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Montgomery County Public Schools is Told To Stop Violating First Amendment By Blocking People on X
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) find themselves at the center of a robust constitutional dispute as America First Legal (AFL) condemns the school district for alleged First Amendment infringements. AFL, acting on the grounds of defending constitutional liberties, dispatched a letter to
Saudi Arabia Sentences Teenager To 18 Years in Prison For Tweets
The recent severe sentence of an underage Saudi Arabian schoolgirl by the kingdom’s legal system has drawn global attention and raised significant concerns among human rights advocacy groups. The Saudi Specialised Criminal Court sentenced 18-year-old Manal al-Gafiri to 18 years imprisonment for
YouTube CEO: “My Number One Responsibility Is Keeping Our Ecosystem Of Creators, Viewers…Partners, Safe”
“Safety” ahead of free speech.
Brazil’s UN Representative: “Dissemination of False Information Regarding Health Matters Constitutes…a Possible Criminal Offense”
There was a time when Brazil was considered to have had some of the finest diplomats serving their country and the UN as representatives of the world organization, around the world. Their mission was to mediate in real crises and armed conflicts. Certainly – it was not to serve any one group of
WHO Treaty Negotiators Call For Governments and Big Tech To Tackle “Infodemics,” and “Misinformation”
The idea of a pandemic was just recently seared into everybody’s minds (rightly so, given the level of disruption caused by the reaction to Covid at personal/business/national level) – and now, building on that state of fear – we have a neologism to contend with. “Infodemic.” It’s when saying s
Trudeau Deflects After Honoring Nazi in Parliament, Warns of Russian Disinformation
In the wake of a political maelstrom sparked by his congratulatory applause for a World War II veteran who had served the Nazis, Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, did what many modern day politicians do – deflect and tell the public to be aware of “disinformation.” Despite sidestepping P
Media and Architects of Online Censorship Law Heap Pressure on Rumble After it Defends Principle of Neutrality
The knives have come out after Rumble rejected UK Parliamentary pressure to punish Russell Brand.
TV Networks Join The Pushback Against Australia’s Proposed Anti-“Misinformation” Law
In a bid to stand up for freedom of speech, Australian free-to-air broadcast networks have raised criticisms about a proposed legislation aimed at combating so-called “misinformation.” The targets of controversy are the bill’s nebulous definitions of harm, potential violations of freedom of exp
British Army Doctor Punished For Agreeing With The Idea That Men Can’t Be Women Is Cleared
The cold grip of censorship threat has finally lost its hold on military hero and doctor, Colonel Dr. Kelvin Wright, vindicating his freedom to express deeply held beliefs about gender. The esteemed Army veteran, known for his life saving efforts during his tour in Afghanistan, was subjected to
Scotland To Set Up New Police Unit To Tackle “Hate” and “Misgendering,” Ignites Free Speech Concerns
On the brink of implementing Humza Yousaf’s highly contentious legislation early next year, a specialized hate crime unit has been announced by Police Scotland. With the unit scheduled to be operational by November, a comprehensive training of about 16,400 law enforcement officers will follow i
China: MeToo Journalist Is On Trial For “Subversion”
The trial of a Chinese journalist and her labor rights activist ally is again laying bare China’s increasingly oppressive statute on civil society. Huang Xueqin, at one time an influential figure in the Chinese #MeToo movement, and Wang Jianbing, her ally, were apprehended by the authorities in
Australia Creates Taskforce For Implementing Universal Digital ID System
Australia’s government has unveiled audacious plans to implement a universal digital ID system for its citizens, stirring up controversial issues related to privacy, surveillance, and free speech. Finance and Public Service Minister Katy Gallagher made the announcement this month, outlining a b