Culture
Amazon criticized for rejecting Michael Brown documentary that doesn’t offer “politically correct narrative”
The documentary coveres both sides of the argument in a more nuanced way that is offered in the mainstream, the creators say.
Webster’s dictionary rewritten in real time after ACB hearing suggestion “sexual preference” is offensive
The meaning of words is changing daily depending on who is offended.
Lancaster, Pennsylvania citizens rally around police chief who was forced to retire over wife’s Facebook post
The Mayor is accused of being vindictive for forcing the chief out.
New movie Mighty Ira showcases the ACLU before it backtracked on free speech
The movie highlights the importance of rigorously supporting free speech, even when you don’t agree with the speaker – something that is increasingly under threat in recent times.
Collin College publicly blasts professor over Mike Pence tweets
Collin College is a public college and is bound by the First Amendment.
Netflix uses YouTube copyright system to silence criticism of controversial movie Cuties
YouTube is putting YouTubers’ channels at risk to crush criticism.
MembersTactics that are used to silence online speech
? Even when content isn’t forcibly removed, there are many other means through which viewpoints and ideas can be censored.
Egypt continues to arrest women for posting TikTok videos
Users are being surveilled and arrested for “immorality” for dancing.
Nick Searcy to launch new Hollywood-alternative streaming platform that doesn’t censor for China
The service will launch next year and won’t feature any “anti-American” content.
UK Labour Party refuses to back free speech in Darren Grimes investigation
Labour has all but abandoned free speech.
John Cleese criticizes Scotland’s proposed “hate speech” laws
Cleese has thoughts about the “oversensitivity” of language.