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What are the limits of free speech? We may have arrived at them

Political operatives on the far right have long spoken about their ambition to shift the “Overton window”. The aim is to “mainstream” ideas long considered unthinkable, through gradual, step-by-step radicalisation and repetition – especially on hot-button issues such as immigration, sexuality, race and identity.

The Conversation

Why is our so-called democratic society suppressing freedom of speech?

Trump stoking bigotry and calling journalists ‘enemies of the people’ is reminiscent of Hitler. It’s hard to imagine – until it isn’t

The Guardian - US

Israel, Hamas, and the Need for Neutral Free Speech Principles

The Israel-Hamas war has sparked ideological swaps in many places regarding freedom of speech, confirming more than ever why we need neutral free speech principles.

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Review: A Satirical How-To Guide for Imperialists

Freedom "requires you to curtail freedom of speech and freedom of the press," the book declares.

Reason

Elon Musk says 'Grok is the most fun AI in the world': "It's the most based and uncensored model of its class yet"

X users say Grok is "the most based and uncensored model of its class yet." They also praised Elon Musk for "ensuring freedom of speech for humans and machines alike with @x + @xai."

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Assange Family To Headline Tether, Lugano's Plan B Crypto Forum

Julian Assange's recent release reawakened the freedom of speech movement and exhibited crypto's support for freedom-centric causes after a single donor covered most of the activist's home flight costs.

International Business Times

Labour halts Tory law on freedom of speech in English universities

Education secretary ‘to consider options’ including repeal of controversial powers introduced by last government

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Texas’ social media law remains blocked after U.S. Supreme Court sends it back to lower court

The tech industry saw the measured ruling as a win. Attorney General Ken Paxton vowed to continue defending the law.

The Texas Tribune

Why is Ireland’s hate crime bill attracting so much hate of its own?

Critics say the bill could have a ‘chilling’ effect on freedom of speech and stifle debate about important issues.

Al Jazeera

‘Trad-wife’ TikTok influencer fired over n-word did a ‘soul search’ and couldn’t care less about ‘backlash’

‘If my freedom of speech [is] taken, they’ll be coming for yours next,’ she posted in the aftermath of the offensive viral video

The Independent UK

Journal of Free Speech Law: "Fiction, Defamation, and Freedom of Speech," by Prof. Collin O'Neil

An article from the Defamation: Philosophical and Legal Perspectives symposium, sponsored by the Center for Legal Philosophy at UC Irvine.

Reason

Australia drops legal fight against X over church stabbing videos

Elon Musk’s social media platform welcomes decision as a victory for freedom of speech.

Al Jazeera

Who gets to decide what counts as ‘disorder’?

As a scholar of urban governance and data policy, I viewed the responses to protests on U.S. campuses as about more than threats to academic freedom and freedom of speech.

The Conversation

President Donald Trump's Manhattan Convictions are Unconstitutional

The first amendment protects the alleged payment of hush money to a porn star to influence an election outcome as the u.s. supreme court will eventually rule

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Kansas City Chiefs Kicker Sparks Controversy With Speech

The controversy over Harrison Butker's speech at Benedictine College raises questions about freedom of speech and the NFL's response to conflicting persona...

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More than half the world cannot speak freely, report finds

Sharp rise in number of people facing a crisis in freedom of speech, while authors particularly alarmed by deterioration in India under Narendra Modi

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Pro-Palestinian Protesters Disrupt University Of Michigan Commencement Ceremony

Protesters disrupt University of Michigan commencement ceremony, sparking discussions on protest behavior and freedom of speech.

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Houthis Offer Education To US Protest Suspended Students

Houthi group offers educational support to US students amid crackdown on protests, raising concerns about freedom of speech.

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Prominent Republicans Condemn Judge's 'Dangerous' Gag Order In Trump Trial

Prominent Republican candidates criticize Judge Merchan's gag order on Trump's trial, highlighting threats to democracy and freedom of speech.

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Thousands Protest 'Foreign Agents' Bill In Georgia

Protest in Georgia against 'foreign agents' bill sparks debate on freedom of speech and civil liberties.

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Texas Governor Abbott Vows To Continue Arrests Of Protesters

Governor Abbott's response to pro-Palestinian protests at UT Austin raises concerns over freedom of speech and antisemitism.

The Guardian - AU

Elon Musk’s battle over the Sydney church stabbing video is not about freedom of speech. It’s to titillate his followers

The X owner was always going to turn the video removal request into a glib culture war fought with 4chan-style memes and late-night missives

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Australian PM Praises X's Fight Against Church Stabbing Posts

Australian Prime Minister praises X for defending freedom of speech in church stabbing incident, sparking important conversations on online content moderation.

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Far-Right Conference In Brussels Faces Legal Challenges

Legal challenges and political opposition surround the National Conservative conference in Brussels, sparking debates on freedom of speech and the future o...

The Hindu

Review plea in SC claims electoral bonds case alleged ‘make-believe violation of fundamental rights’

The petition said the Parliament, where petitioner-lawyer Mathews J. Nedumpara was “symbolically present”, had ushered in the scheme through an amendment in the Finance Act to curb black money.

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