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Utah Would Rather Repeal Social Media Age Check Law Than Defend It In Court

Laws like Utah's would require anyone using social media to prove their age through methods such as submitting biometric data or a government-issued ID.

Reason

The Last Liberal

Bill Maher on weed, wokeness, and 30 years of free speech

Reason

Chicago Fire Boss Confirms Brett's Final Season Won't 'Go Exactly According To Plan,' But My Sympathies Are Limited

Season 12 is Kara Killmer's last as Sylvie Brett, and even the showrunner's comments don't make me feel too sympathetic for certain of her struggles.

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"Yes, the Last 10 Years Really Have Been Worse for Free Speech" (Focusing on Universities)

An interesting and, I think, sound analysis by Greg Lukianoff (FIRE), responding to ACLU National Legal Director (and Georgetown law professor) David Cole's review of Lukianoff & Rikki Schlott's The Canceling of the American Mind in the New York Review of Books. An excerpt: [A]fter 9/11 only about three professors…

Reason

Chicago Fire's Boss Addresses All The One Chicago Cast Exits, And Her Reasoning Makes A Lot Of Sense

As Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D. say goodbye to more major cast members this season, the latter show's EP addressed the exits.

Cinemablend

Despite Chicago Fire's Sweet Behind-The-Scenes Story About [SPOILER]'s Exit, I Had Concerns About The Character's Ending

Chicago Fire already said a big goodbye in Season 12, and the sweet BTS story didn't entirely allay my fears while watching the premiere.

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Want to Use Social Media? Utah Wants You to Hand Over Your ID.

A new lawsuit is challenging a Utah law that requires age verification to use social media and forces minors to get their parents permission first.

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'Little Bit Of A Rude Shock': Chicago Fire Showrunner On Embracing Challenges For Season 12 After Major Cliffhangers

Chicago Fire boss Andrea Newman explained what was a "rude shock" in getting back to work for Season 12.

Cinemablend

"It is not safe to be outside" – Colorado firefighters suffer cold-related injuries while rescuing hypothermic hiker

A person was found suffering frostbite and unable to move after becoming stranded in North Cheyenne Cañon Park

Advnture

Jackson, George hit form, Fire book finals berth

Lauren Jackson and Cayla George found offensive touch ahead of the Opals' Olympic qualifiers next month while the WNBL's top two sides traded blows.

AAP

After One Chicago Trailer's Tense Stellaride Moment, Chicago Fire Boss Previews What's Ahead With Taylor Kinney's Return

Chicago Fire showrunner Andrea Newman talked what's up with Stellaride after their interaction in a One Chicago 2024 trailer.

Cinemablend

Fire stay top of WNBL ladder with win over Bendigo

The Townsville Fire have overcome a rare quiet outing from captain Sami Whitcomb to post an 86-72 WNBL road win over the Bendigo Spirit.

AAP

EA FC 24 Versus guide adds powered-up Fire and Ice cards

Son, Neymar and Rodri front the FC 24 Versus cards list

GamesRadar

Universities Use DEI Statements To Enforce Groupthink

DEI statements are political litmus tests.

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Chicago Fire's First Looks Already Answer Some Cliffhanger Questions, But Can The Season 12 Premiere Work Without Casey?

NBC's new Chicago Fire photos give away how certain cliffhangers will be resolved in the Season 12 premiere, but there are definitely still questions.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami will face Fire Aug. 31 at Soldier Field

Chicago opens the MLS season at Philadelphia on Feb. 24. The home opener vs. FC Cincinnati will be March 2.

Reason

Video Shows Vermont State Trooper Arrest Man for Flipping Him Off

FIRE and the ACLU of Vermont are now representing the man in a free speech lawsuit.

AAP

Fire extend WNBL streak, painful end to Caps' drought

Sami Whitcomb helped stretch Townsville Fire's WNBL winning streak to seven games as Jade Melbourne sparked the UC Capitals in a drought-breaking victory.

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Brooklyn College Forced a Student To Take Down Anti-Israel Signs While Leaving Other Posters Untouched

A graduate student was forced to take down two pro-Palestinian signs from the door of her art studio, but others were allowed to keep up their own political messages.

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Chicago Fire Adds A New Firefighter For Season 12, And I'm Really Getting Nervous About Gallo

A new firefighter is coming to Firehouse 51, and now I can't help but fear for Gallo in Chicago Fire Season 12.

Reason

"The Trouble with Congress or College Presidents Policing Free Speech on Campuses"

Will Creeley (FIRE) and I have this L.A. Times opinion piece today. I doubt our readers will find anything new here (it's based on FIRE's past work explaining free speech, and on my posts about the absence of any exception for advocacy of genocide), but I thought I'd pass it…

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Parents Want To Downsize, Expect Their 19-Year-Old To Move Out

Having your children move out can be bittersweet. However, if you’re forcing your kids to leave with very little warning, things can get emotionally messy... especially in this economy. The post Parents Want To Downsize, Expect Their 19-Year-Old To Move Out first appeared on Bored Panda.

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US university presidents face firestorm over ‘evasive’ answers on antisemitism

Congressional testimony on campus policies by heads of Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania and MIT draws criticism

Reason

"This Will Not End Well": FIRE on Penn President's Backtracking on Free Speech

"Conservatives like Rep. Elise Stefanik should ask themselves: Do you honestly believe this [proposed new rule against "calls for genocide"] won't be weaponized to ban an Israeli cabinet official from speaking at Penn? An Israeli Defense Force soldier?"

Reason

FIRE's Statement on the House Hearings on Anti-Semitism

"Double standards are frustrating, but we should address them by demanding free speech be protected consistently — not by expanding the calls for censorship."

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