Free speech
UK medical org. to investigate NHS use of IHRA antisemitism definition over free speech claims
The British Medical Association has passed a motion calling for an investigation into the use of the IHRA antisemitism definition in the NHS, citing concerns over free expression among staff.
Beirut summons academic following Hezbollah criticism, calling freedom of speech into question
Kanye West concerts at public Tampa stadium locked in despite fierce backlash over Nazi praise
Anti-Israel Columbia protest leader Mohsen Mahdawi fights deportation to Jordan
US appeals court upholds TikTok law forcing its sale
The ruling is expected to be appealed to the Supreme Court of the United States.
Can Israel navigate dissenting voices without undermining democracy? – editorial
'Haaretz' backlash highlights free speech, financial pressure, and democracy under stress/
Sweden to prosecute two men over Quran burnings
Two men will be tried for burning the Koran in Sweden, charged with inciting hate against Muslims.
'Rampant antisemitism on campus': Free speech vs. civil rights in schools
Concerns about campus climate are heightened as students return to school after a contentious spring marked by anti-Israel demonstrations.
Stopping campus antisemitism harms free speech, strengthens democracy - opinion
The use of democratic tools by the demonstrators in the universities creates a negative externalization towards Jewish students that results in the lack of ability to exercise basic rights.
Iran's executions of artists highlights regime's stance on freedom of expression - opinion
Iran has significantly increased executions in 2024, targeting dissenters like rapper Toomaj Salehi, reflecting the regime’s harsh stance on freedom of expression.
Rethinking free speech as hate speech and violence spread - editorial
We must foster an environment where constructive dialogue is encouraged, and diverse perspectives can be shared without fear of retribution or violence.
UK ex-barrister sentenced for blog posts: 'Nothing wrong with being antisemitic’
CPS and the Hampshire Constabulary said that they went through a year's worth of blog posts, but only five antisemitic posts were found to be in violation of the 2003 Communications Act.
Prosecutors seek Trump gag order in NY hush money criminal case
The requests noted Trump's "longstanding history of attacking witnesses, investigators, prosecutors, judges and others involved in legal proceedings against him."
Unity as a value is not dangerous, politicizing values is - opinion
“Unity” is the call for humans to draw a clear boundary between “right vs wrong,” and not let it fall into the muddy waters of “Right vs Left.”
