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France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days 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
5 days 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.
more#human-rights
Social justice
fromBig Think
5 days ago

Are we protecting the vulnerable-or suppressing dissent?

Peter Singer advocates for freedom of thought and expression, arguing it is essential for societal progress and understanding of truth.
#political-repression
US news
fromTruthout
2 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.
US news
fromTruthout
2 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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks 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.
more#political-repression
#cannes-film-festival
Film
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week 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.
more#cannes-film-festival
#academic-freedom
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#trump-administration
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
France news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

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
2 weeks ago

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.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
France news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

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
2 weeks ago

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.
more#trump-administration
#salman-rushdie
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
3 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.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks 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
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

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.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
3 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.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks 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
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

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.
more#salman-rushdie
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

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
SF parents
fromVulture
2 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.
Independent films
fromwww.dw.com
2 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.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
1 month 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.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

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

Matthew Teller resigns from the Society of Authors in protest over their inadequate response to Israeli police raids on a Palestinian bookstore.
NYC music
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks 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.
SF parents
fromVulture
2 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.
Independent films
fromwww.dw.com
2 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.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
1 month 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.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

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

Matthew Teller resigns from the Society of Authors in protest over their inadequate response to Israeli police raids on a Palestinian bookstore.
NYC music
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks 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.
more#censorship
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

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
1 month ago

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
UK news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 month ago

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
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 month ago

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.
more#russia
#antisemitism
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
1 month 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.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto startup

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

Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
1 month 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.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto startup

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

more#antisemitism
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

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
1 month 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
#abortion-rights
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

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

UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

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

more#abortion-rights
#turkey
more#turkey
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

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
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
fromCageside Press
2 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
#comedy
more#comedy
#miami-beach
more#miami-beach
Privacy technologies
fromTechdirt
2 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.
#social-media
Social media marketing
fromMashable
2 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.
Social media marketing
fromMashable
2 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.
more#social-media
Privacy technologies
fromWashington Post
3 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.
#privacy
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 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.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 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.
more#privacy
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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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