freedom of speech
Florida School Board Pulls Dictionaries From Shelves in Latest War on Books
School district officials say that the dictionary contains terms, references, and description of “sexual conduct.”
‘I Will Not Leave’: Muslim Journalist Defies Modi’s Escalating Clampdown
Rana Ayyub is facing several baseless criminal charges from the Indian government, including money laundering for collecting COVID–related donations.
Facebook Says ‘Death to Khamenei’ Posts Are OK for the Next Two Weeks
After the company took down several posts on Instagram that included the popular protest chant against Iran’s ruler, the company made a temporary exception to its own policies.
Photos Show Scale of Unrest Across Spain After Arrest of Left-Wing Rapper
Following the detention of Pablo Hasél, clashes between riot police and protesters took place in Madrid, Barcelona and other cities.
Tripadvisor Warning on Hotel Puts Thailand's Defamation Laws In Spotlight
The extraordinary case isn’t actually that extraordinary in a country where defamation cases can lead to jail time.
Singapore’s Prime Minister Is Suing a Blogger for Defamation
Singapore’s leaders defend defamation lawsuits as a way of protecting their reputations. But critics say the practice stifles freedom of expression.
China's Unleashing a Propaganda 'Wolfpack' on Twitter — Even Though Citizens Go to Jail for Tweeting
The Communist Party has given dozens of diplomats and government officials free rein to use the platform to attack enemies and defend Beijing’s actions.
The Philippine Government Wanted a Filipino in Taiwan Deported for Criticising Duterte. Taiwanese Netizens Were Outraged.
Taiwanese people showed an outpouring of support for the Filipino caregiver, but other Filipinos in Taiwan backed the government.
Why, Exactly, Toby Young's Free Speech Union Is So Pathetic
It's equal parts cynical and embarrassing.
Woman Who Encouraged Her Boyfriend to Kill Himself in Texts Won't Get a Supreme Court Hearing
Michelle Carter was convicted and sentenced to 15 months in jail for a "campaign of coercion" on her suicidal boyfriend.
Quebec Author Charged with Child Porn Over ‘Hansel and Gretel’ Retelling
The case could set an alarming precedent for artists, according to freedom of speech experts.
Here’s All You Need to Know About Singapore’s 'Fake News' Law
The government started implementing the law today.