Follow us on social

free speech

arrest free speech
Global Crises

Does Vance’s free speech defense in Munich not apply here?

The vice president scolded Europe for ideological censorship, warning of the ‘threat within.’ Time we look in the mirror.

Mahmoud Khalil
Washington Politics

When anti-war protesters are called national security threats

Is this what VP Vance meant by free speech 'in retreat'? Case of detained green card holder shows how 'brittle' our rights are here, too.

Israel protest university of michigan
Washington Politics

Free speech crises loom with crackdown on Israel criticism

The incoming Trump team appears poised to take a hardline and Congress isn't far behind. And it's just not on college campuses.

Why American war and election news coverage is so rotten
Media

Why American war and election news coverage is so rotten

It's not 'conspiratorial' to wonder about corporate control and the lack of options

Prosecutors drop charges against students for pro-Palestinian parody
Media

Prosecutors drop charges against students for pro-Palestinian parody

The parent company of the Daily Northwestern backed down after days of backlash and promises to boycott from students, faculty, and alumni

In reversal, school paper to fight charges against students over parody
QiOSK

In reversal, school paper to fight charges against students over parody

The decision comes after fierce backlash from students and faculty as well as reporting by RS/ The Intercept