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1 day ago

Computer Science Lecturer at Berkeley Is on Day 36 of His Hunger Strike for Gaza

After repeatedly informing students that they could leave the lecture hall at any time, Kao projected six photographs depicting scenes of protests for Palestine, and began to describe the Israeli assault on Gaza as it had transpired in recent weeks, from his own perspective. He told students that he had been spending his weekends learning about Gaza and the Israeli assault.
World news
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

UK court throws out Kneecap terror charge quoting technicality

A London magistrates' court dismissed the terror charge against Kneecap rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh due to a procedural six-month time limit breach.
US politics
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
6 days ago

Do Not Be Quiet in This Moment - San Francisco Bay Times

The U.S. Constitution requires vigilant protection, especially freedoms like speech under the First Amendment, as current political actions increasingly threaten them.
#jimmy-kimmel
fromFortune
1 week ago
Television

Defiant, emotional Jimmy Kimmel rips ABC affiliates for censoring his return: 'That's not American. It's un-American' | Fortune

fromFortune
1 week ago
Television

Defiant, emotional Jimmy Kimmel rips ABC affiliates for censoring his return: 'That's not American. It's un-American' | Fortune

Television
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Conservative ABC Affiliates Refuse to Air Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Major conservative affiliate owners Sinclair and Nexstar are refusing to air Jimmy Kimmel Live!, reducing the show's reach amid controversy and regulatory pressure.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Jimmy Kimmel is coming back. It's proof that you still have power | Robert Reich

Jimmy Kimmel Live! will resume next Tuesday after Disney suspended production amid FCC threats and significant industry and celebrity backlash.
#academic-freedom
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

400 entertainers co-sign ACLU letter supporting Jimmy Kimmel

More than 400 entertainers, organized by the ACLU, condemned ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel as government retaliation threatening free speech and livelihoods.
#tommy-robinson
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

After this strange and challenging American summer, what will fall have in store for us?

From June through September, the country was hit with wave after wave of political earthquakes. The pressure to release the Epstein files exploded, only to be dodged by the House adjourning early in August, fleeing rather than face a vote. But, that's about to end. You can't run away forever. The Supreme Court handed Trump carte blanche in a series of rulings that elevated him above the law, free from constitutional constraint.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Kimmel's suspension for Kirk comments sparks furor over free speech and censorship

Calls to restrict broadcast licenses and reshape media oversight intensify after Charlie Kirk's killing, fueling debates over media bias, presidential power, and free speech.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Late-night show hosts decry suspension of Kimmel's show: Blatant assault on freedom of speech'

Late-night hosts publicly defended Jimmy Kimmel after ABC suspended his show following FCC pressure over comments about Charlie Kirk.
Television
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Stephen Colbert calls Jimmy Kimmel getting yanked off-air a 'blatant assault on the freedom of speech'

Stephen Colbert condemned ABC's indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel as a blatant assault on freedom of speech; CBS plans to cancel Colbert's show in 2026.
UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Met chief reveals why facial recognition was not used at Tommy Robinson protest

Met Police cautious about using intrusive facial recognition at protests due to freedom of speech concerns; technology has been used successfully at other events.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Trump says he'd consider banning LGBTQ+ Pride flags in alarming Oval Office exchange

Donald Trump said he would have 'no problem' removing Progress Pride flags in Washington, D.C., and suggested they could be seen as domestic terrorism symbols.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Maher Blasts Charlie Kirk Death Cheerleaders AND Charlie Kirk War' Chatter: I Have No Use For You'

BILL MAHER: Alright, so I didn't realize this was going to be kind of a theme show because we read our editorial before the week starts and so it was all about freedom of speech, then the assassination occurred, so this is turning into a theme-show. But it is kind of interesting that this guy was shot, and he's been on our show, been on my podcast, I talk to him, I like to him, and I like everybody, I talked to everybody,
US politics
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

WATCH: Chaotic Protest Erupts As EU Parliament Rejects Minute of Silence for Charlie Kirk

A request for a minute of silence for Charlie Kirk was denied in the European Parliament, triggering protests, desk-banging, and sharp partisan reactions.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

Watchdog says Police are 'getting it wrong' with freedom of speech arrests - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Police forces are over-recording non-crime hate incidents, causing unnecessary interventions and prompting calls to abolish such logging to protect freedom of speech.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

How India is weaponising immigration control to silence its diaspora

Indian government uses OCI cancellations to silence critics, risking legal and human-rights violations through opaque, punitive revocations that threaten free speech and rule of law.
#protests
#palestine-action
#police-conduct
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 weeks ago

Linehan to sue the Met Police for 'wrongful arrest and false imprisonment' including breaches of 'free speech' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Graham Linehan was arrested at Heathrow over tweets about trans people, prompting criticism, legal action, and calls to protect freedom of speech.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Cambodia MPs pass chilling' bill enabling citizenship to be stripped

Cambodia passed a law permitting authorities to strip citizenship for collusion with foreign powers, a measure critics warn risks arbitrary revocation and silencing of dissent.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 month ago

From Book Bans to Internet Bans: Wyoming Lets Parents Control the Whole State's Access to The Internet

Age verification laws now enacted in South Dakota and Wyoming require any website hosting sexual content to implement measures, affecting many non-pornographic sites.
US politics
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Jimmy Lai: Closing arguments in Hong Kong tycoon national security trail begin

Prosecutors have commenced closing arguments in Jimmy Lai's national security trial, which is set for a verdict in upcoming weeks.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Normal People author vows to use BBC royalties to support Palestine Action

Sally Rooney continues to publicly support Palestine Action despite it being designated a terrorist organization in the UK.
#online-safety
#journalism
Music
fromDeep House London
1 month ago

EXIT Festival launches 'Save EXIT Freedom' campaign amid Serbia government backlash | News | Deep House London

EXIT Festival launched a crowdfunding campaign to combat government pressure and safeguard its independence and the integrity of its workforce.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Canadian cities cancel US Christian nationalist's performances

Eight Canadian cities canceled performance permits for Sean Feucht due to safety concerns and code of conduct violations relating to his anti-LGBTQ+ beliefs.
US politics
fromFortune Asia
1 month ago

The pirate flag from anime 'One Piece' is Indonesia's newest protest symbol-and officials are cracking down

Indonesia is monitoring the use of the Jolly Roger flag, associated with protests against political leadership, ahead of Independence Day.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How did John Oliver become the moral compass of the US? | Arwa Mahdawi

The Trump administration has cracked down on pro-Palestinian speech to such a draconian degree that even within a private text message, some people are too terrified about jeopardising their career or immigration status to speak up.
US politics
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Some Gaza and Ukraine posts blocked under new age checks

Social media companies are increasingly blocking content to comply with the UK's Online Safety Act, risking suppression of legitimate public debate.
Television
fromConsequence
2 months ago

David Letterman Rips Stephen Colbert's Firing: "This Is Pure Cowardice"

David Letterman criticized the firing of Stephen Colbert as cowardly and a move to appease the Trump administration rather than for financial reasons.
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Hulk Hogan Died Exactly 10 Years After Everyone Heard Him Say N-Word

Hulk Hogan died on July 24th, 10 years to the day after the leak of a sex tape transcription that exposed his casual use of the n-word.
US politics
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany: Comedian 'El Hotzo' acquitted over Trump posts DW 07/23/2025

Sebastian Hotz was acquitted of charges for online posts deemed satirical rather than incitements to crime during a heated public debate.
#terrorism
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Are You Laughing Yet?

Donald Trump has made comedy legal again! Censorship is when people don't laugh at your jokes. Freedom is when your late-night show gets permanently taken off the air for financial reasons.
Humor
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Australian writer on his deportation from the US

Alistair Kitchen, an Australian writer, was blocked from entering the US in June 2025, enduring lengthy interrogations and phone confiscation by Customs agents.
US politics
Television
fromVulture
2 months ago

Jon Stewart Isn't Afraid of Cancelation: 'I'm Not Going Anywhere"

Colbert's show cancellation reflects a broader climate of fear and compliance within American institutions.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Bolsonaro's son blasts top Brazilian court official over assets freeze

Eduardo Bolsonaro condemned Justice Moraes for freezing his assets, likening him to a dictator for abusing power.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Woman, 74, tells of pain and fear after arrest at Liverpool pro-Palestine rally

A 74-year-old woman was arrested during a pro-Palestine rally under terrorism laws, raising concerns over freedom of speech.
EU data protection
fromConsequence
2 months ago

New Russian Law Criminalizes Searching for Pussy Riot's "Extremist" Videos

The Russian parliament criminalized searching for extremist content, impacting accessibility to many political materials including Pussy Riot's videos.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Biglaw Firm Allegedly Fires Associate Over Anti-Trump Op-Eds - Above the Law

Biglaw firms are distancing themselves from Trump-related controversies, affecting associates' freedom to criticize.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Armed police threatened to arrest Kent protester for holding Palestinian flag

Police threatened a protester with arrest under the Terrorism Act for holding a Palestinian flag and signs calling for Gaza's freedom.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Six great reads: 1 Italian houses, how to make small talk and the truth about Tesla

Israel's actions in Gaza threaten the agreed international legal and political responsibilities established over the past 77 years.
#kneecap
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

IRS says churches can now endorse political candidates

Houses of worship can now endorse candidates for political office without losing tax-exempt status.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

University of California reiterates ban on student government boycotts of Israel

Student governments at the University of California cannot engage in financial boycotts against companies tied to specific countries.
US politics
fromABC7 Chicago
3 months ago

Environmental Protection Agency puts 139 employees who spoke out against Trump on leave

139 EPA employees placed on leave for dissenting against policies, accused of undermining the Trump administration's agenda.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Police accused of assault on right to protest' after just 3% of arrests see charges

Only 18 arrests out of 638 made by the Metropolitan Police for conspiracy to cause public nuisance have resulted in charges over the last six years.
Social justice
#bob-vylan
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Tunisia court sentences lawyer critical of president to two years in prison

Sonia Dhamani's sentencing reflects a broader crackdown on dissent under President Kais Saied in Tunisia.
Social media marketing
fromPoynter
3 months ago

'Self-regulation has proven a failure': Brazilian leaders defend the need for social media regulation - Poynter

Regulating misinformation on social media is essential and does not infringe on freedom of speech.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Court says Australian broadcaster ABC wrongfully dismissed journalist

"The ABC fired radio host Antoinette Lattouf in December 2023 for expressing views supporting Palestine and calling for Israel to end its bombardment of Gaza."
Left-wing politics
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

'I don't approve of them, I don't agree with them' - Taoiseach says new US J1 visa rules around social media 'excessive'

I believe those measures by the United States are excessive. I don't approve of them. I don't agree with them.
US news
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Australian deported from US says he was targeted' due to writing on pro-Palestine student protests

Political views can lead to detention by U.S. border officials, as seen in Alistair Kitchen's case related to pro-Palestine writings.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Judge rules Mahmoud Khalil can remain in custody amid green card dispute

Khalil's detention raises constitutional concerns over freedom of speech and immigration fraud allegations under the Trump administration.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Uncharted Territory': Political World Shocked By Footage of Federal Agents Assaulting' Senator

Federal agents forcibly removed Senator Padilla during a press conference, raising serious concerns about freedom of speech and the treatment of public officials.
NYC LGBT
fromFuncheap
3 months ago

Stand with Mosab Abu Toha: A Special Evening of Poetry & Solidarity

Mosab Abu Toha, a Palestinian poet, faces threats and deportation while his voice is imperative to the expression of Gaza's humanity.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Trump Education Chief Gives Stunning Reply To Holocaust Denier' Question At Hearing

Linda McMahon advocates for viewpoint diversity on campuses, emphasizing free speech rights amid contentious debate about limits and hiring practices.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Azerbaijan: 12 years prison for explaining economics? DW 06/02/2025

Farid Mehralizada's ability to explain economics clearly has made him a target for government repression in Azerbaijan.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Man fined for 'provocative' Quran burning

Man found guilty for burning Quran, deemed a public order offence.
Court highlighted deep-seated hatred toward Islam influenced by personal history.
Defendant claims conviction is an assault on free speech.
Europe politics
fromeuronews
4 months ago

Thousands march in Budapest to protest 'transparency bill'

Protests in Budapest oppose a draft law that threatens to silence dissent and restrict press access.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Manufacturing of an antinational' in India

The more Mahmudabad pleads his innocence, the deeper the suspicion grows against him as the Supreme Court has cast doubt on his intent.
Left-wing politics
US news
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Irish students cancel their J1 US trips in protest at Trump visa rules

Irish students are favoring Europe over the US for study abroad due to concerns about freedom of speech and social media screening.
#travel-restrictions
fromIndependent
4 months ago
US news

'I am pro-Palestine and pro-Ukraine' - Irish students cancel their J1 US trips in protest at Trump visa rules

fromIndependent
4 months ago
US news

'I am pro-Palestine and pro-Ukraine' - Irish students cancel their J1 US trips in protest at Trump visa rules

fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Prosecuting man for burning Qur'an reintroducing blasphemy law', UK court told

To render such an act a criminal offence is tantamount to reintroducing a blasphemy law in relation to Islam, rendering the Qur'an a specially protected object in the UK.
UK news
US news
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

'60 Minutes' anchor Scott Pelley ripped for 'angry, unhinged' commencement speech criticizing Trump

Scott Pelley's graduation speech criticized the current state of America, focusing on themes of fear surrounding issues like freedom of speech.
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

Not about safety, about silencing': Lawmakers slam SummerStage concert cancellations of Kehlani and Noname | amNewYork

NYC Council members condemn SummerStage concert cancellations of Kehlani and Noname as censorship.
They demand reinstatement, linking cancellations to criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Columbia University prez defends ex-student Mahmoud Khalil in commencement, sparking graduates' anger

We firmly believe that our international students have the same rights to freedom of speech as everyone else, and they should not be targeted by the government for exercising their right.
Black Lives Matter
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Campaign against an airline that flies deportees sets off a legal fight

Seth Miller argued that he has a right to voice objections to Avelo Airlines' business practices, especially their involvement in deportation flights.
NYC startup
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Moscow outlaws Amnesty International for Russophobia' amid Ukraine war

Russia labels Amnesty International as undesirable, accusing it of extremist support and pro-war propaganda related to the Ukraine conflict.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Bruce Springsteen speaks out on Trump again: 'They're persecuting people for their right to free speech'

Bruce Springsteen firmly criticized Trump during his tour, emphasizing pressing issues affecting American democracy and societal rights.
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