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
Israel does not have freedom of speech - comment
Yes, the right wing has full freedom of speech, but it is not the country as a whole.
Jewish daughter of UK official drops Uni. of Leeds course over antisemitism
Tabytha Shapps dropped a course following antisemitic and anti-Israel comments made by her peers.
Calls for genocide on private college campuses do not require nuance - opinion
Nuance is the enemy of reason in some circumstances, and this is such a circumstance.
Denmark passes bill to ban Quran burnings
The issue garnered attention in the region after a planned Torah burning was approved by Sweden before being scrapped by the organizers, whose goal to ban the burning of all holy books.
Supporters of terrorism abusing freedom of speech - opinion
Legislation is needed that clearly defines the boundaries and intended purpose of freedom of speech.
Is Elon Musk inadvertently helping Hamas win the war online? - opinion
The war with Hamas is highlighting that unfettered free speech becomes a weapon in the hands of bad actors. Elon Musk is not a neutral moderator – he's part of the problem.
Islamist rally in London calls for 'Muslim armies' to invade Israel
The group, which is banned in Germany, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, officially opposes Hamas but described the October 7 attack as "a day of good news."
China seeks to ban comments, clothing that 'harm the feelings' of the country
Many people took to Chinese social media to express their worries that the amendments could lead to more censorship.
Nobel-winning Russian journalist to challenge 'foreign agent' designation
The Russia's justice ministry said Muratov, who sold his Nobel medal at auction to help Ukrainian child refugees, had "created and disseminated material (produced by) foreign agents.
Danish government prepares bill to stop Quran burnings
The government rejected protests by some Danish opposition parties that said banning Quran burnings would infringe on free speech.