First Amendment

Ireland 21 hours ago

Irish senator under fire for advocating bill to restrict free speech

Ireland's Green Party senator Pauline O'Reilly defended the country's anti-hate proposal as "restricted" freedom for the "common good" in viral speech.

Digital Originals 3 days ago

University quietly drops faculty DEI requirements in free speech 'victory,' civil rights org says

The University of Massachusetts Boston dropped its diversity statement requirement from faculty job listings in a free speech "victory," one civil liberties group said.

Media 5 days ago

Russian court extends detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich

A Russian court said Tuesday that Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich will remain detained until January as he faces false charges of espionage.

Christmas November 22

Satanic Temple's 'bizarre' inclusion at Wisconsin Christmas tree festival sparks outrage: 'No neutral ground'

The inclusion of a Satanic Temple at a Christmas tree festival in Wisconsin has sparked outrage, including from one local Christian pastor.

Justice Department November 21

Biden DOJ under fire for prosecuting 75-year-old pro-life activist but taking no action on violent DNC rioters

The Biden DOJ is taking heat for indicting a 75-year-old abortion protester while apparently doing nothing about pro-Palestinian rioters who mobbed the Democratic National Committee.

OPINION November 20

AI transparency is smart, but government really needs tech transparency elsewhere

Government is focused on transparency for artificial intelligence but is missing out on rules to release information about how these black-box AI systems generate content.

Ron DeSantis November 18

Ramaswamy blasts GOP rival DeSantis for 'shameful' ban of pro-Palestinian campus groups

Gov. Ron DeSantis is getting pushback from free-speech rights groups and a fellow 2024 White House contender over his decision to "deactivate" pro-Palestinian student groups.

New York City November 15

NYC Columbia University faculty and students protest suspension of 2 far-left groups

Columbia University students and faculty in New York City protested the removal of two far-left groups by the administration, which "repeatedly violated university policies."

Massachusetts November 14

Massachusetts town approves permit to fly Palestinian flag on public flagpole

The town of North Andover, Massachusetts, approved an application to fly the Palestinian flag on a public flagpole in the Town Common until Dec. 7.

Mississippi November 14

Pot dispensary owner sues Mississippi over advertising ban, claims First Amendment violation

Mississippi-based medical marijuana dispensary owner Clarence Cocroft II is suing the state over an advertising ban his attorneys claim violates his First Amendment rights.