Tag #Freedom Of Speech

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Book Banning, Information Suppression, and the Decline of Critical Thinking

This article discusses the detrimental effects of book banning and information suppression on critical thinking, highlighting the author's observations of declining critical thinking skills among students and the broader societal implications, including the impact of the proposed deconstruction of t...

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NZ Diplomat Fired for Criticizing Trump

New Zealand's High Commissioner to the UK, Phil Goff, was dismissed for publicly criticizing US President Donald Trump's historical knowledge, drawing a parallel to Neville Chamberlain's appeasement of Hitler; this highlights the constraints on diplomats expressing personal opinions while representi...

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Sydney University Apologizes for Wrongfully Threatening Transgender Student with Suspension

The University of Sydney mistakenly threatened a transgender Malaysian asylum-seeking student with suspension for pro-Palestine whiteboard messages, but has since apologized, citing an administrative error; the student feared deportation.

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EU Investigates X for Content Moderation Failures

The EU is investigating X, owned by Elon Musk, for lax content moderation following a controversial post suggesting amnesty for the Ukrainian president; this highlights the EU's struggle to regulate online platforms while protecting free speech.

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Dutch Council Member Resigns After Email on Israel-Hamas Conflict Deemed Antisemitic

Hilversum council member Bart Heller resigned after sending an email that was considered antisemitic because it highlighted Palestinian casualties while responding to a request for sympathy towards Israeli victims of Hamas; the Chief Rabbi and city council criticized the email.

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CDU/CSU Inquiry into NGOs Sparks Controversy Over State Funding and Political Neutrality

Following mass protests against their stricter migration policies passed with the AfD, the CDU/CSU launched a parliamentary inquiry into 17 NGOs involved, questioning their political neutrality and state funding, sparking controversy and impacting coalition talks.

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DOJ Investigates UC System for Antisemitic Discrimination

The US Department of Justice is investigating the University of California system for potential antisemitic discrimination following demonstrations against Israel's war in Gaza, prompted by complaints of insufficient responses to antisemitic and anti-Arab harassment and fueled by President Trump's t...

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Paris Feminist March Defies Ban Amidst Political Tensions

Hundreds of women marched in Paris on March 7th, 2024, defying a temporarily suspended police ban to protest against anti-LGBTQI, racist, and colonialist discourse, with a counter-protest planned by a far-right group.

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Iranian Filmmakers Face Trial for "My Favourite Cake" Amidst Crackdown on Dissent

The filmmakers and lead actress of the award-winning Iranian film "My Favourite Cake" are on trial in Tehran for allegedly violating public morality and propagating anti-regime propaganda, reflecting the ongoing crackdown on artistic freedom and dissent following the 2022 protests.

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Turkish Court Acquits Five Halk TV Journalists

A Turkish court acquitted five Halk TV journalists on charges related to broadcasting a recorded conversation involving a controversial expert witness discussed by Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, with one journalist released from 34 days of pretrial detention.

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Midwife Cleared After Anti-Abortion Social Media Post

A student midwife, Sara Spencer, was investigated by Edinburgh Napier University for expressing anti-abortion views on a private social media group; after being cleared, she advocates for greater awareness of freedom of speech within health boards.

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German CDU/CSU Faces Backlash Over NGO Funding Inquiry After Migration Policy Vote

Following a controversial vote on stricter migration policies with the far-right AfD, the CDU/CSU in Germany faces mass protests from numerous NGOs, some state-funded. The CDU/CSU launched a parliamentary inquiry targeting 17 NGOs, questioning their political neutrality and threatening funding cuts.

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