To some in the U.K., the criticisms from the American right over arrests of people for hate speech seem hypocritical, given President Trump’s attacks on those who disagree with him.
Tag: Freedom of Speech and Expression
Putin Widens Effort to Control Russia’s Internet
The introduction of a state-approved messaging app has raised fears that Russia could be preparing to block WhatsApp and Telegram.
Putin Widens Effort to Control Russia’s Internet
The introduction of a state-approved messaging app has raised fears that Russia could be preparing to block WhatsApp and Telegram.
Pro-Palestinian Group Can Appeal U.K. Ban, Judge Rules, Citing Free Speech
A High Court judge in London said that Palestine Action had the right to challenge the British government’s decision to ban it as a terrorist group.
Pro-Palestinian Activists Lose Appeal Against U.K. Government Ban
The decision means that the group called Palestine Action will be banned as a terrorist organization in Britain while its full legal challenge to the ban plays out.
Chechnya’s Strongman Is Visibly Ailing. The Russian Region Is Bracing for Succession.
Amid rampant speculation about his health, Ramzan Kadyrov, the Kremlin-allied strongman who rules the region, has been noticeably absent from view, while grooming his teenage son for the future.
Argentina’s President Javier Milei Undermines Press Freedom With Online Attacks
Journalists face an increasing number of attacks from Argentina’s highest office, raising concerns about the undermining of press freedom.
Budapest Pride Parade Was Bigger Than Ever, Despite Orban’s Ban
Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s party enacted the ban, but Budapest’s mayor allowed the event to go on. The police sat on the sidelines.
Oil Companies Fight Climate Lawsuits by Citing Free Speech
The firms say their First Amendment rights are being violated when cities and states sue and accuse them of spreading misinformation about climate change.
Oil Companies Fight Climate Lawsuits by Citing Free Speech
The firms say their First Amendment rights are being violated when cities and states sue and accuse them of spreading misinformation about climate change.