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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    March 17, 2022
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    Campus free speech issues are a cultural issue, by Véronique de Rugy

    We have all heard stories of university administrators suppressing free speech. But free expression suffers even without these enablers, and that should worry us. In a ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    March 13, 2022
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    Sunshine Week: Government Accountability Requires Transparency

    By Harry Hartman | Bucks County Mail Schedules The rights to freedom of expression and a free press are historically and inextricably linked. Today and in ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    March 8, 2022
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    Bolshoi conductor resigns over free speech controversy as crackdown continues for artists and athletes – JONATHAN TURLEY

    We recently discussed controversies involving Russian entertainers and athletes being told they will be canceled or blacklisted if they do not expressly speak out against the ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    March 6, 2022
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    Russian opera singer and Putin – The Met cancels the artist and attacks freedom of expression

    NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! “It’s a great artistic loss for the Met and for the opera.” These words from the director of ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    March 1, 2022
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    The Richmond Observer – EDITORIAL: Richmond County Commissioners adopt public comment policy as bad as it is original

    Before we reprimand the Richmond County Board of Commissioners for approving another problematic public consultation policy, we must pay tribute to the positive changes made by ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    February 27, 2022
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    Russian RT victim of not-so-free freedom of expression in Western countries

    Photo:Sputnik News Click here to stay tuned for our live updates on tensions in Ukraine. With drastic changes in the Ukraine crisis, Russia Today (RT), the ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    February 22, 2022
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    Killing Free Speech – Journal

    THE PTI government sparked another controversy by issuing a presidential order that clearly threatens freedom of expression. On Sunday, Justice Minister Farogh Nasim announced at a ...
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  • Censorship
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    February 14, 2022
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    Group of doctors denounce Florida bill that would protect medical workers from censorship and penalties

    TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A Florida bill proposed in December aims to protect doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers from the potential loss of their licenses ...
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  • Funding Freedom
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    February 13, 2022
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    LETTER: The ‘crowd’ of people in the ‘Freedom Convoy’ are no longer protesters

    “To hold a ransom from the city for the repeal of democratically passed laws is not a protest, it is a public disorder,” the author of ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    February 11, 2022
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    Attacks on freedom of expression: NMC leaders should be dragged before Parliament – Minority

    The minority in parliament is calling for National Media Communication (NMC) officials to be dragged before the House to answer questions about the alleged attack on ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    February 9, 2022
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    Kiwi protest rights must be guaranteed by freedom of expression

    Thursday, February 10, 2022, 11:50 a.m.Press Release: Freedom of Expression Union Disturbing footage of parliament, where protesters are being arrested, sets a chilling tone for Kiwi ...
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  • Government Oppression
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    February 9, 2022
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    Hungry for War: My Journey from Peace Poet to Revolutionary Soldier | Burma

    DShortly after the February 2021 military coup, protests erupted across Myanmar. The military responded by firing live ammunition at unarmed protesters. People have been beaten, arbitrarily ...
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  • Funding Freedom
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    February 9, 2022
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    Artists At Risk Connection & Art At A Time Like This Present BEFORE SILENCE: AFGHAN ARTISTS IN EXILE

    PEN America’s Artists at Risk Connection and Art at a Time Like This announce the launch of Before the silence: Afghan artists in exilean online exhibition ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    February 8, 2022
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    Fort Collins music scene promotes freedom of artistic expression – The Rocky Mountain Collegian

    College student | Reed Grayson The Magic Rat Live Music Bar presents nightly entertainment under the lights near the Elizabeth Hotel on January 26. The open-mic ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    February 4, 2022
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    UVa Free Speech Committee Could Use Some Transparency

    By Walter Smith Published by arrangement with Bacon’s Rebellion James Ryan, UVa President In February 2021, University of Virginia President Jim Ryan appointed a committee to ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    February 3, 2022
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    Joe Rogan saved free speech and other commentary

    Iconoclast: Joe Rogan saves freedom of expression “’They can have Rogan or Young. Not both.’ This ultimatum from singing legend Neil Young to Spotify had a ...
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  • Government Oppression
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    February 2, 2022
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    Uyghur activist urges Olympians to pressure China with podium gesture

    Kabir Qurban remembers feeling proud of his new home as he and his parents attended the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. But Qurban, who immigrated to Canada ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    January 30, 2022
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    Former ACLU chief slams organization for failing to stand up for free speech: ‘What is the ACLU doing saying that?’

    #MediaBuzz – Sunday January 30 On today’s episode of ‘#MediaBuzz’, Howard breaks down coverage of the Supreme Court vacancy, the debate surrounding the next SCOTUS nominee, ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    January 27, 2022
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    Living by prayer: Supreme Court to hear case of football coach who lost his job for praying | Husch Blackwell LLP

    On January 14, 2022, the Supreme Court granted certiorari to determine whether a school district was within its rights to tell a coach not to continue ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    January 25, 2022
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    Submit your articles to the Journal of Free Speech Law

    If you have something you’ve been working on for the February submission round, submit it to us first. We require an exclusive submission, but we’ll get ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    January 22, 2022
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    Wave the White Flag in City Hall Plaza Mayor Wu’s Free Speech Case

    There is a lot of well-meaning advice against retirement, often offered in the context of war by people who are not on the front lines themselves. ...
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  • Funding Freedom
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    January 18, 2022
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    Coal mine clash escalates, Czech minister visits Warsaw – EURACTIV.com

    The Capitals brings you the latest news from across Europe, thanks to on-the-ground reporting by EURACTIV’s media network. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. A ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    January 17, 2022
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    French far-right hopeful Zemmour sentenced for hate speech

    Zemmour’s lawyer says he will appeal the verdict, which Zemmour calls ‘ideological and stupid’ A French court on Monday found far-right candidate Eric Zemmour guilty of ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    January 4, 2022
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    Oath Keepers Kelly Meggs, Connie Megs Sue January 6 Committee

    Kelly Meggs and Connie Meggs, via the FBI A husband and wife couple of extremist militia members Oath Keepers sued the House committee investigating the Jan.6 ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    January 2, 2022
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    Sudanese PM resigns amid violent coup protests that have left at least 57 dead

    By Alaa Elassar and Pierre Meilhan, CNN Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has resigned, according to a video address of Hamdok posted on Sunday on the ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    January 1, 2022
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    Letter to the Editor | law will treat people unfairly | Readers Forum

    A December 4 Readers’ Forum letter by Chuck Colbert, “Equality Law Offers Protection,” demands my response. Colbert identifies protection for LGBT Americans, but ignores its effect ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    December 30, 2021
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    Thousands of people challenge Sudan’s lockdown in latest anti-coup protests | News of the protests

    Security forces fired tear gas at protesters trying to march towards the presidential palace in the Sudanese capital, as thousands defied containment to join new anti-coup ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    December 28, 2021
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    A dark year for freedom of expression

    By Dina Matar Hundreds of journalists killed or arrested, growing numbers of female media workers targeted, floods of disinformation and hate speech, and ineffective or hostile ...
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  • Censorship
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    December 24, 2021
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    Russia: year of doubling of Internet censorship

    (Moscow) – Russian authorities have redoubled their efforts in 2021 to crack down on internet freedoms, Human Rights Watch said today. The government has blocked popular ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    December 19, 2021
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    Democrats move from Build Back Better to illiberal ‘voting rights’ bill

    Unable to pass their welfare state expansion with a simple majority, Democrats set aside Build Back Better. Prepare now for the entire left-wing infrastructure – politicians ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    December 13, 2021
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    Nth Chamber Prevention Law fires fire for censorship and invasion of privacy

    The so-called “Nth Chamber Prevention Law” faces growing criticism from the public, with critics accusing the measure of censorship and violation of freedom of expression. A ...
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  • Censorship
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    December 12, 2021
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    Not handling the television or giving it space is not censorship, but correct information

    A few days ago, Senator Mario Monti, guest at In Onda su La7, said about the Covid pandemic: “We did not use a communication policy appropriate ...
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  • Funding Freedom
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    December 12, 2021
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    Malaysian artists gain the freedom to be creative with NFTs | Arts and culture news

    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Life-size murals, original installations and all colors on the canvas: before the COVID-19 pandemic closes art and performance spaces in March 2020, ...
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  • Censorship
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    December 7, 2021
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    Remembering Phil Harvey: Defender of Freedom of Expression

    The free speech community lost a great champion on December 2, 2021, with the passing of Phil Harvey. In addition to his leadership on the NCAC ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    December 6, 2021
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    Zoom Conversation Today (Pacific lunch) with Nadine Strossen, former director of the ACLU

    Please come to https://ucla.zoom.us/j/93534879077; you can also read the article (20 pages); here is the introduction: Michael Powell on Jun 7, 2021 New York Times article ...
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  • Funding Freedom
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    December 4, 2021
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    Governor of Florida proposes state military force under his direct control

    Ron Desantis speaking at the 2018 Student Action Summit hosted by Turning Point USA at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida ...
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  • Censorship
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    December 2, 2021
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    NYT Editorial Board Member Calls on Twitter to Tackle Disinformation Harder, Suggests New Ways to Censor Users

    Media headlines December 2 In today’s media, Chris Cuomo’s suspension has been “difficult” and “divisive” for the network according to an insider, an NBC producer appears ...
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  • Censorship
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    December 1, 2021
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    Pakistan imposes new censorship mechanism under pretext of protecting journalists

    The devil is in the details. Approved by the Senate on November 19, the “Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals Act 2021” is supposed to provide ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    November 29, 2021
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    Getting Matt Walsh out of SLU isn’t about free speech, it’s about giving hate speech a platform – The University News

    SLU’s College Republicans Chapter caused a stir on campus and among alumni after its members announced that they had booked a pro-Trump speaker to give an ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    November 28, 2021
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    Why CMS should rely on CMPD for sexual assault investigations

    OPINION AND COMMENT Editorials and other Opinion content provide perspectives on issues important to our community and are independent of the work of our newsroom journalists. ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    November 26, 2021
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    Toby Young’s free speech campaign attacks university to silence critical gender academics

    Meanwhile, Professor Rosa Freedman, an expert in international human rights law at the University of Reading, had been told she would be invited to speak in ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    November 25, 2021
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    Former CEO Tarron Richardson’s trial against Charlottesville is “last resort” to lift restrictions on free speech following his departure

    Former city manager Tarron Richardson is suing the city of Charlottesville over a free speech case after his lawyer said he tried to resolve the issues ...
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  • Censorship
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    November 22, 2021
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    The First Amendment protects everyone, even Facebook and Twitter

    The past few years have seen a flurry of effort on the part of both law and left regulate how social media platforms monitor their users. ...
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  • Government Oppression
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    November 22, 2021
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    North Korea remains the land of bad options: what to do with human rights?

    Tomas Ojea Quintana, the United Nations special rapporteur on human rights, recently tabled his latest report on human rights in North Korea. Unsurprisingly, his conclusions were ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    November 21, 2021
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    Our rights to change, where to draw the line – the Blue Banner

    By Austin Campbell News editor [email protected] Photo by Austin CampbellPhoto Illustration of the American Flag Flying Upside Down Trends in America and around the world have ...
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  • Censorship
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    November 16, 2021
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    Beating the license plate censor is half the fun in Forza Horizon 5

    Forza Horizon 5 it’s more fun with profanity, and it is a fact. No, I’m not talking about yelling curses at an 11-year-old kidding back in ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    November 12, 2021
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    Bari Weiss: I hear congratulations on your Palestinian studies department? | Mustafa Bayoumi

    To Bari Weiss and the founders of the new University of Austin, I am writing to you today to warmly congratulate you on the inauguration of ...
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  • Government Oppression
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    November 11, 2021
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    Israeli apartheid is no different from South Africa’s historic oppression

    Large numbers of South Africans, including activists and pro-Palestinian movements, are calling on Miss SA to boycott Miss Universe, which takes place in Israel in December. ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    November 10, 2021
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    Thai court rules protest speeches aimed at overthrowing monarchy

    Published on: 10/11/2021 – 12:12Amended: 10/11/2021 – 12:10 Bangkok (AFP) – A leading Thai court ruled on Wednesday that speeches by three protest leaders calling for ...
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  • Censorship
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    November 10, 2021
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    New study reports massive censorship efforts by broadcast news networks

    Media Headlines November 9 In today’s media news, a Washington Post media critic says Durham’s indictment is “bad news” for those promoting the Steele case, Howard ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    November 8, 2021
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    Bari Weiss University of Austin is nothing new

    The school promises “forbidden lessons” to the students. Photo: PBS / YouTube In 1971, televangelist Jerry Falwell embarked on an ambitious new venture. With the help ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    November 6, 2021
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    Free speech bill must be amended to provide academics with adequate protection, ministers say

    The bill defines “academic freedom” for academic staff as “their freedom within the law and within their area of ​​expertise – (a) to question and test ...
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  • Censorship
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    November 4, 2021
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    The Internet censorship controversy – the Threefold Advocate

    Pornography. Extremism. Fake news. Few words have such a visceral effect on a person as these. Together, these three elements embody almost everything that is wrong ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    November 3, 2021
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    Hate speech by provocateurs has no place on campus – Massachusetts Daily Collegian

    Campus Freedom of Expression Protection Should Not Apply to Hate Speech Ana Pietrewicz / Daily college student Milo Yiannopoulos will speak at Pennsylvania State University on ...
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  • Government Oppression
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    November 1, 2021
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    Why are Google and Apple silent on Russian censorship? | the Internet

    On October 19, Russia concluded a three-day parliamentary election windfall, which sparked much controversy. Not only were there allegations of ballot stuffing and repression against the ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    October 28, 2021
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    Protests launch zone of free speech and visitor policy discussions

    Dionte BerryNews [email protected] After an anti-abortion protest group visited the campus who equated abortion with genocide, the students staged counter-protests to spread their own messages and ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    October 25, 2021
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    Remember why the First Amendment is so important

    For a country that claims to value our First Amendment right to free speech, it has become clear that some of our elected officials do not ...
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  • Censorship
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    October 25, 2021
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    With coercion and black boxes, Russia installs digital iron curtain

    Russia’s most daring steps to censor the internet began in the most mundane way – with a series of emails and bureaucratic forms. The messages, sent ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    October 24, 2021
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    On Abolitionism, Tennessee Residents Lacked “Free Speech” | Opinion

    Tennesseans talk a lot about the right to freedom of expression, and they should. But it is interesting to note that free Tennessians have not always ...
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  • Censorship
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    October 23, 2021
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    Why censorship advocates obsess over stories of “Fire!” In a theater – OpEd – Eurasia Review

    By Joshua Mawhorter If someone boldly asserts the importance of the right to free speech, it is almost inevitable that another will respond with one of ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    October 22, 2021
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    “Freedom of expression is not at the cost of community harmony”: Imam’s bail request rejected | Latest India News

    The “fundamental right to freedom of expression and expression cannot be exercised at the expense of community peace and the harmony of society,” a Delhi court ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    October 21, 2021
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    US Senators Tom Cotton and Marsha Blackburn and their colleagues fight for free speech on college campuses

    October 21, 2021 – Washington, DC – Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee) launched the Senate Campus Free Speech Caucus to defend student rights ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    October 20, 2021
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    Sense. Cotton, Blackburn: Freedom of speech has come under fire on American college campuses. This is how we will protect it

    NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The promise of American higher education has always been to equip young people with the skills and knowledge ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    October 17, 2021
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    Putin’s Russia clamps down on free speech and political dissent

    MOSCOW – Russia is in the midst of the biggest crackdown on the free press and political dissent since the Soviet era. The trends that drive ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    October 16, 2021
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    We cannot allow Google to arbitrate free speech, criticizes DAVID DAVIS | Express commentary | Comment

    YouTube took my speech at the Conservative Party’s conference against national vaccine passports off the Internet, accusing me of violating their policies and spreading “medical disinformation.” ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    October 14, 2021
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    In defense of freedom of expression | Opinion

    The Undergraduate Council passed legislation calling for the creation of a committee, made up of equal numbers of faculty and undergraduates, to review the free speech ...
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  • Funding Freedom
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    October 13, 2021
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    Arrest of pro-democracy activist in Hong Kong is of deep concern, human rights experts say

    ANI | Update: October 13, 2021 9:35 PM STI Hong Kong, October 13 (ANI): The arrest of Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and human rights defender Chow ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    October 13, 2021
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    China plans to ban non-Communist media in yet another blow to free speech, World News

    In another blow to the country’s freedom of expression, the Chinese government is proposing new regulations that would ban news reporting by sources not directly funded ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    October 11, 2021
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    Newsom signs North Bay lawmaker’s bill to protect journalists covering protests – CBS San Francisco

    SACRAMENTO (CBS / AP) – California will protect journalists from police interference while covering civilian protests under a North Bay lawmaker’s bill signed by Governor Gavin ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    October 10, 2021
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    Letter: There is no democracy without freedom of expression

    I would like to respond to the article in your October 7 article on the removal of the vaccination passport display panel. The editor, Re: Vaccine ...
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  • Censorship
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    October 9, 2021
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    Limiting freedom of speech is not the way to fix Facebook and other social media

    “Warning: freedom of expression can be dangerous for your health”. Such a rewording of the original 1965 warning on tobacco products may soon appear on social ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    October 9, 2021
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    We love First Amendment rights – whatever they are | Chroniclers

    Americans place great importance on their First Amendment rights to freely worship and express their opinions, but we are deeply divided over how to apply and ...
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  • Censorship
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    October 7, 2021
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    Trump urges federal judge to override Twitter ‘censorship’

    Peter Kováč | Dreamstime.com The irony is this: If Donald Trump still had access to Twitter, his fight to get his account and 89 million followers ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    October 6, 2021
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    Safeguards needed for academia as foreign influence bill passes

    SINGAPORE Singapore’s parliament this week passed legislation to tackle foreign interference that could threaten its national security and sovereignty, as the world grows worried about the ...
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  • Funding Freedom
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    October 6, 2021
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    Harvard University School of Arts and Sciences Freedom of Speech Guidelines Inquiry

    Exit: 11:46 p.m. EDT, October 5, 2021 | Has been updated: 12:23 AM EDT, October 6, 2021 The Harvard Undergraduate Council has called for a faculty ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    October 5, 2021
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    Higher education freedom of expression death spiral | Opinion

    The mission of every college and university is to provide a forum for the free exchange of thoughts, vigorous debate, and the widest range of ideas ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    October 4, 2021
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    A faculty first aid kit for your free speech crisis

    Calls to discipline – and even fire – professors for saying controversial things have become disconcertingly frequent. Students, administrators and sometimes even fellow faculty members demand ...
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  • Censorship
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    October 2, 2021
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    Groups warn of dangers of liberal internet censorship bill

    More and more groups across Canada are warning that a Liberal bill to censor the Internet is “aggressive”, “punitive” and “disturbing”. The Blacklock Reporter says Heritage ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    October 1, 2021
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    South Korea’s ‘fake news’ bill dropped amid outcry

    SEOUL – President Moon Jae-in and his Democratic Party in South Korea have spent months dedicated to eliminating what they called fake news in the media. ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    September 29, 2021
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    Conservative Koch Network Disavows Critical Bans on Racial Theory

    DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – As conservative political groups mobilize to ban what they call critical race theory in schools, a prominent supporter of Republican causes ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    September 28, 2021
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    Noah Feldman: Court opens door to defamation and undermines freedom of expression | Chroniclers

    Opinion of Noah Feldman Bloomberg On March 5, Twitter confirmed to CNN Business that it was testing the new feature potentially Retweets are not endorsements, according ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    September 27, 2021
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    Moderation Fee Speech – Harvard Law Today

    Harvard Federalist Society Vice President of Speakers Owen Smitherman ’22 and President Jacob Richards ’22 (top row left) with Time Writer and Columnist David French ’94, ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    September 25, 2021
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    Catalan leader Puigdemont walks in Sardinia after his release

    ALGHERO, Sardinia (AP) – Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont on Saturday pledged to continue traveling across Europe to campaign for the region’s independence from Spain, but ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    September 25, 2021
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    Laugh at the outrage over ‘sexy seahorses’ – but there is nothing funny about the Conservatives trying to rewrite history | Arwa Mahdawi

    Conservatives triggered by sexy seahorses As we all know, there is nothing that right-wingers love more than free speech and nothing they hate more than “cancel ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    September 24, 2021
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    Facebook comments may lead media companies to sue in Australia

    Dylan Voller was already a polarizing figure in Australia when the disturbing, violent and patently false accusations against him began to appear on Facebook. Mr Voller ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    September 22, 2021
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    Could a new GOP bill save free speech on campus?

    This summer, Representative Greg Murphy (R-NC) introduced the Campus Free Speech Restoration Act, designed to improve free speech in American universities. Murphy’s Bill defines “speaking activities” ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    September 19, 2021
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    In nervous Washington state, police outnumber January 6 protesters | New

    WASHINGTON (AP) – In a city still on edge after the January 6 uprising, law enforcement descended on the Capitol in large numbers on Saturday, fearing ...
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  • Free Speech
    By Kathy S. Mercado
    September 17, 2021
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    Doomsday for Canada and Justin Trudeau

    Around the same time last year, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged to prioritize dealing with a pandemic over calling for politically opportunistic elections to bolster ...
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