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#freedom-of-expression

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.

fromTheartnewspaper

1 week ago

Russia tightens screws on freedom of expression

Russia's cultural repression is escalating, reminiscent of Soviet-era tactics, creating fear among artists and cultural figures.

Europe politics

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.

US news

fromTruthout

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.

UK politics

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.

fromTheartnewspaper

1 week ago

Russia tightens screws on freedom of expression

Russia's cultural repression is escalating, reminiscent of Soviet-era tactics, creating fear among artists and cultural figures.

Europe politics

more#political-repression

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.

#cannes-film-festival

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Film

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

Independent films

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

Film

fromwww.mercurynews.com

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.

more#cannes-film-festival

Independent films

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

#academic-freedom

OMG science

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

UK news

Indian professor arrested over social media post on military operation

OMG science

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

UK news

Indian professor arrested over social media post on military operation

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#trump-administration

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.

France news

fromwww.nytimes.com

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

A French scientist was denied entry to the U.S. due to his opinions on Trump administration policies, raising concerns about academic freedom.

US news

fromThe Washington Post

College newspapers under pressure as immigration fears silence sources

International students are increasingly seeking anonymity in media to avoid potential backlash from Trump administration policies.

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.

France news

fromwww.nytimes.com

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

A French scientist was denied entry to the U.S. due to his opinions on Trump administration policies, raising concerns about academic freedom.

US news

fromThe Washington Post

more#trump-administration

College newspapers under pressure as immigration fears silence sources

International students are increasingly seeking anonymity in media to avoid potential backlash from Trump administration policies.

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.

Arts

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.

Salman Rushdie attacker sentenced to 25 years in prison

Hadi Matar was sentenced to 25 years for attempting to kill Salman Rushdie, leaving him blind in one eye.

Miscellaneous

Screaming because of the pain': Salman Rushdie recounts stabbing at trial

Writing

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

fromwww.mediaite.com

UK news

Madman Who Stabbed Salman Rushdie Gets 25 Years

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.

Arts

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.

Salman Rushdie attacker sentenced to 25 years in prison

Hadi Matar was sentenced to 25 years for attempting to kill Salman Rushdie, leaving him blind in one eye.

Miscellaneous

Screaming because of the pain': Salman Rushdie recounts stabbing at trial

Writing

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

fromwww.mediaite.com

UK news

Madman Who Stabbed Salman Rushdie Gets 25 Years

more#salman-rushdie

fromWIRED

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

Pornhub's annual awards show highlighted the turmoil of the porn industry, underscoring the ongoing battle against new legislation that threatens its existence.

US politics

#censorship

US politics

There can be no Israel exception' for free speech | Kenneth Roth

The deportation of Mahmoud Khalil raises serious concerns about freedom of expression under the Trump administration.

SF parents

Abbott Elementary Recap: The Sassy Wizard Kid

The rise in book bans reflects a growing tension between parental rights and freedom of expression.

Independent films

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.

Privacy technologies

fromTechCrunch

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.

NYC music

fromLos Angeles Times

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.

Books

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

US politics

There can be no Israel exception' for free speech | Kenneth Roth

The deportation of Mahmoud Khalil raises serious concerns about freedom of expression under the Trump administration.

SF parents

Abbott Elementary Recap: The Sassy Wizard Kid

The rise in book bans reflects a growing tension between parental rights and freedom of expression.

Independent films

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.

Privacy technologies

fromTechCrunch

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.

NYC music

fromLos Angeles Times

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.

Books

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

more#censorship

Privacy professionals

fromwww.bbc.com

Wikipedia legally challenges 'flawed' online safety rules

Wikipedia challenges Online Safety Act regulations, concerned about volunteer editor safety and the impact on content moderation.

fromIrish Independent

Kneecap gig cancelled as families of murdered British MPs say they don't accept 'half an apology'

Kneecap insists that their comments have been "exploited and weaponized," stating their message is one of love and inclusion, not incitement of violence.

UK politics

fromwww.bbc.com

Club apologise for sacking director over Gaza post

While we continue to stand against racism and discrimination in all forms, the club recognises the right of individuals, in their personal capacity, to express political opinions.

Liverpool FC

#russia

NATO Foreign Ministers Meet With Tensions High Over Ukraine Cease-Fire Effort

Sharing content in Russia-controlled regions can lead to fines or imprisonment.

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

Daria Kozyreva was sentenced to nearly three years for using poetry and graffiti to protest Russia's war in Ukraine.

Russian Drones Kill At Least Four In Fourth Major Attack On Ukraine's Kharkiv This Week

Individuals in Russia or Russian-controlled Ukraine may face legal consequences for interacting with online content.

UK news

USAGM Agrees To Release Portion Of Radio Free Europe Grant As Judge Mulls Case

NATO Foreign Ministers Meet With Tensions High Over Ukraine Cease-Fire Effort

Sharing content in Russia-controlled regions can lead to fines or imprisonment.

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

Daria Kozyreva was sentenced to nearly three years for using poetry and graffiti to protest Russia's war in Ukraine.

Russian Drones Kill At Least Four In Fourth Major Attack On Ukraine's Kharkiv This Week

Individuals in Russia or Russian-controlled Ukraine may face legal consequences for interacting with online content.

UK news

USAGM Agrees To Release Portion Of Radio Free Europe Grant As Judge Mulls Case

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.cbc.ca

Toronto startup

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

Left-wing politics

fromNew York Post

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.cbc.ca

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

Toronto startup

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

more#antisemitism

UK politics

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Brexit protestor Steve Bray cleared of wrongdoing outside Parliament

Stop Brexit Man wins case, affirming the right to protest with music near Parliament.

FIRE Defends WVU Football Players' Right to Dance on TikTok

"We have to have a hard edge ... and you're in there in your tights dancing on TikTok ain't quite the image of our program that I want."

Washington Redskins

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

Brann's landmark case emphasizes the importance of freedom of expression, highlighting that UEFA's sanctions against humorous criticism of powerful entities are fundamentally problematic.

Juventus

fromwww.cbc.ca

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

#abortion-rights

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 politics

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

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 politics

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

Black Lives Matter

Eleven detained in Turkey in boycott call investigation

Germany news

Germany's cultural institutions' role in a changing world DW 03/31/2025

fromeuronews

Black Lives Matter

Eleven detained in Turkey in boycott call investigation

Germany news

Germany's cultural institutions' role in a changing world DW 03/31/2025

more#turkey

US State Department raises concerns over free speech in the UK in rare intervention

The US State Department intervenes in UK politics, expressing concerns over freedom of expression regarding anti-abortion campaigners.

The Independent emphasizes the need for accessible journalism and ground reporting during crucial societal moments.

Film

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.

fromCageside Press

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

#miami-beach

fromMiami Herald

Miami food

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

Arts

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

Miami food

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

fromMiami Herald

Miami food

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

Arts

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

Miami food

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

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.

#social-media

Social media marketing

fromMashable

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.

Miscellaneous

Should I be worried about my obsessive TikTok use? My For You' page doesn't think so | Emma Beddington

Left-wing politics

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

Social media marketing

fromMashable

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.

Miscellaneous

Should I be worried about my obsessive TikTok use? My For You' page doesn't think so | Emma Beddington

Left-wing politics

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

more#social-media

Everyday cooking

Crumble, cookies and madeleines recipes of hope for Iran's jailed women

Writing can empower individuals, particularly in oppressive environments, highlighting the transformative power of literature.

Privacy technologies

fromWashington Post

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.

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.eff.org

Privacy professionals

Digital Rights and the New Administration | EFFector 37.1

Germany politics

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.eff.org

Privacy professionals

Digital Rights and the New Administration | EFFector 37.1

more#privacy

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