UK ditches ban on 'legal but harmful' online content in favour of free speech: Britain will not force tech giants to remove content that is "legal but harmful" ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-ditches-ban-legal-harmful-online-content-favour-free-speech-2022-11-28/
U.S. appeals court rejects big tech's right to regulate online speech: A U.S. appeals court on Friday upheld a Texas law that bars large social media companies ...
reuters.com/legal/us-appeals-court-rules-against-big-techs-ability-regulate-online-speech-2022-09-16/
U.S. concerned about judicial harassment after Turkish pop star's arrest: The United States said it remained concerned about Turkey's censorship of free speech ...
reuters.com/world/us-concerned-about-judicial-harassment-curb-expression-turkey-after-pop-star-2022-08-27/
Elon Musk giving 'serious thought' to build a new social media platform: Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk is giving "serious thought" to ...
reuters.com/technology/elon-musk-giving-serious-thought-build-new-social-media-platform-2022-03-27/
Star Trek 4 is still coming - and more: Star Trek inspires many people, there are numerous films and with Strange New Worlds there is now the twelfth Star Trek ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/star-trek-4-kommt-doch-noch-und-noch-mehr/
The Next Star Trek Movie Will Be An Origin Story For The Entire Franchise: Black Mirror and Andor director Toby Haynes' upcoming Star Trek film is ...
slashfilm.com/1549400/next-star-trek-movie-origin-story-franchise/
As Texas students clash over Israel-Hamas war, Gov. Greg Abbott orders colleges to revise free speech policies
keranews.org/politics/2024-03-27/as-texas-students-clash-over-israel-hamas-war-gov-greg-abbott-orders-colleges-to-revise-free-speech-policies
Judge imposes gag order in Trump hush money case: The limited order bars Trump from making public statements about key figures involved in the case
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68670289
Quick Glance: Restriction on Statements in New York Criminal Case against Trump
- A judge imposes a restriction on statements about Trump in the New York criminal case involving hush money.
- Public comments on witnesses and court staff are prohibited.
- The necessity of silence around Trump is emphasized due to his attacks on involved parties.
- Trump faces multiple charges, pleads not guilty, and alleges political motivations behind the cases.
SLAPP suits being used by powerful entities to prevent free speech, SC cautions courts
indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/supreme-court-slapp-suit-free-speech-9237255/
Why Supreme Court allowed Bloomberg’s article against ZEE to remain online: In striking down the trial court order on the case, the Supreme Court also relayed a ...
indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/supreme-court-bloomberg-article-zee-slapp-9236658/
Sweden Quran burner says he will go to Norway: A Christian Iraqi who burned the Quran in Stockholm said "freedom of speech" in Sweden is a "big ...
dw.com/en/sweden-quran-burner-says-he-will-go-to-norway/a-68683234
A Nigerian woman reviewed some tomato puree online. Now she faces jail: A Nigerian woman who wrote an online review of a can of tomato puree is facing ...
edition.cnn.com/2024/03/27/africa/nigerian-woman-faces-jail-over-online-review-of-tomato-puree-intl-scli
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Quick Glance: Nigerian Woman Faces Jail Over Online Review of Tomato Puree
- A Nigerian woman is facing imprisonment for writing an online review that allegedly damaged a company's reputation.
- Chioma Okoli, a Lagos-based entrepreneur, was arrested for her Facebook post criticizing a local tomato puree brand, leading to potential severe penalties under Nigerian cybercrime laws.
- The case has sparked controversy and protests, with the company pursuing legal action against Okoli despite public outcry and crowdfunding efforts to support her legal defense.
- The founder of the company remains staunch in pursuing the lawsuit, emphasizing the importance of defending the company's reputation despite the ongoing legal battles and public backlash.
Donald Trump Supporters Impersonated Georgia Officials, Prosecutor Tells Court: Trump "lied over and over and over again," Georgia prosecutor says in court.
newsweek.com/donald-trump-atlanta-georgia-indictment-fani-willis-free-speech-2020-election-1884710
Meta employee calls out company for limiting staff’s free speech: The employee calls Meta’s policy on workplace conversations “toxic.”
thestreet.com/employment/meta-employee-calls-out-company-for-limiting-staffs-free-speech
The Next Star Trek Movie Will Be An Origin Story For The Entire Franchise: Black Mirror and Andor director Toby Haynes' upcoming Star Trek film is ...
slashfilm.com/1549400/next-star-trek-movie-origin-story-franchise/
Quick Glance: The Origin Story of the Star Trek Franchise
- Star Trek has a long-standing history and is still ongoing.
- A new Star Trek movie appears to focus on an origin story.
- Creative talents like Toby Haynes and Seth Grahame-Smith are involved in the project.
- The film is expected to shed light on the origin of the main timeline of the entire Star Trek franchise.
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence chief considers Telegram as problem for national security, but sees benefits in it
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/27/7448464/
Irvine takes no action on banning protests near residences: The proposed ordinance could be back on the City Council's agenda in May.
ocregister.com/2024/03/27/irvine-takes-no-action-on-banning-protests-near-residences/
Judge dismisses lawsuit by Musk's X against nonprofit researchers tracking hate speech on platform
apnews.com/article/x-twitter-musk-hate-speech-lawsuit-fafa1904f5525f9ab64250e81a72d210
Quick Glance: Court dismisses Musk's lawsuit against hate speech watchdog
- A U.S. judge rejected Musk's lawsuit against an organization holding him accountable for hate speech on his X social media platform.
- The judge stated that X Corp sued the Center for Countering Digital Hate to punish criticism and deter advertisers.
- X plans to appeal the ruling, as Musk faces criticism for handling abusive content since acquiring Twitter.
- The ruling supports accountability for social media companies and demonstrates Musk's inability to manipulate the law.
Balance between fighting misinformation and protecting speech on social media gets more complicated
cbsnews.com/news/social-media-misinformation-supreme-court-free-speech-60-minutes/
Elon Musk's X to pay fees to support Dr. Kulvinder Kaur Gill after failed lawsuit
mashable.com/article/elon-musk-x-to-support-covid-vaccine-skeptic-kulvinder-kaur-gill-lawsuit
The frightening chill on free speech : In the tussle between good intentions and bad actors, society is in danger of losing sight of what it most needs to ...
ft.com/content/97fa01d8-0807-46d1-87c7-33fa46388ee9
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Sinn Féin accused of ‘so much cowardice’ on hate speech Bill: News from the Irish Examiner's team of reporters
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41362147.html
SC: ‘Injuction Orders Stifle Public Debate, Free Speech’, Lower Courts Should Exercise Restrain
thewire.in/law/sc-injuction-orders-stifle-public-debate-free-speech-lower-courts-should-exercise-restrain
Supreme Court case from little Castle Hills has big implications: A dispute over documents in Castle Hills has raised big legal questions pertaining to freedom ...
expressnews.com/opinion/editorial/article/sylvia-gonzalez-scotus-castle-hills-19363244.php
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Judge dismisses lawsuit by Musk's X against nonprofit researchers tracking hate speech on platform
apnews.com/article/x-twitter-musk-hate-speech-lawsuit-fafa1904f5525f9ab64250e81a72d210
Quick Glance: Court dismisses Musk's lawsuit against hate speech watchdog
- A U.S. judge rejected Musk's lawsuit against an organization holding him accountable for hate speech on his X social media platform.
- The judge stated that X Corp sued the Center for Countering Digital Hate to punish criticism and deter advertisers.
- X plans to appeal the ruling, as Musk faces criticism for handling abusive content since acquiring Twitter.
- The ruling supports accountability for social media companies and demonstrates Musk's inability to manipulate the law.
The restored Star Trek Enterprise-D bridge goes on display in May: The bridge is going on display at Sci-Fi World Musem in Santa Monica, California.
arstechnica.com/culture/2024/03/a-museum-built-around-the-restored-star-trek-1701-d-bridge-opens-in-may/
New Indiana law requires professors to promote 'intellectual diversity' to keep tenure
npr.org/2024/03/22/1239534856/new-indiana-law-requires-professors-to-promote-intellectual-diversity-to-keep-te
What Do Star Trek Uniform Colors Mean?: Star Trek's uniforms have undergone a staggering variety of changes over the years. The famous tricolor coding ...
cbr.com/star-trek-uniform-color-meaning/
The case of Ribnitz-Damgarten: How the AfD is setting a precedent: Protecting freedom of expression in schools, but the right way: The AfD wants to show Germany ...
faz.net/aktuell/feuilleton/debatten/der-fall-ribnitz-damgarten-so-macht-die-afd-schule-19608922.html
Star Trek Teases a Dark Fate for an Original Series God-Like Species: As IDW's Star Trek title hits the mid-way point on its second year ...
screenrant.com/star-trek-teases-dark-fate-original-series-organians/
Star Trek: Enterprise's T'Pol & Trip Had Baby Hopes (But Misunderstand Every 7 Years Rule)
screenrant.com/star-trek-enterprise-trip-tpol-baby-7-years/
The Supreme Court is reviewing how far the government can go in urging social media platforms to remove certain posts. Some conservatives claim that government ... Show more
Former CPS chief says clampdown on protests risks creating ‘thought crimes’ : Exclusive: Max Hill KC says it is imperative to protect free speech when setting ...
theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/24/former-cps-chief-clampdown-protests-risks-creating-thought-crimes
Meta's broad-brush ban on Islamic term harmed free speech, board rules: The company ended up with "over broad" rules, the independent oversight board ...
axios.com/2024/03/26/meta-shaheed-free-speech-oversight-board
Universities ‘may have to cut ties’ with countries threatening free speech: Higher education watchdog says institutions must start thinking now about their ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/universities-may-have-to-cut-ties-with-countries-threatening-free-speech-j7qz23zg9
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Activists applaud decriminalization of false news - Politics - The Jakarta Post: Activists applaud decriminalization of false news - Politics - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2024/03/25/activists-applaud-decriminalization-of-false-news.html
✍️Matthew D'Ancona: What is often grotesquely celebrated as ‘consequence culture’ amounts instead to censorship and intimidationRead more: www.standard.co.uk/comment/dame-sara-khan-batley-grammar-school-teacher-censorship-b1147742.html
Social networks: Florida makes it harder for minors to access platforms: Minors under the age of 14 will be banned from using social networks in Florida in ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/neues-gesetz-florida-erschwert-minderjaehrigen-zugang-zu-plattformen-19612186.html
Fionnula Flanagan's 3 Star Trek Roles Explained: Legendary Irish actress Fionnula Flanagan played three characters in Star Trek who each had links to ...
screenrant.com/star-trek-fionnula-flanagan-3-star-trek-roles/
Byting wisely: The varying narratives of nationalism and independence: So in the spirit of Independence, I urge my reader to exercise independence of ...
thedailystar.net/star-literature/news/byting-wisely-the-varying-narratives-nationalism-and-independence-3575526
Proton VPN’s Samuele Kaplun tells BIRN why they’re offering free services in elections to democratically backsliding countries like Turkey – and why tech ... Show more
School leaders welcome proposal to tackle harassment of teachers: Creation of a ‘cohesion and conflict unit’ in England is among recommendations in ...
theguardian.com/education/2024/mar/25/teachers-facing-threats-and-harassment-at-work-offered-a-lifeline-in-official-report
Bring hate speech legislation ‘back to the drawing board,’ says former minister for justice Charlie Flanagan
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/03/25/bring-hate-speech-legislation-back-to-the-drawing-board-former-minister-for-justice/
New Indiana law requires professors to promote 'intellectual diversity' to keep tenure
npr.org/2024/03/22/1239534856/new-indiana-law-requires-professors-to-promote-intellectual-diversity-to-keep-te
Batley Grammar School 'disappointed' by Government adviser's 'lack of leadership' claim over teacher protests
dewsburyreporter.co.uk/education/batley-grammar-school-disappointed-by-government-advisers-lack-of-leadership-claim-over-teacher-protests-4567682
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Make An Enterprise Animated Series Already, Star Trek: Star Trek: Enterprise could potentially continue as an animated series, and at least two Enterprise actors ...
screenrant.com/star-trek-enterprise-animated-continuation-good/
Timely stay on govt ‘fact-checking unit’: Timely stay on govt
‘fact-checking unit’
deccanherald.com/opinion/editorial/timely-stay-on-govt-fact-checking-unit-2950890
Where Are the 'Don Quixotes' of Indian Academia?: Those who say that teachers should only be concerned with their classroom and limit themselves to the ...
thewire.in/education/where-are-the-don-quixotes-of-indian-academia
In a brief order, the Supreme Court stated that the challenge to the amendments raise “serious constitutional questions” relating to the fundamental right to ... Show more
Protest held in Taipei to oppose Hong Kong's new security law - Focus Taiwan: Taipei, March 23 (CNA) A protest was held in Taipei on Saturday by Hong Kongers in ...
focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202403230014
Martin Sellner case: Why freedom of expression has limits: Free expression of opinion is based on tolerance towards those who think differently ...
thurgauerzeitung.ch/schweiz/toleranzdebatte-nach-dem-polizeieinsatz-gegen-den-rechtsextremisten-martin-sellner-warum-die-meinungsfreiheit-nicht-grenzenlos-ist-ld.2597322
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After appeal to Musk, X suspends accounts that outed neo-Nazi cartoonist: Researchers, journalists are blocked from sharing the alleged identity of Stonetoss.
wired.com/story/elon-musk-x-blocked-journalists-researchers-neo-nazi-cartoonist/
Quick Glance: Elon Musk's X Responds to Uncovering Alleged Neo-Nazi Cartoonist's Identity
- Research specialists and media professionals faced restrictions on X when attempting to expose the supposed identity of the neo-Nazi artist Stonetoss.
- Critics emphasize Musk's active involvement in endorsing extremists on the platform, supporting their narratives, engaging with their profiles, and shielding them from thorough examinations.
- Despite X's efforts to suppress information, individuals persisted in sharing specifics regarding the Stonetoss investigation by disclosing Graebener's name.
- Following the removal of their content, individuals previously limited for disclosing Graebener's identity have had their access restored. However, the timeline for Caraballo's account reactivation remains uncertain. Furthermore, the suspension of the Anonymous Comrade Collective account persists.
Scotland’s new Hate Crime Act is fraught with danger: ‘Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words… make me feel hated just for being me… make me scared to ...
spectator.co.uk/article/scotlands-new-hate-crime-act-is-fraught-with-danger/
‘Took months to ask for ceasefire in Gaza’: Acclaimed writers withdraw from PEN America festival
indianexpress.com/article/books-and-literature/pen-america-writers-withdraw-gaza-palestine-9226850/
Interior Minister @MohsinnaqviC42 's call for stricter laws on #fakenews raises concerns among rights activists.
Read: voicepk.net/2024/03/why-is-interior-minister-concerned-about-regulating-fake-news/ #InternetKholo @PTAofficialpk @TararAttaullah
Are ‘secret agents’ using carefully scripted information to derail the democratic path Guyana is pursuing? - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2024/03/22/are-secret-agents-using-carefully-scripted-information-to-derail-the-democratic-path-guyana-is-pursuing/
Kyle Rittenhouse speech at University of Memphis sparks outrage: The 21-year-old gun rights activist, who was acquitted after fatally shooting two in Kenosha ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/21/kyle-rittenhouse-speech-memphis-university-protests
University of California grapples anew with free speech limits amid Israel-Hamas war turmoil
mercurynews.com/2024/03/21/university-of-california-grapples-anew-with-free-speech-limits-amid-israel-hamas-war-turmoil/
Banned Parler App Makes a Comeback in the App Store, But Who is the Owner Now?: Parler app, known for being a "free speech" social media site ...
techtimes.com/articles/302810/20240321/banned-parler-app-makes-comeback-store-who-owner-now.htm
Disinformation being spread about Hate Crime Act, First Minister claims: The Hate Crime Act will come into force on April 1 despite fears of its impact on free ...
news.stv.tv/scotland/disinformation-being-spread-about-hate-crime-act-first-minister-claims
Centre's Fact Check Unit On Hold: The Case By Kunal Kamra, Editors Guild: Solicitor General Tushar Mehta has said the fact-checking would be restricted to ...
ndtv.com/india-news/centres-fact-check-unit-on-hold-the-case-by-kunal-kamra-editors-guild-5283034
The Supreme Court should let government officials speak out against false information | Opinion
star-telegram.com/opinion/article286920955.html
The Aargau canton police take away the right-wing extremist Martin Sellner before his appearance. That raises questions. 👉 www.beobachter.ch/magazin/gesetze-recht/fall-sellner-wie-weit-geht-meinungsfreiheit-695053
The problem with Michael Gove’s extremism definition: What makes an extremist? A call for violence? The encouragement of discrimination or hatred towards a ...
newstatesman.com/comment/2024/03/the-problem-with-michael-goves-extremism-definition
Regents delay vote on plan to limit political speech on UC websites: For a second time, UC regents postpone a vote to bar employees from posting personal views ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/regents-delay-vote-plan-limit-political-speech-uc-19320409.php
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Fionnula Flanagan's 3 Star Trek Roles Explained: Legendary Irish actress Fionnula Flanagan played three characters in Star Trek who each had links to ...
screenrant.com/star-trek-fionnula-flanagan-3-star-trek-roles/
‘Girls5eva’ Season 3 Ending Explained: Is a Second Comeback Possible?: The girls' comeback tour ends with a bang and a cliffhanger in the Season 3 finale of ...
collider.com/girls5eva-season-3-ending-explained/
How A '50s Western Series Laid The Groundwork For Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Where the original Star Trek series was pitched as 'Wagon Train in space ...
slashfilm.com/1545348/50s-western-laid-groundwork-star-trek-deep-space-nine/
Hong Kong Passes New Hard-Line National Security Law, Further Aligning Territory with Beijing
democracynow.org/2024/3/21/headlines/hong_kong_passes_new_hard_line_national_security_law_further_aligning_territory_with_beijing
Quick Glance: Australia and Britain Condemn China's Actions in Hong Kong and South China Sea
- Australia and Britain criticized China for its actions in Hong Kong and the South China Sea, as well as its support of Russia.
- In a statement following a meeting where London and Canberra deepened their security ties, the two countries expressed concerns about security and rights in Hong Kong, as well as human rights abuses in China.
- The ministers also strongly criticized Russia's invasion of Ukraine and called on China to play a role in ending the conflict.
- They also warned of the potentially severe consequences of an Israeli ground invasion of Rafah in the Gaza Strip.
The Supreme Court can dismantle the censorship-industrial complex: The justices have an opportunity to stop government censorship masquerading as “protecting” ...
thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/4532417-scotus-can-dismantle-the-censorship-industrial-complex/
Event series “Goethe in Exile”: Artists from Belarus take center stage in Berlin: Art- and freedom of expression are a thing of the past in Belarus ...
berliner-zeitung.de/kultur-vergnuegen/veranstaltungsreihe-goethe-im-exil-kuenstler-aus-belarus-stehen-in-berlin-im-mittelpunkt-li.2197647
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"Curbs on #freespeech won't work, we need to promote democratic traditions" - Nasir Zaidi, Senior Journalist#InternetKholo #Pakistan @CMShehbaz
Psychologist on wokeness: “A depressive and negative endless spiral”: Esther Bockwyt is a psychologist who also works as a court expert. She credits her new book ...
nordkurier.de/panorama/psychologin-ueber-wokeness-eine-depressive-und-negative-endlos-spirale-2360167
Restaurant loses appeal against Michelin Guide court ruling - Focus Taiwan: Taipei, March 19 (CNA) The Taiwan High Court on Tuesday rejected an appeal filed by ...
focustaiwan.tw/society/202403190026
Don Lemon asks about ketamine use, hate speech on X in contentious Elon Musk interview
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2024/03/18/don-lemon-elon-musk-interview-show/73014849007/
Quick Glance: Don Lemon cancels show partnership with X after Elon Musk's decision
- Don Lemon canceled the partnership for his show with X after Elon Musk's decision.
- Elon Musk lifted the exclusivity of the show on X after months of pursuing exclusive content.
- Don Lemon challenged Musk, discussing his ketamine use and hate speech on X.
Star Trek: The Difference Between the Federation and Starfleet: We know that Captains Kirk and Picard work for Starfleet. Or do they work for the United ...
denofgeek.com/tv/star-trek-federation-starfleet-differences/
Star Trek Picard Retconned the Divisive Enterprise Series Finale: One shot of the NX-01 in Star Trek: Picard suggests the Star Trek: Enterprise series finale ...
cbr.com/star-trek-picard-theory-enterprise-series-finale/
Supreme Court ruling on Louisiana social media lawsuit could set free speech standards
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/supreme-court-ruling-sets-free-speech-standards/article_b0b6fdde-b30f-5b70-b076-f50d8d14b6a3.html
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Examines Government's Role in Online Disinformation
- The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on the role of the First Amendment in the internet age.
- A significant case testing the implications of the First Amendment in the digital era will be presented in the U.S. Supreme Court.
- Government officials present similar arguments regarding the interactions between the FBI, other agencies, and social media platforms.
- Following the conclusion of the social media case, the court will address a separate matter concerning government influence and the First Amendment.
SV Sandhausen is setting an example for human rights during the International Weeks Against Racism (IWgR)!
"WE! for human rights! Human rights for everyone!" ... Show more
Is shouting 'Pakistan zindabad' illegal? An SC order clarifies: On March 7, a Supreme Court judgment clarified that wishing Pakistan well on its ...
scroll.in/article/1064967/is-shouting-pakistan-zindabad-illegal-an-sc-order-clarifies
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