DARK SECRETS: 18 | Vintage Vibes

'A Tyranny of the Minority': Why This College Dropout Wants To Cancel Cancel Culture

"Being a true free speech champion does require that you defend speech that even you disagree with," says libertarian Rikki Schlott.

Reason · Nov 8, 2023

DCP visits firecracker shops, inspects safety measures

DCP Ajita Vajendla visited Nandigama area to inspect firecracker shops. She, along with CI Haneesh, checked permits and directed traders to maintain safety. Sub-Collector Aditi Singh and DCP Vishal Gunni held a review meet for Deepavali stalls. A single-window system has been introduced to apply for stalls by Nov 9.…

The Hindu · Nov 7, 2023

Bill Ackman's Letter to Harvard re Widespread Antisemitism on Campus

It's worth reading the whole thing, but here is a "highlight": Last Wednesday, I spent seven hours on campus meeting with Jewish, Israeli, and non-Jewish students and faculty at the Law School, at HBS and in a 90-minute town hall in Aldrich 112 with 230 Jewish college students (coincidentally, one…

Reason · Nov 5, 2023

Fire hope progress carries them into MLS playoffs

Before owner Joe Mansueto took over, the Fire were lagging behind their peers and can return to the playoffs for the first time since 2017.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 21, 2023

[UPDATED] New York AG Tells Platforms to Disclose What They Are Doing About "Calls for Violence and Other Materials That May Incite Violence"

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression responds.

Reason · Oct 19, 2023

New York's Online Hate Speech Law Raises Serious First Amendment Concerns

Even content creators outside of New York would feel its effects.

Reason · Oct 18, 2023

Lionel Messi is easily MLS’ highest-paid player at $20.4 million annual compensation

Messi earns more than the entire payroll of all but three other MLS teams. He has the highest total compensation in MLS, followed by Toronto’s Lorenzo Insigne at $15.4 million and the Fire’s Xherdan Shaqiri at $8,153,000.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 18, 2023

The Canceling of the American Mind, by FIRE's Greg Lukianoff and Rikki Schlott

I just read and much enjoyed this new book, and highly recommend it: It's readable, factually detailed, and thoughtful in its analysis and recommendations. For a taste of the argument, see this Substack post. And here are a few of the jacket blurbs from others: This riveting book presents compelling…

Reason · Oct 17, 2023

FIRE Letter to NYU School of Law About the Ryna Workman Pro-Hamas-Attack Speech Controversy

Here's the text of today's letter (see here for the full letter, including footnotes): FIRE is deeply concerned by New York University School of Law's recent suggestion to The New York Times that it may be investigating student Ryna Workman for their protected political speech amid intense public and campuswide…

Reason · Oct 16, 2023

Fire need to make changes even if they reach MLS playoffs

What happened in their match against Charlotte is more proof that continuity isn’t the answer for the Fire.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 14, 2023