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Free Speech

General view of San Diego's Pride Flag at She Fest on July 10, 2021, in San Diego, California.
News
LGBTQ Rights

Some School Districts Are Banning Pride Flags as Political Speech

Experts say forcing teachers to take down Pride flags could hurt the well-being of students.
by
Orion Rummler,
The 19th
October 11, 2021
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An activist, who declined to provide their name, speaks outside the Supreme Court in protest against the new Texas abortion law that prohibits the procedure around six weeks into a pregnancy on September 2, 2021, in Washington, D.C.
Op-Ed
Reproductive Rights

Texas Abortion Law Will Chill Online Advocacy Efforts for Reproductive Rights

The law could be used to silence those who seek to provide truthful information about reproductive options.
by
Cindy Cohn,
David Greene,
Corynne McSherry &
Sophia Cope,
Electronic Frontier Foundation
September 5, 2021
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Britain's forward Georgia Stanway, left, and midfielder Keira Walsh take a knee before the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games women's group E first round football match between Great Britain and Chile at the Sapporo Dome in Sapporo on July 21, 2021.
News
Politics & Elections

Tokyo Olympics Social Media Teams Are Forbidden From Showing Athletes Kneeling

The ban was brought on by the decision of women’s soccer teams earlier this week to kneel in protest against racism.
by
Chris Walker,
Truthout
July 21, 2021
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Gwendolyn Berry (left), turns away from U.S. flag during the U.S. national anthem on June 26, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. In 2019, the USOPC reprimanded Berry after her demonstration on the podium at the Lima Pan American Games.
Op-Ed
Politics & Elections

Olympics Needs to End Restrictions on Free Speech of Athletes

Olympics athletes are defending their right to protest against racism, police violence and human rights violations.
by
Bruce Kidd,
The Conversation
July 4, 2021
Truthout
Interview
Culture & Media

Key Witness in US Case Against Julian Assange Admits to Lying to Get Immunity

“The factual basis for this case has completely fallen apart,” says human rights attorney Jennifer Robinson.
by
Amy Goodman,
Democracy Now!
June 28, 2021
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President Donald Trump, with Attorney General William Barr, speaks during a discussion in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on September 23, 2020.
News
Politics & Elections

Trump Wanted Justice Department to Stop TV Hosts, “SNL” From Making Fun of Him

Trump apparently did not understand that satire was protected speech and repeatedly asked for something to be done.
by
Chris Walker,
Truthout
June 22, 2021
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Police arrest a pro-Palestinian demonstrator at a rally against recent Israeli airstrikes on Gaza and repression of Palestinian protesters in Jerusalem on May 14, 2021, in New York City.
News
Prisons & Policing

Police Are Backing Bills That Make It Easier to Crush Nonviolent Protests

Police, their unions and lobbyists have supported one or more “anti-riot” bills in at least 14 states since last June.
by
Jon Skolnik,
Salon
June 3, 2021
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Donald Trump
Op-Ed
Politics & Elections

Facebook Board Announces Trump Remains Banned. Trump Starts His Own “Platform.”

The decision is a blow to Trump, who leans on Facebook for the massive fundraising pool it provides.
by
William Rivers Pitt,
Truthout
May 5, 2021
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A Milwaukee Brewers player wears a Black Lives Matter shirt during warmups on August 5, 2020, at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois.
News
Human Rights

Olympics Committee Accused of Racism for “Black Lives Matter” Ban at Tokyo Games

The decision comes as the IOC reaffirms its controversial “Rule 50” that bans political speech among athletes.
by
Chris Walker,
Truthout
May 4, 2021
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to the media during a press conference at PortMiami on April 8, 2021, in Miami, Florida.
News
Politics & Elections

DeSantis Signs Bill Ending Vehicle Driver Liability For Hitting Protesters

The law, billed as an “anti-riot” measure by proponents, violates many First Amendment protections, critics say.
by
Chris Walker,
Truthout
April 20, 2021
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