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Tory free speech champion Lee Anderson says Not My King protesters should emigrate

The loudmouth Tory deputy chairman called for republicans to leave the country, despite previously claiming freedom of speech is "the most important freedom we have"

Daily Mirror

'Freedom of speech' - Jurgen Klopp speaks out on Liverpool fans booing national anthem at Anfield

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reacts after the X against Brentford at Anfield in the Premier League

Liverpool Echo

Governors also have the right to freedom of speech and expression, says Tamilisai Soundararajan

Governors also have the right to freedom of speech and expression guaranteed by the Constitution of India, and no one can stop them from expressing their views, Governor of Telangana Tamilisai Soundararajan, said in Tiruchi, on Saturday.

The Hindu

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Alex Salmond claims Joanna Cherry treated 'shamefully' after Fringe show is cancelled

Salmond told the Record the SNP had reached an "appalling state" if Cherry's colleagues would not stand up for her freedom of speech.

Daily Record

The parallel economy: the rightwing movement creating a safe haven for deplatformed conservative influencers

The last few years have seen the west swept by political polarisation, much of which has played out online. Debates around race, gender and freedom of speech have splintered democracies, spread conspiracy theories and sparked a series of culture wars. One byproduct of this is a rightwing movement in the…

The Conversation

Comply with India’s ‘strict’ laws or go to jail? It’s an easy choice, says Elon Musk

Twitter chief Elon Musk on Wednesday said it is not possible for the social media platform to offer the same freedom of speech to users in India that it does in the US and other Western countries.

Newslaundry

Burkina Faso expels two French journalists

Burkina Faso has expelled two French journalists working for newspapers Le Monde and Liberation, the two publications said on Sunday, accusing the authorities of seeking to stifle freedom of speech with an escalating crackdown on foreign media.

Reuters

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Parker's visit poses plenty of questions

Posie Parker's fleeting visit to New Zealand has put the debate over free speech back in the spotlight.

Newsroom.co.nz

Fabiola Santiago: We played ball with Cuba in Miami, filled the stadium — and expressed ourselves. A win.

Despite the initial overzealous actions of loanDepot park stadium staff who tried to quash the political content of fan clothing, freedom of speech won the day in Miami on Sunday.

Miami Herald

Universities urged to have the ‘cojones’ to stand up for themselves on free speech and sexual misconduct

Former education secretary said universities can deal with grade inflation, sexual misconduct, mental health and freedom of speech themselves

Evening Standard

Police won't investigate people 'taking offence' in new freedom of speech rules

The Home Office says it is protecting lawful debate and difference of opinion

Wales Online

Freedom of speech to be prioritised over taking offence under draft guidelines

Home Secretary Suella Braverman said the draft guidelines will prevent police ‘wrongly getting involved in lawful debate’.

The Independent UK

NL Baithak: Interact live with Team NL

An independent media platform is important to us. We think this is so for most people who value democracy and freedom of speech. It is with this belief that we launched the Newslaundry experiment of Pay To Keep News Free in 2014.

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Cancelling anti-Zelenskyy speaker at Writers' Week would be 'step towards Putin's Russia', Peter Malinauskas says

Peter Malinauskas says he strongly considered cancelling funding to Adelaide Writers' Week amid controversy over an author's views on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but his overriding consideration was to "ensure freedom of speech isn't compromised by cancel culture".

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Florida GOP wants to "censor dissent"

"DeSantis continues to make clear his disdain for freedom of speech," First Amendment advocate says

The Guardian - UK

FIA clarifies new rules on freedom of speech in bid to defuse row with drivers

The governing body insists the sport must remain neutral but that drivers would be free to express themselves outside of competition

Reason

The New York Times Warns That Freedom of Speech 'Threatens Public Health' and 'Democracy Itself'

The paper is unfazed by First Amendment objections to the Biden administration's crusade against "misinformation" on social media.

Reason

North Dakota Legislators Consider Bill To Ban 'Sexually Explicit' Material From Public Libraries

"If you don't like a book, don't read it. The First Amendment's guarantee of the freedom of speech and the right to access information has created a beautiful marketplace of ideas in our country," said one ACLU representative opposing the bill.

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Wales Online

Culture Secretary criticises Gary Lineker over comments on Qatar and US racism

Michelle Donelan also distances herself from Jeremy Clarkson's views on Meghan Markle but says she is 'a believer of freedom of speech'

Reason

More on Hamline

Over at The Dispatch, I have a new piece on Hamline University and its academic freedom struggles. Here's a taste: In an extremely competitive field, Hamline University is making a bold bid to be the new standard-bearer for universities willing to cast aside principles of academic freedom and freedom of…

Reason

FIRE Files Academic Freedom Complaint With Hamline University's Accrediting Agency

From FIRE's letter sent yesterday to the Higher Learning Commission (which is Hamline's accrediting agency, "a regional accreditation agency that accredits degree granting institutions of higher education that are based in the 19-state North Central region of the United States"): To the Higher Learning Commission: As a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated…

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: Bookstores are a refuge for freedom of speech while censors on both sides wage battle

Freedom of speech is forever embattled. That is its nature. Easy to assent to in the abstract, the principle becomes more challenging when the speech at issue assails one’s most cherished values. Polls over the years have consistently reflected this dynamic. “Of course I support freedom of speech,” respondents say,…

The Guardian - UK

Dining across the divide: ‘She sees my generation as not being grateful enough for what we have’

They both vote Labour and agree on Brexit – but what about freedom of speech and cancel culture?

Newslaundry

TMR 2022: Is the space for civic society shrinking in India?

The civil society in India has shrunk in both size and scope. But who is to blame? What is the role of the media in this phenomenon? Will the increasingly symbiotic relationship between governments and corporations allow for meaningful freedom of speech and action?

The Guardian - UK

Higher education regulator to make freedom of speech priority next year

OfS expected to gain new powers to regulate freedom of speech issues in England

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