticism for failing to stand up for affected artists.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Charges dropped for 3 more people accused in Indigo bookstore vandalism: lawyer | CBC News

Charges withdrawn against three individuals in a protest that defaced a bookstore, leading to debates over freedom of expression and protest motivations.
fromCageside Press
4 months ago

Joe Rogan Skipping UFC 315, Prefers Russia Over Canada

I don't go to Canada anymore. I don't. I'd rather go to Russia.
Canada news
fromVulture
4 months ago

The Miami Mayor's Fight to Control a Movie Theater Isn't Over Yet

Mayor Meiner withdrew a proposal to sever ties with O Cinema due to community and national backlash over perceived censorship.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

U.S. Denied Entry to French Scientist Over Views on Trump Policies, France Says

Philippe Baptiste, France's minister for higher education, expressed concern over a French scientist being denied entry to the U.S. due to his opinions on Trump's policies.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

French scientist denied entry to US after hateful' Trump texts found on phone

A French scientist was denied US entry over critical messages about the Trump administration, raising serious freedom of expression concerns.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Miami Beach drops plans to evict a theater for showing 'No Other Land'

Miami Beach's mayor withdrew an attempt to evict a cinema over a controversial documentary screening after community backlash.
Privacy technologies
fromTechdirt
4 months ago

After Election Chaos, Romania Proposes Platforms Invent Magic Wand As Content Moderation Solution

Romania's proposed content regulations may render social media operations impossible in the country.
fromMiami Herald
4 months ago

Miami Beach mayor's plan to evict O Cinema has brought global backlash. Will it pass?

Miami Beach Mayor's attempt to terminate O Cinema's lease after screening the documentary 'No Other Land' has ignited controversy over freedom of expression.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

Arrest of pro-Palestinian students sparks alarms over free speech: It reeks of McCarthyism'

The cases illustrate inconsistent standards in freedom of expression in the U.S., with political and social contexts affecting individuals' rights.
US news
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Trump Admin Reportedly Using AI to Label, Target Visa Holders as "Pro-Hamas"

The Trump administration's 'Catch and Revoke' program targets foreign nationals for expressing support for Palestinians, raising concerns over freedom of speech.
Social media marketing
fromMashable
4 months ago

U.S. immigration services wants to review potential citizens' social media

USCIS's new immigration policy may require social media profiles for screening, enhancing vetting of prospective citizens.
Independent films
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Iranian artists face worsening persecution DW 03/04/2025

Iran's 'My Favourite Cake' film creators face trial for public decency and morality offenses, reflecting intense censorship on artistic expression.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Al-Assad Becomes a Punchline in Syria's Comedy Scene

Stand-up comedy in Syria is evolving post-Assad, allowing artists to express feelings previously suppressed under his regime.
Privacy technologies
fromWashington Post
5 months ago

Brazilian judge suspends Rumble, platform owned by Trump ally

Brazilian Supreme Court justice suspends Rumble for not blocking misinformation, intensifying tensions over free speech and social media regulation.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

Why hate speech is punishable by law in Germany DW 02/22/2025

In Germany, freedom of expression is limited to protect personal honor and privacy, contrasting sharply with the broader free speech protections in the U.S.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Writer quits Society of Authors over union's betrayal' of Jerusalem bookshop raided by Israeli police

Teller criticized the SoA for failing to mention Israel or Palestine in their statement regarding the police raids, labeling it an 'abject failure' and a betrayal.
London politics
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Hundreds of books seized from stores in Kashmir as Indian police crack down on dissent

Police in Kashmir seized over 650 books linked to a banned Islamic organization during raids targeting dissent.
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