Judge blocks school parents protesting transgender soccer players
The protesting parents had wanted to wear pink wristbands with 'XX' on them at girls' high school soccer games.
University fires former porn-making chancellor who wanted to stay on
He argued that his videos and writings about his experiences in the adult film industry were protected by the First Amendment.
The Amy Wax Inflection Point for 'Elite' Higher Education
The moral rot is particularly acute at Ivy League or otherwise putatively "elite" institutions.
Musk's X and Durov's Telegram back down after championing 'free speech'
With X appointing a Brazil representative and paying fines and Telegram complying with orders to give up details on "bad actors," both CEOs have backtracked.
"Spicy" TikTok ban hearing raises key questions
With strong arguments on free speech and national security, this unprecedented case could go either way.
Can Ohio Immigrants Sue Donald Trump for Defamation? | Opinion
Americans used to take for granted that one person's rights leave off when they start trampling on the rights of others.
Could Brazil's X ban spread to other countries?
Following a ban on the Elon Musk-owned social media platform in Brazil, could X be blocked, partially or otherwise, in the U.S. or the EU?
Russia accuses west of free speech hypocrisy over Telegram founder's arrest
Russia has criticized the West for remaining "deathly silent" over the recent arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov.
Mark Zuckerberg's Problem Isn't Free Speech, It's Lies | Opinion
The truth is hard to find anywhere, but particularly on social media. Mark Zuckerberg, the leader of Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, wants to make it harder.
Limiting Political Participation Based on Wealth Is un-American | Opinion
There's no government limit on how many hours a day you can stand on a street corner holding a sign encouraging people to vote for your favorite political candidate.
Want to Muzzle Elon Musk? The UK Shows Why It's a Bad Idea | Opinion
The United Kingdom hasn't quite developed the technology to police thought crimes as its son George Orwell described in 1984, but recent developments indicate they'd be doing that if they could.
Donald Trump Missing 'Compelling Argument' Against Biden: Legal Analyst
According to legal analyst Jonathan Turley, Donald Trump should talk about Joe Biden's "anti-free speech" at every debate amid the 2024 election.
Jack Smith faces new legal challenge
A nonprofit group filed a legal brief challenging a potential federal gag order against Donald Trump in his documents case.
The Supreme Court Can Stop Social Media Censorship
It is extremely important for the Court to get this case right. Social media operates as the modern public square.
Amy Coney Barrett calls out Clarence Thomas
"Justice Thomas ignores my reasons for drawing the analogy," Justice Amy Coney Barrett wrote in a new opinion about trademark law.
I'm Suing the Biden Administration To Save Gen Z's Free Speech
TikTok is not just cat videos, cringeworthy dancing, and lip-syncing. Millions of Gen Z Americans use it to express ourselves, share news, and debate ideas.
Biden Is Abusing the FACE Act To Silence His Pro-Life Critics
In policy and practice, the FACE Act is an unjust law and an unconstitutional breach of the states' police power.
Supreme Court justice tells judge how to hear new NRA case
The Supreme Court's unanimous decision touches on free speech and the rights of regulators to not be coerced.
Map shows 16 states increasing porn site restrictions
People in these states who want to visit pornographic websites may have to prove they are older than 18.
Universities Need To Recover the True Meaning of Academic Freedom
Since October 7, anti-Israel demonstrations have roiled American universities. Protestors have trespassed on private property and been arrested for setting up tent cities on campus.
While Fighting Antisemitism, Be Careful Not To Set Dangerous Precedent
Even for those who feel nauseated when reading about the protests, prudence remains a virtue.
Arrest of Student Protesters at UT Austin Made No One Safer
The entire goal of the police response on April 24 was to ensure Governor Greg Abbott would be seen as tough on protestors and to shore up security for his political base.
Corporate Diversity Programs Treat Minority Employees As Tokens, Not People
Diversity training is creating hostile work environments for minority groups. That is the key takeaway from new research published at the end of March by Britain's Free Speech Union.
In Brussels, Cancel Culture Is Alive and Well
Liberal media and intelligentsia insist on telling people that there's no such thing as "cancel culture"—and that the Right is making it up to fire up its base.
Full list of lawmakers calling for Columbia president's resignation
Conservative New York lawmakers want change now at the university's helm, while most Democrats are taking a wait-and-see approach.
Scotland Replaced One Blasphemy Law With Another
The legislation made it a crime to "stir up hate" with words or behavior against anyone based on age, religion, disability, transgender identity, sexual orientation, or "variations in sex characteristics."
China lashes out at US 'free speech' rights as TikTok row deepens
China's Foreign Ministry says the campaign to divest TikTok "has set a worrying precedent" and damages the freedom of millions of American TikTok users.
TikTok Bill Poses No Threat to Free Speech
A forced sale of TikTok accords with the principle of free speech because TikTok is a broadcast network owned by foreign adversaries.
Master Storyteller Highlights the Need for Free Speech
NetChoice v. Paxton could be the most consequential First Amendment case in a generation—one that could even outlive the headline-grabbing Trump v. Anderson.
What Makes Speech Truly Free? It's Not the Government
In Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v. Paxton, the Court is faced with two cases involving state laws regulating content moderation on social media platforms.