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# free-speech - Tuesday 16 October, 2018

Stormy Daniels' defamation case against Donald Trump dismissed by US judge Free Speech

Stormy Daniels' defamation case against Donald Trump dismissed by US judge

Oct 16th 2018, 7:37 AM 33,562 Views 42 Comments

The claim is separate from another lawsuit that Daniels filed against Trump, which is continuing.

# free-speech - Tuesday 9 October, 2018

Today is your final chance to register to vote in the presidential election and blasphemy referendum Quick Quick Quick

Today is your final chance to register to vote in the presidential election and blasphemy referendum

Oct 9th 2018, 10:20 AM 19,349 Views 88 Comments

Get your skates on.

# free-speech - Wednesday 25 April, 2018

Ireland has slipped down in press freedom rankings because of concentrated ownership and defamation costs Press Freedom

Ireland has slipped down in press freedom rankings because of concentrated ownership and defamation costs

Apr 25th 2018, 8:32 AM 9,928 Views 53 Comments

Ireland was ninth in 2016, but is down to 16th.

# free-speech - Friday 6 April, 2018

European court rejects man's claim he should be able to use Nazi picture in his blog Free Speech

European court rejects man's claim he should be able to use Nazi picture in his blog

Apr 6th 2018, 6:00 AM 10,302 Views 44 Comments

The man argued that his conviction for the use of an image of Heinrich Himmler interfered with his right to freedom of expression.

# free-speech - Wednesday 14 February, 2018

US college professor cancels cultural freedoms class after use of racial slur causes anger Princeton

US college professor cancels cultural freedoms class after use of racial slur causes anger

Feb 14th 2018, 8:29 AM 18,066 Views 72 Comments

Colleagues say Professor Emeritus Lawrence Rosen has often used the slur during lectures on free speech.

# free-speech - Friday 11 August, 2017

Google cancels meeting to discuss gender and diversity due to 'safety concerns' Silicon Valley

Google cancels meeting to discuss gender and diversity due to 'safety concerns'

Aug 11th 2017, 8:15 AM 15,315 Views 115 Comments

Questions being posed internally by employees, along with some of their names, began appearing on outside websites.

# free-speech - Thursday 27 April, 2017

Fear of protester violence stopped US hard-right pundit Ann Coulter speaking at Berkeley Free Speech This post contains videos

Fear of protester violence stopped US hard-right pundit Ann Coulter speaking at Berkeley

Apr 27th 2017, 7:38 AM 14,422 Views 145 Comments

Ann Coulter described it as a “dark day for free speech”.

# free-speech - Wednesday 26 April, 2017

'Harmful and offensive': Complaint against Katie Hopkins' Today FM appearance rejected Free Speech

'Harmful and offensive': Complaint against Katie Hopkins' Today FM appearance rejected

Apr 26th 2017, 2:10 PM 30,082 Views 87 Comments

Hopkins had been discussing hate speech on The Last Word.

# free-speech - Friday 7 April, 2017

US abandons lawsuit to unmask owner of anti-Trump Twitter account Free Speech

US abandons lawsuit to unmask owner of anti-Trump Twitter account

Apr 7th 2017, 10:14 PM 13,858 Views 18 Comments

The American Civil Liberties Union said this was a “big victory for free speech and right to dissent”.

# free-speech - Friday 31 March, 2017

'I wish I had a pound for every time I offended someone. Wait, I do': Gervais defends 'dead babies' joke Humanity

'I wish I had a pound for every time I offended someone. Wait, I do': Gervais defends 'dead babies' joke

Mar 31st 2017, 7:43 AM 30,236 Views 98 Comments

The comedian came under fire after a recently bereaved couple walked out of his show.

# free-speech - Wednesday 8 February, 2017

From The42 Reasons behind Ronnie O'Sullivan's 'robot' interview revealed Perturbed This post contains videos

Reasons behind Ronnie O'Sullivan's 'robot' interview revealed

Feb 8th 2017, 1:32 PM 14,833 Views 11 Comments

The snooker legend has suggested he will no longer give frank or in-depth interviews to the media.

# free-speech - Tuesday 10 January, 2017

Most Irish people don't want free speech restrictions - even if it offends some Alt Right

Most Irish people don't want free speech restrictions - even if it offends some

Jan 10th 2017, 9:50 AM 31,177 Views 250 Comments

People are worried about the rise of extreme right-wing views – but 65% of Irish people don’t want restrictions on free speech.

# free-speech - Wednesday 17 February, 2016

School that sent student home for top that read 'Nobody Knows I'm a Lesbian' changes policy California

School that sent student home for top that read 'Nobody Knows I'm a Lesbian' changes policy

Feb 17th 2016, 10:57 PM 26,035 Views 47 Comments

The court heard that a teacher had her called to the office when she showed up in the shirt.

# free-speech - Thursday 28 January, 2016

From The42 Fury escapes punishment for comments on women, homosexuality and abortion Controversial

Fury escapes punishment for comments on women, homosexuality and abortion

Jan 28th 2016, 10:39 AM 3,057 Views 8 Comments

The world heavyweight champion has not broken the law, so boxing authorities feel they cannot interfere.

# free-speech - Saturday 11 July, 2015

Senators want to criminalise offending people online – and they're dangerously misguided Opinion

Senators want to criminalise offending people online – and they're dangerously misguided

Jul 11th 2015, 8:00 AM 40 Views 97 Comments

Without the freedom to offend, freedom of expression does not exist.

# free-speech - Tuesday 2 June, 2015

What did Denis O'Brien achieve by trying to stop THAT speech going public? Read All About It

What did Denis O'Brien achieve by trying to stop THAT speech going public?

Jun 2nd 2015, 9:30 PM 22,059 Views 84 Comments

The Streisand effect in full swing.

# free-speech - Thursday 12 March, 2015

India refuses to lift ban on BBC gangrape documentary India's Daughter

India refuses to lift ban on BBC gangrape documentary

Mar 12th 2015, 4:40 PM 14,733 Views 16 Comments

The Delhi High Court will hear the case on 18 March.

# free-speech - Wednesday 18 February, 2015

Frankie Boyle: "Taking offence is often simply an attempt to deny reality" No Offence But

Frankie Boyle: "Taking offence is often simply an attempt to deny reality"

Feb 18th 2015, 1:09 PM 24,073 Views 73 Comments

The comedian takes aim at the press.

# free-speech - Tuesday 27 January, 2015

Is there a ban on Irish broadcasters showing this cover? In short, no Laying Down The Law

Is there a ban on Irish broadcasters showing this cover? In short, no

Jan 27th 2015, 12:43 PM 12,268 Views 81 Comments

The BAI has revised its programming code.

# free-speech - Monday 19 January, 2015

As France rounds up 'defenders of terrorism', Amnesty worries about free speech Free Speech

As France rounds up 'defenders of terrorism', Amnesty worries about free speech

Jan 19th 2015, 12:16 PM 7,660 Views 97 Comments

The human rights group has outlined a number of troubling cases.

# free-speech - Sunday 18 January, 2015

Paris attacks: Kouachi brothers given secret burial in unmarked graves Divisive

Paris attacks: Kouachi brothers given secret burial in unmarked graves

Jan 18th 2015, 9:51 AM 17,555 Views 88 Comments

Over half think the depictions should be published but 42% disagree.

# free-speech - Wednesday 14 January, 2015

French comedian Dieudonné to stand trial over Facebook comments about Paris attacks Free Speech

French comedian Dieudonné to stand trial over Facebook comments about Paris attacks

Jan 14th 2015, 7:53 PM 105,373 Views 120 Comments

Dieudonné seem to say he felt like one of the Paris gunmen

# free-speech - Sunday 30 November, 2014

Rapper jailed for posting lyrics on Facebook threatening to kill ex-wife Soaked In Blood

Rapper jailed for posting lyrics on Facebook threatening to kill ex-wife

Nov 30th 2014, 2:00 PM 13,839 Views 206 Comments

Anthony Elonis (AKA Tone Dougie) says the threats weren’t real.

# free-speech - Wednesday 15 October, 2014

'Deliberate censorship': China has blocked the BBC website Censorship

'Deliberate censorship': China has blocked the BBC website

Oct 15th 2014, 2:02 PM 6,954 Views 54 Comments

The BBC is complaining to Chinese authorities about the blocking.

# free-speech - Wednesday 8 October, 2014

Twitter sues the US government over right to disclose surveillance orders Fightback

Twitter sues the US government over right to disclose surveillance orders

Oct 8th 2014, 11:17 AM 3,567 Views 4 Comments

The lawsuit concerns the restrictions placed on Twitter over its ability to disclose the exact number of requests made by the FBI and US Justice Department.

# free-speech - Tuesday 12 August, 2014

5 ways John Bruton has probably annoyed the government over the last few years Thorn In The Side

5 ways John Bruton has probably annoyed the government over the last few years

Aug 12th 2014, 7:35 PM 16,204 Views 83 Comments

While Bertie Ahern and Brian Cowen largely maintain their silence, the former Fine Gael leader and taoiseach has been outspoken in recent years.

# free-speech - Monday 14 July, 2014

Anger over Australian campervan firm's 'little slut' slogan Not Ok

Anger over Australian campervan firm's 'little slut' slogan

Jul 14th 2014, 3:30 PM 46,937 Views 39 Comments

The company has said it doesn’t try to be controversial and pokes fun at everything.

# free-speech - Wednesday 7 May, 2014

Complaints about RTÉ's Panti apology have been rejected by the BAI Pantigate

Complaints about RTÉ's Panti apology have been rejected by the BAI

May 7th 2014, 4:04 PM 12,920 Views 28 Comments

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland said that making an apology was an editorial decision and not one for them to decide upon.

# free-speech - Sunday 9 March, 2014

Boston mayor is negotiating but will only march if St Patrick's parade is "inclusive" Right To March

Boston mayor is negotiating but will only march if St Patrick's parade is "inclusive"

Mar 9th 2014, 12:49 PM 10,882 Views 89 Comments

Martin Walsh says that he has met with the parade organisers and emphasised to them that Irish people have been oppressed throughout history.

# free-speech - Tuesday 18 February, 2014

Guess where Ireland ranks in the world in terms of press freedom... Free Speech

Guess where Ireland ranks in the world in terms of press freedom...

Feb 18th 2014, 8:35 PM 46,088 Views 144 Comments

Hint: We’re doing better than countries like China and North Korea.

# free-speech - Wednesday 29 January, 2014

Open Letter to RTE: Explain why you censored gay rights advocate Rory O'Neill Panti Bliss

Open Letter to RTE: Explain why you censored gay rights advocate Rory O'Neill

Jan 29th 2014, 12:00 PM 619 Views 513 Comments

The term ‘homophobia’ refers to an irrational fear of, aversion to, or discrimination against gay people… So why it is not permissible to state that a group that actively campaigns against same-sex marriage is homophobic?

# free-speech - Wednesday 23 October, 2013

Poll: Should Facebook allow graphically violent videos? Beheadings This post contains a poll

Poll: Should Facebook allow graphically violent videos?

Oct 23rd 2013, 10:05 AM 9,989 Views 103 Comments

Facebook says users can post videos showing beheadings as long as they condemn the acts. Do you think this is the right decision?

# free-speech - Tuesday 24 September, 2013

From The42 Pa Kelly: 'Once the player touches the ball, the goalie should be allowed attack' Free Speech

Pa Kelly: 'Once the player touches the ball, the goalie should be allowed attack'

Sep 24th 2013, 12:11 PM 3,645 Views 26 Comments

Clare keeper says the rules need to be changed to avoid a repeat of All-Ireland final controversy.

# free-speech - Sunday 26 August, 2012

Pussy Riot members flee from Russia Pussy Riot

Pussy Riot members flee from Russia

Aug 26th 2012, 4:04 PM 9,711 Views 12 Comments

Two bandmates of the three women convicted by a Moscow court of hooliganism charges over anti-Putin protest at a church have fled the country, according to the group.

# free-speech - Saturday 18 August, 2012

Belarus releases two men on bail over teddy bear stunt Fur Flying This post contains videos

Belarus releases two men on bail over teddy bear stunt

Aug 18th 2012, 3:40 PM 5,101 Views 1 Comment

Stunt involved Swedish activists flying illegally into Belarus to drop soft toys carrying protest messages.

# free-speech - Tuesday 31 July, 2012

# free-speech - Friday 6 April, 2012

Facebook posts leave US marine facing dismissal Facebook

Facebook posts leave US marine facing dismissal

Apr 6th 2012, 3:37 PM 7,558 Views 25 Comments

Gary Stein criticised Barack Obama and pasted the president’s face onto unflattering posters.

# free-speech - Sunday 11 March, 2012

12-year-old girl sues school over Facebook password Facebook

12-year-old girl sues school over Facebook password

Mar 11th 2012, 1:25 PM 12,042 Views 16 Comments

The US pupil says she was forced to reveal her personal profile information after posting comments about staff members.

# free-speech - Wednesday 25 January, 2012

French senators approve draft of Armenian 'genocide-denial' bill France

French senators approve draft of Armenian 'genocide-denial' bill

Jan 25th 2012, 3:58 PM 1,466 Views 6 Comments

Turkey has reacted angrily to France’s moves to criminalise the act of denying that the mass killings of Armenians during WWI was genocide.

# free-speech - Monday 23 January, 2012

The 5 at 5: Monday Take 5

The 5 at 5: Monday

Jan 23rd 2012, 4:40 PM 4,597 Views 3 Comments

5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock…

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