Free speech
Proposed antisemitism laws in France, Italy stir free speech debate
Critics of the laws, including academics and left-wing politicians, allege that they will censor pro-Palestine activism and contribute to conflating Jews with the state of Israel
US Supreme Court rejects Colorado's ban on LGBT 'conversion' talk therapy
Finland's Supreme Court fines MP for calling homosexuality 'developmental disorder'
A-G Ken Paxton moves to defend Texas’s designation of CAIR as a terrorist organization
Sweden is considering making Quran burnings illegal
The Swedish government is considering whether to make burning the Quran and other holy books illegal following outrage over a recent Quran burning that took place in Stockholm.
Judge's order limiting Biden officials' social media outreach on shaky legal ground, experts say
The Biden administration filed a notice with the New Orleans-based 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals saying it was appealing the ruling.
Poland's attack on history and academic freedom - opinion
It is scandalous that a Polish parliamentarian entrusted with legitimately representing his constituency would resort to public vandalism and violence against a scholar.
Hebrew U. slams gov't bill banning Palestinian flags on university campuses
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Senate decried the bill as infringing on freedom of expression and going against "basic principles of democracy."
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?
