Culture
Germany’s Shocking War on Online Speech: Armed Police Raids for Online “Insults,” “Hate Speech,” and “Misinformation”
Germany’s pre-dawn speech raids expose a chilling reality where free expression meets the heavy hand of the state.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio Fires Back At CBS’s Suggestion Free Speech Leads To Genocide
Rubio challenges the notion that free speech enabled the Nazi regime, calling it a misrepresentation of history.
School Administrator Wins Landmark Free Speech Case in UK Court of Appeal
Employers can no longer dismiss staff for expressing lawful beliefs unless there is clear harm.
Grounded for His Beliefs? Flight Attendant Fights Back Against United Airlines
United Airlines faces legal battle over alleged wrongful termination tied to employee’s religious beliefs expressed on social media.
JD Vance Criticizes European Censorship Policies at Munich Security Conference, Warns of Democratic Backsliding
Vance warns of growing censorship in Europe, calling for a renewed commitment to free speech.
Polish MEP Patryk Jaki Faces Trial Over 2018 Tweet “Like”
Elon Musk’s condemnation brings global attention to a case that exposes political persecution in Poland.
Revealed: The Biden Administration Granted $5M to “Misinformation” and “Harassment” Prevention
The $5 million NSF grant to GWU raises concerns over government-backed speech regulation and selective expert protection.
UK Deputy PM Angela Rayner Plans Government-Backed Islamophobia Council, Despite Free Speech Concerns
Plans for a government-backed Islamophobia council raise concerns over free speech and the scope of anti-Muslim discrimination laws.
Ohio Northern Sues Professor Scott Gerber for Defending His Rights in Court
ONU’s lawsuit against Gerber raises concerns about academic freedom and the use of legal action to silence dissent.
Australia’s eSafety Chief Pushes for More Censorship After Online “Hate” Research
After a legal setback, eSafety’s Julie Inman Grant pushes for more speech policing, urging platforms to ramp up enforcement of speech.
Australian Tribunal Rules Against eSafety Commissioner’s “Informal” Censorship of X Post
The tribunal’s decision exposes how “informal” censorship notices can still carry official weight.
UK Home Secretary Signals Tougher Online Censorship Beyond Current Censorship Laws
The UK government signals a push for even stricter online speech controls, as Yvette Cooper hints the Online Safety Act may not go far enough.