Abridging, Not Coercing, Is The First Amendment's Yardstick for Speech Violations Philip Hamburger: Prof. Somin is mistaken about Murthy v. Missouri Reason · Mar 25, 2024
Russian Poet Jailed For Anti-War Poem On Ukraine Conflict Russian poet sentenced to seven years in prison for anti-war poem on Ukraine conflict, sparking concerns about freedom of speech and artistic expression in... Top News · Mar 22, 2024
Pressure Mounts On Ukraine To Scrap 'Sponsors Of War' The controversial 'sponsors of war' blacklist in Ukraine faces scrutiny for its impact on freedom of speech and human rights. International pressure mounts... Top News · Mar 21, 2024
FAQs re Murthy v. Missouri Philip Hamburger on How to Understand this Free Speech Case Reason · Mar 14, 2024
UK Government Defines Extremism, Bars Funding For Labeled Groups British government defines extremism, raising concerns over impact on Muslim communities and freedom of speech. Top News · Mar 14, 2024
House Passes Bill To Address National Security Concerns With Tiktok Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton supports bipartisan bill addressing TikTok and China's influence for national security and freedom of speech. Top News · Mar 13, 2024
FDNY And DOJ Investigations Spark Controversy Over Political Interference Concerns FDNY investigates firefighters for booing Letitia James; Gaetz calls for DOJ probe into Jack Smith, sparking debates on freedom of speech and political inf... Top News · Mar 12, 2024
Citizens have right to criticise revocation of Article 370, says Supreme Court Supreme Court quashes FIR against professor for criticizing Article 370 abrogation, upholds right to dissent and freedom of speech. The Hindu · Mar 7, 2024
Hong Kong Judges Dismiss Appeal For Pro-Democracy Radio Host Judges in Hong Kong dismiss appeal in sedition case involving pro-democracy radio host, raising questions about freedom of speech and civil rights. Top News · Mar 7, 2024
Berlinale Artistic Director Defends Freedom Of Speech Amid Controversy The 2024 Berlinale awards show sparks debate over freedom of speech and political sensitivities, with accusations of weaponizing antisemitism and calls for... Top News · Mar 6, 2024
Russian List Adds Kasparov As 'Terrorist And Extremist' Former world chess champion Garry Kasparov labeled as 'terrorist' by Russia, sparking condemnation and concerns for freedom of speech. Top News · Mar 6, 2024
Allow MPs, MLAs to speak in House without fear of harassment, says Supreme Court Constitution Bench upholds legislators' freedom of speech and immunity from prosecution for official actions in Parliament. The Hindu · Mar 4, 2024
How the Supreme Court, over decades, established news media’s right to ad revenue Last week, The Times of India reported that advertisement flow to India’s print media is expected to show seven percent growth in 2024, a record level of rise that exceeds even pre-pandemic levels. As a market leader in print ad revenue, Bennett, Coleman and Company Ltd, the media conglomerate that… Newslaundry · Mar 4, 2024
Journal of Free Speech Law: "Courting Censorship," by Prof. Philip Hamburger The article is here; the Introduction: Has Supreme Court doctrine invited censorship? Not deliberately, of course. Still, it must be asked whether current doctrine has courted censorship—in the same way one might speak of it courting disaster. The Court has repeatedly declared its devotion to the freedom of speech, so… Reason · Feb 20, 2024
The Hindu · Feb 3, 2024 Al-Ameen’s centenary becomes celebration of its founder Celebration of Al-Ameen newspaper's centenary highlights its role in the freedom movement and current concerns over freedom of speech.
The Hindu · Jan 7, 2024 There exists a state of undeclared emergency in Karnataka, says Basavaraj Bommai Congress creating fear & oppression in Karnataka, filing false cases against Hindutva activists & BJP workers. Chief Minister & Ministers curtailing freedom of speech. Ram Temple inauguration on Jan 22, Congress hinting at Godhra-like incident.
The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023 Free speech debate engulfs Denmark’s parliament after passing of law banning Quran burning Bill passes after spate of burning protests that led to uproar in Muslim nations. But some parties believe there is a bigger debate still to be had
The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023 No stopping any constitutionally permissible events, particularly those related to music, theatre, art, and storytelling, says Siddaramaiah CM Siddaramaiah directs police not to obstruct constitutionally conducted events; activists, writers, actors welcome move. Police notice mandates organisers to furnish details to uphold law & order; CM clarifies govt won't impede freedom of speech & expression. #Solidarity #RangaShankara
The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023 A fact check unit that is unconstitutional A state-run fact check unit, such as the one proposed by Tamil Nadu will only cause more harm to society
Zenger · Nov 20, 2023 Elon Musk Claps Back At Advertisers For Pulling Ads Over Endorsement Of Antisemitic Post: ‘Greatest Oppressors Of Free Speech’ On Saturday, Elon Musk, the owner of social media platform X, openly criticized major advertisers for suppressing users' freedom of speech
Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2023 Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: What Iran jail hell taught me about freedom of speech EXCLUSIVE: Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe shared a bunk with one of Evin prison’s pillars of resilience. She tells the Standard of what she learned about Iran’s state-sponsored cancel culture and repression
The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023 PIL in Madras High Court challenges constitution of Fact Checking Unit by T.N. government PIL filed in Madras HC challenging TN Govt's Fact Checking Unit, alleging it curbs freedom of speech & appoints DMK supporter as Mission Director. Court urged to declare G.O. unconstitutional & restrain Mission Director from continuing in post.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 5, 2023 'Beautiful irony': Journalist kicked off GB News in media freedom of speech segment VIEWERS have described a broadcaster and journalist being kicked off GB News in a segment focused on freedom of speech in media “beautiful…
Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2023 Kemi Badenoch: Tech bosses have become too powerful in regulating what we say Ministers, MPs and activists gathered in London to sound an alert over freedom of speech
The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023 TN CM MK Stalin wishes former Madras High Court Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee on day of retirement CM Stalin wishes Meghalaya HC Chief Justice Banerjee on retirement; recalls his service to TN & landmark judgements upholding freedom of speech & right to life. He lauded Banerjee's suo motu PIL to ensure adequate medical aid to COVID-19 patients & wished him a healthy & happy retired life.