free speech

Meta drops restrictions which protected LGBTQ community

Meta's global policy chief stated, "It’s not right that things can be said on TV or the floor of Congress but not on our platforms."

NJ Congressman denounces Rutgers faculty for adopting BDS resolution

Gottheimer said that the resolution was antisemitic and called for a state university to divest and cut academic affiliations from a key democratic ally.

US appeals court upholds TikTok law forcing its sale

The ruling is expected to be appealed to the Supreme Court of the United States.

By REUTERS
06/12/2024

Can Israel navigate dissenting voices without undermining democracy?

'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.

By REUTERS
28/08/2024

'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

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.

By TOMER RAYFER
09/06/2024

Iran's executions of artists highlights regime's stance on freedom of expression

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

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.

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