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The Nazi-Skokie Controversy

In 1977, a planned neo-Nazi march in Skokie, Illinois set off one of history's most contentious debates about the limits of free speech.

Reason · Sep 22

Hate Speech and the Marketplace of Ideas in Postwar America

After the Second World War, the nation grappled with tensions between protecting free speech and eliminating hate speech.

Reason · Sep 18

ICE Spent $525 Million on Surveillance Tech. Some of It Is Infringing on Americans' Freedom of Speech.

New details emerge regarding the Trump administration's surveillance dragnet cracking down on its online critics.

Reason · Aug 7

Americans divided but anxious over future of voting, speech and gun rights, poll finds

The survey, conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, underscores a deep-seated consensus on the importance of personal freedoms

The Independent UK · Jun 17

Can France's Canal+ legally blacklist film professionals for criticising owner Vincent Bolloré?

In response to a petition signed by French film professionals protesting against the ever-growing hold of conservative businessman Vincent Bolloré on France's media industry, the group's CEO threatened to blacklist them. But is such a threat legal and could it undermine freedom of speech?

Euronews · May 22

Some see white livestreamer's freedom of speech claims as cover for race-baiting

Experts say free speech claims by a white livestreamer charged with shooting a Black man outside a Tennessee courthouse don't constitute a blanket shield if unwanted interactions escalate and result in violence

The Independent UK · May 21

Trump's Responses to Kimmel and Comey Highlight His Contempt for Freedom of Speech

The president is not shy about using government power to punish people for saying things that offend him.

Reason · May 6

Jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai wins free speech award in Germany

Media tycoon honoured in absentia as critics decry his 20-year sentence under national security law

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30

University wins High Court challenge over record £585,000 freedom of speech fine

The University of Sussex took legal action against the Office for Students (OfS) last year over the watchdog’s decision in March 2025

The Independent UK · Apr 29

Palestine Action ban created ‘culture of fear’, UK appeal court hears

Home secretary is challenging high court decision that PA’s proscription interfered with freedom of speech

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28