Free speech
Campus Free Speech: It's Apathy That Will Save Students
Most students do their speaking/thinking in the unsafe spaces of the pub or the sports field.
Free Speech on College Campuses Is Under Attack
Can the First Amendment survive higher education?
Student Criticized for Making Hand Gesture In Debate
Imogen Wilson, 22, was accused of violating "safe space" at a council meeting at Edinburgh University.
Cambridge Students Ban Dress-Up Party
Students complain party theme encourages 'cultural appropriation.'
Students Challenge Modi Over Freedom of Speech
Modi's Hindu nationalism comes under scrutiny after a student is locked up for "anti-India" remarks.
Most Nations in Americas Can Still Muzzle Journalists
Only Jamaica has entirely repealed laws that would allow journalists to be prosecuted for their reporting.
Tatchell Defends LGBT Officer Who Called Him 'Racist'
The gay rights campaigner explains his views on free speech.
Via Text, Teenager Allegedly Ordered a Suicide
An 18-year-old in Massachusetts faces involuntary manslaughter charge after long-distance boyfriend killed himself.
Free Speech Online Shouldn't Allow Violence Incitement
We need to separate legitimate free speech from online abuses that threaten the lives of others.
Man Faces Rare Prosecution for Online Threats
"The world is changing...I think you're going to see a lot more of this prosecution than you've seen before."
Needed on Campus: Tolerance Training
Private colleges are finding it hard to guarantee their students First Amendment rights.
University President Tells Students to 'Grow Up'
"The creation of a safe space so that a countering idea cannot enter your world—that is not education. That is nothing but ideological fascism."
Pew Report: 40 Percent of U.S. Millennials Favor Limits on Speech Offensive to Minorities
The data could help contextualize the ongoing battles over free speech at American college campuses.
When It Comes to Human Rights, Francis Is No John Paul II
The pope said nothing about free speech or human rights during his visit to Cuba.
Anish Kapoor is Wrong: Hateful Writings Should Not Be Exposed to the Public
The director of the European Jewish Association on why the pen is mightier than the sword.
Saying 'I Do' Multiple Times Shouldn't Be a Crime
The "Sister Wives" reality show is set to test both a state bigamy law and protection of freedom of speech.
U.S. Rapper Tyler, the Creator 'Banned From Entering the U.K.'
Tyler claims he was not allowed to enter the UK because of songs he wrote in 2009.
Free Speech Is Guaranteed, Even During an Election
A Massachusetts verdict confirms what an Ohio court ruled last year: The First Amendment always applies.
Corporations Are Perverting the Notion of Free Speech
The First Amendment guarantees free expression. Companies are using it to dodge accountability.
The Problem With Putting Images of Muhammad on Buses
The woman who organized the "Draw the Prophet" event is trying to advertise on Washington, D.C., public transport.
Supreme Court Rejects Appeal in American Flag Clothing Case
Rules students' rights were not violated when they were sent home during a Cinco de Mayo celebration.
Myanmar Gives Men 2 Years in Prison for Facebook Post of Buddha With Headphones
A court in Yangon sentenced the men for denigrating Buddhism.
Oslo Synagogue Gets 'Peace Ring' Protection
After last week's shooting in Copenhagen, a group of Muslims decided to act.
When It Comes to Peace and Prosperity, Talk Is Easy
Promises and good intentions are of little use unless there is a program of action.
Copenhagen Shooter 'Maybe Inspired' by Paris Attacks
A lone gunman suspected of killing two people in two attacks in Denmark's capital is shot dead.
Turkey Detains Dutch Journalist On 'Terror' Charges
The move highlights the persecution of the media in the country despite Erdogan's contrary claims
Supreme Court to Tackle Rap-Inspired Online Threats
A Pennsylvania man who made online threats inspired by rap lyrics against his now ex-wife claims they were just a joke.
FBI's Comey Calls for Making Impenetrable Devices Unlawful
His speech was punctuated with "I don't know" and "I haven't thought about it."