Chinese Filmmaker Faces Trial for Documentary on 2022 Covid Protests
Chinese filmmaker Chen Pinlin faces trial in Shanghai on Monday, accused of "picking quarrels and provoking trouble" for his documentary about the 2022 Covid protests, which documented widespread dissent and challenged the government's narrative.
Chinese Filmmaker Faces Trial for Documentary on 2022 Covid Protests
Chinese filmmaker Chen Pinlin faces trial in Shanghai on Monday, accused of "picking quarrels and provoking trouble" for his documentary about the 2022 Covid protests, which documented widespread dissent and challenged the government's narrative.
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32% Bias Score
Badinter Recalls 2007 Charlie Hebdo Trial, Foretelling Later Attacks
In 2007, philosopher Elisabeth Badinter testified for Charlie Hebdo during a trial over Muhammad caricatures, warning against restricting free speech and foreshadowing later attacks on the publication.
Badinter Recalls 2007 Charlie Hebdo Trial, Foretelling Later Attacks
In 2007, philosopher Elisabeth Badinter testified for Charlie Hebdo during a trial over Muhammad caricatures, warning against restricting free speech and foreshadowing later attacks on the publication.
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48% Bias Score
Charlie Hebdo, Syria, and the Enduring Fight for Free Speech
The tenth anniversary of the Charlie Hebdo massacre prompts reflection on the parallels between the attack and the suppression of free speech in Syria under Assad, highlighting the ongoing conflict between religious extremism and freedom of expression, and the author's personal journey from supporti...
Charlie Hebdo, Syria, and the Enduring Fight for Free Speech
The tenth anniversary of the Charlie Hebdo massacre prompts reflection on the parallels between the attack and the suppression of free speech in Syria under Assad, highlighting the ongoing conflict between religious extremism and freedom of expression, and the author's personal journey from supporti...
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44% Bias Score
UN Demands Release of Ill Russian Anti-War Activist
UN Special Rapporteur Mariana Katzarova demanded the immediate release of Alexei Gorinov, a 63-year-old Russian former municipal deputy imprisoned since April 2022 for anti-war statements, citing his severe health decline in prison and the Kremlin's refusal to include him in a recent prisoner exchan...
UN Demands Release of Ill Russian Anti-War Activist
UN Special Rapporteur Mariana Katzarova demanded the immediate release of Alexei Gorinov, a 63-year-old Russian former municipal deputy imprisoned since April 2022 for anti-war statements, citing his severe health decline in prison and the Kremlin's refusal to include him in a recent prisoner exchan...
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56% Bias Score
Florida Enacts Strict Social Media Restrictions for Minors
Florida's new law, effective January 1st, 2024, prohibits children under 14 from creating social media accounts and requires parental consent for 14-15 year olds, aiming to reduce negative mental health impacts and cyberbullying, but faces legal challenges for violating free speech rights.
Florida Enacts Strict Social Media Restrictions for Minors
Florida's new law, effective January 1st, 2024, prohibits children under 14 from creating social media accounts and requires parental consent for 14-15 year olds, aiming to reduce negative mental health impacts and cyberbullying, but faces legal challenges for violating free speech rights.
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48% Bias Score
Crackdown on Books Intensifies in Russia
Bookstores across Moscow are removing books by prominent Russian authors critical of the Putin regime, mirroring Soviet-era censorship and highlighting growing repression of free speech.
Crackdown on Books Intensifies in Russia
Bookstores across Moscow are removing books by prominent Russian authors critical of the Putin regime, mirroring Soviet-era censorship and highlighting growing repression of free speech.
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44% Bias Score
Oxford Union Debate Descends into Chaos Amidst Pro-Palestinian Bias
The Oxford Union's November 28 debate on Palestine was marred by partisan bias, inflammatory rhetoric, and audience hostility, prompting an open letter from 300 academics condemning the event.
Oxford Union Debate Descends into Chaos Amidst Pro-Palestinian Bias
The Oxford Union's November 28 debate on Palestine was marred by partisan bias, inflammatory rhetoric, and audience hostility, prompting an open letter from 300 academics condemning the event.
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52% Bias Score
Musk's Global Political Activism Sparks International Controversy
Elon Musk's political activities, including endorsing a German party, potential UK donations, criticizing Italian courts, and battling Brazilian authorities, have caused significant international controversy, raising concerns about foreign influence, freedom of speech, and regulatory oversight of so...
Musk's Global Political Activism Sparks International Controversy
Elon Musk's political activities, including endorsing a German party, potential UK donations, criticizing Italian courts, and battling Brazilian authorities, have caused significant international controversy, raising concerns about foreign influence, freedom of speech, and regulatory oversight of so...
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36% Bias Score
Musk's AfD Support Fuels German Election Controversy
Elon Musk's public support for Germany's far-right AfD party in the leadup to the February 23rd election, including provocative attacks on German leaders via his social media platform X, has sparked outrage among German politicians and raises questions about foreign interference and the limits of fr...
Musk's AfD Support Fuels German Election Controversy
Elon Musk's public support for Germany's far-right AfD party in the leadup to the February 23rd election, including provocative attacks on German leaders via his social media platform X, has sparked outrage among German politicians and raises questions about foreign interference and the limits of fr...
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44% Bias Score
Mali: Opposition Figures Imprisoned and Abducted Amid Crackdown on Dissent
A Malian court sentenced opposition leader Issa Kaou N'Djim to two years in prison (one year suspended) for criticizing Burkina Faso's military junta, while another opposition figure, Ibrahim Nabi Togola, was abducted; both incidents underscore the increasing crackdown on dissent in Mali.
Mali: Opposition Figures Imprisoned and Abducted Amid Crackdown on Dissent
A Malian court sentenced opposition leader Issa Kaou N'Djim to two years in prison (one year suspended) for criticizing Burkina Faso's military junta, while another opposition figure, Ibrahim Nabi Togola, was abducted; both incidents underscore the increasing crackdown on dissent in Mali.
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48% Bias Score
Moroccan Activists Face Charges Over Earthquake Reconstruction Criticism
Four Moroccan activists face defamation charges for criticizing the post-earthquake reconstruction in El-Haouz, one is detained, highlighting tensions between authorities and victims' groups despite official reports of 57,000 reconstruction permits and over 35,000 homes rebuilt or under construction...
Moroccan Activists Face Charges Over Earthquake Reconstruction Criticism
Four Moroccan activists face defamation charges for criticizing the post-earthquake reconstruction in El-Haouz, one is detained, highlighting tensions between authorities and victims' groups despite official reports of 57,000 reconstruction permits and over 35,000 homes rebuilt or under construction...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Delay TikTok Ban
President-elect Donald Trump urged the Supreme Court to postpone TikTok's potential ban until a political solution is found, challenging a federal appeals court ruling that upheld a law requiring TikTok's separation from its Chinese parent company or face a ban. Oral arguments are set for January 10...
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Delay TikTok Ban
President-elect Donald Trump urged the Supreme Court to postpone TikTok's potential ban until a political solution is found, challenging a federal appeals court ruling that upheld a law requiring TikTok's separation from its Chinese parent company or face a ban. Oral arguments are set for January 10...
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36% Bias Score