Free speech
UK medical org. to investigate NHS use of IHRA antisemitism definition over free speech claims
The British Medical Association has passed a motion calling for an investigation into the use of the IHRA antisemitism definition in the NHS, citing concerns over free expression among staff.
Beirut summons academic following Hezbollah criticism, calling freedom of speech into question
Kanye West concerts at public Tampa stadium locked in despite fierce backlash over Nazi praise
Anti-Israel Columbia protest leader Mohsen Mahdawi fights deportation to Jordan
Trans activists shut down controversial book launch, sparking free speech debate
A trans activist said the book was dangerous because it's meant for parents and family acceptance is essential for trans people.
No joke: China's backlash against stand-up stirs fear of comedy clampdown
Bejing fined a comedian, stating that they would "never allow any company or individual use the Chinese capital as a stage to wantonly slander the glorious image of the PLA."
Nikki Glaser is still searching for ‘the line’ to cross
Glaser has learned from many of the greats in the comedy world, but getting what felt like a holy blessing from Jewish comedy legend Jerry Seinfeld was a rite of passage she treasures.
US court rejects challenge to Texas anti-BDS law over lack of standing
The appellant, Haseeb Abdullah, contended that the law violated the First Amendment on free speech.
US Supreme Court weighs convicted stalker's free speech claim
Billy Counterman, found guilty in a 2017 trial and sentenced to 4-1/2 years in prison, is challenging his conviction under a Colorado stalking law
Redefining freedom of speech: Protecting the right to the truth
Could a marketplace with too many ideas put access to truth at risk?
A Florida bill banning ‘ethnic intimidation’ flyers aims to stop the state’s neo-Nazi rise
Hate groups’ activity has been rising in Florida for several years, according to a 2022 report by the Anti-Defamation League
Twitter launches new policy against violent speech
Twitter stresses that its platform should be used for civil discussion and that cannot happen when discourse that promotes violence spreads on its site.
Reporters from independent Egyptian news outlet referred to trial
Media watchdog Reporters Without Borders ranks Egypt 168th out of 180 countries surveyed in its press freedom index
SCOTUS refused to rule about anti-BDS laws and free speech. Here’s why - interview
US Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib accused the Supreme Court of being far right for not hearing the case and ruling on the side of the BDS.
