Michael Higgins: Human rights tribunal seeks to bully and punish trans heretics
A ruling by the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal imposes a $750,000 fine on an individual for questioning gender ideology, raising concerns about freedom of expression and compliance with belief systems.
When actors want to be on the right side: from 'The homeland is in danger' to 'Free Palestine'
The article explores the political coercion faced by artists at festivals and the paradox of liberalism in expressing opinions on social and political issues.
The speech on freedom of expression by a tech giant is pure nonsense
Emmanuel Macron, the French president, criticizes social media executives' claims of defending free speech while advocating for restrictions on access to social media for minors to mitigate detrimental effects.
Berlin Festival states that artists are not obligated to speak on political issues
The Berlin Festival has defended filmmakers and jury members, stating that artists are free to express their views and are not required to comment on political matters.
Winter Olympics Excludes Employee After Chanting 'Free Palestine' in Front of Israeli Group
A Winter Olympics employee was dismissed for chanting 'Free Palestine' after an altercation with Israeli fans in an Olympic store in Milan Cortina.
Russia fully blocks WhatsApp, intensifying its 'crackdown on free expression'
Russia has fully blocked access to WhatsApp as part of its ongoing efforts to suppress free expression.
Mali: Mali's Military Junta Escalates Assault On Free Expression
Mali's appeals court has upheld the prison sentence of former Prime Minister Moussa Mara, indicating a crackdown on free expression by the military junta.
Mali: Mali's Military Junta Escalates Assault On Free Expression
Mali's appeals court has upheld a two-year prison sentence for former Prime Minister Moussa Mara, reflecting the military junta's ongoing crackdown on free speech.
Posts Leading to Imprisonment: Has Tunisia Entered a Phase of Criminalizing Opinion?
The recent imprisonment of Tunisian MP Ahmed Saidani has raised concerns about the state of free expression in Tunisia, indicating a troubling trend of criminalizing dissent.
São Vicente opens 200 spots for free cultural workshops; see how to enroll
The city government of São Vicente, Brazil, is offering 200 free spots for cultural workshops aimed at fostering artistic expression and social development.
Tunisia: a conference to reflect on the preservation of democracy despite the climate of repression
In Tunisia, an international conference titled 'Democracy, Populism, Authoritarianism' took place despite a climate of political repression, highlighting the university as a space for free expression.
The US has accused the EU of censorship: Here’s how the bloc’s consensus machine works
The US House Judiciary Committee has detailed what it describes as a long-running European Commission effort to suppress online political expression by labeling content as 'disinformation.'
Alexopoulou: I apologize for 'it died for free', the way I expressed it was problematic
Greek official Alexopoulou has apologized for her controversial statement 'it died for free', acknowledging that her expression was problematic and sparked strong reactions.
Why are Americans flocking to the 'Upskold' platform?
The rapid rise of the 'Upskold' platform has sparked widespread social media interaction, as questions arise about its potential to break the dominance of tech giants and allow for genuine free expression away from censorship.
The usual 'no to anything' against Israel
The article discusses the persistent efforts of certain activist groups to censor free expression at cultural events in Italy, targeting people and entities associated with Israel.
‘Free Iran’: In anticipation of the expression of selective empathy and hypocritical sensitivity of Western activism
The article discusses the contrasting reactions of Western activism to the prolonged violent conflicts in Gaza and the calls for 'Free Iran'.
Scottish bishops condemn the law on 'protection zones' around abortion facilities
Scottish bishops have condemned a law establishing 'protection zones' within 200 meters of abortion facilities, which limits certain forms of gatherings, prayer, and public expression, arguing it significantly infringes on free speech and religious freedom.