UNBELIEVABLE: 26 | History Defined

New York Forces Websites To Monitor 'Hateful' Speech. A New Lawsuit Says This Violates the First Amendment.

"The state of New York can't turn bloggers into Big Brother, but it's trying to do just that," said FIRE attorney Daniel Ortner.

Reason · Dec 5, 2022

Fire winger Chris Mueller looking to get back into USMNT contention

To resume his climb, Mueller needs to have a strong 2023 season with the Fire.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 3, 2022

Volokh v. N.Y. A.G.: "New York Can't Target Protected Online Speech by Calling It 'Hateful Conduct'"

From the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression: Today, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression sued New York Attorney General Letitia James, challenging a new state law that forces websites and apps to address online speech that someone, somewhere finds humiliating or vilifying. The law is titled "Social media…

Reason · Dec 1, 2022

Fire defender Wyatt Omsberg ‘hungry for more’ after 2022 season cut short

After spending his career mostly as a backup, Omsberg took advantage of his chance to start. In an instant, however, Omsberg’s 14th game of the year turned into his last.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 19, 2022

World Cup Watch: A guide to local bars with strong international soccer reputations

With the World Cup opening play this weekend, Chicago’s deeply rooted international soccer culture will be on full display for the next four weeks at a handful of pubs that have earned a city-wide reputation as go-to joints for the world’s most popular sport.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 19, 2022

Court Blocks Florida Stop WOKE Act's Limits on What and How Public University Professor Can Teach

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression reports: Today a federal court halted enforcement of key parts of Florida's "Stop WOKE Act" in the state's public universities, declaring that the law violates the First Amendment rights of students and faculty. The court ruled that the "positively dystopian" act "officially bans…

Reason · Nov 17, 2022

Fire defender Carlos Teran and the art of the long throw-in

Teran’s arm strength gives opponents something to think about, and provides the Fire with scoring chances they might not get otherwise.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 12, 2022

A Michigan Mayor Tried To Stop Constituents From Criticizing Her. Now, They're Suing.

Monique Owens shouted over critical speakers at a September city council meeting, claiming it was her "First Amendment right."

Reason · Nov 11, 2022

Nicholson leads Townsville to big WNBL win

The Townsville Fire have kicked off their WNBL season with a 36-point victory behind 35 points from Lauren Nicholson and 14 assists from Stephanie Reid

AAP · Nov 6, 2022

Xherdan Shaqiri focused on soccer, not politics, as World Cup approaches

For some, the upcoming tournament is another example of sportswashing, with concerns about the treatment of migrant laborers, the LGBT community and women.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 5, 2022