Category:Free Speech

January 26, 2025 | Video

Count how many times you’ve been told the world is ending. Here are 11 such instances; but this is just a (brief) history of the end of the world. Comment below if you can think of more! And here are some links mentioned in the video, so you can keep the learning going: Here’s why […]

December 17, 2024 | Post

Fifteen lives lost in Novi Sad highlight the tragic consequences of corruption under Serbia’s ruling party.

But now, citizens, led by brave students, are demanding justice and transparency through protests.

December 9, 2024 | Post

In a time of deep division in India, Maulana Hasrat Mohani’s vision of unity through active acceptance feels more relevant than ever. His life stood as a testament to peaceful coexistence and bridging divides.

December 5, 2024 | Post

Georgia’s democracy is under siege, but its people are fighting back with widespread protests against government crackdowns. Their courage sends a powerful message: Freedom must be defended.

November 19, 2024 | Post

The people of Myanmar are showing resilience and courage in the face of oppression, rising against the military Junta since the 2021 coup. This fight for democracy and human rights has united ethnic groups and led to global support.

November 7, 2024 | Post

Trump won, Kamala lost, and you can read the analysis anywhere you look on the internet. One detail I can add, however: Let’s call it the Ghost of Election Nights past … memories of 2004 and 2008, in particular. I watched the coverage as a supporter of Barack Obama, although I wasn’t old enough to […]

October 25, 2024 | Post

Analyzing the Historic Case that Could Smoke the First Amendment I do not care for cigarettes. I try my best to avoid using any tobacco products.  But last month, I filed my first assignment out of law school: an amicus brief to the US Supreme Court supporting the First Amendment rights of America’s biggest tobacco […]

August 15, 2024 | Post

Sixteen prisoners were recently released from Russian prisons in the biggest exchange deal between Russia and the West since the Cold War, involving seven countries in total.

August 7, 2024 | Post

One of Ayn Rand’s hidden gems might totally change your perspective! Dive into “What Can One Do?” and read inspiring answers from around the globe. From promoting Bitcoin to growing veggies, everyone can make a difference.

August 6, 2024 | Post

Discover what our story editor, Trevor Kraus, learned about Sheng, Kenyan culture, and the inspiring minds shaping the future of liberty.

June 28, 2024 | Post

The Murthy v. Missouri case exposed the Biden Administration’s efforts to control public discourse, highlighting a crucial battle for free speech rights.

June 19, 2024 | Post

Today we celebrate Juneteenth, honoring the official end of slavery in the U.S. and the ongoing fight for liberty and

May 22, 2024 | Video

No matter how often war is fought, the result is the same: it works out horribly for pretty much everyone involved. So in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it’s pertinent to ask: how do governments keep convincing people that war is in their best interests?   This video seeks to answer that question, but we […]

May 16, 2024 | Post

Contrary to their promises from a year ago, members of the ruling party in Georgia passed the ‘Russian Law’ this past Tuesday to better

May 9, 2024 | Post

From deep discussions to the delicious Georgian supra, the learning never stopped

April 12, 2024 | Post

I was a Bernie Sanders-style progressive when I arrived at my small liberal arts college. I quickly rose through the ranks of various leftist student groups. Then, one key event turned me around.

January 25, 2024 | Post

Society is always changing, and so are ideas. 

One constant, however, is intolerance for different ideas. That intolerance has left its mark, often in blood, on human history. The current iteration of intolerance, though not quite bloody, is “cancel culture.”

January 12, 2024 | Post

Section 230, part of the Telecommunications Decency Act of 1996, may sound like just any obscure piece of legislation, but it plays a crucial role in protecting your online freedom.

When Section 230 became law in 1996, it brought common sense to the table — content creators should be held responsible for their own words, not the platforms playing host.

However, in recent years, there has been significant pushback against Section 230 from figures across the political spectrum.

December 13, 2023 | Post

In late August 2023, middle schooler, Jaiden Rodriguez, was removed from class over a Gadsden flag patch on his backpack.

This was in defiance of the First Amendment’s protection of free speech, which has long been deemed fully applicable to publicly funded schools by the U.S. Supreme Court.

But First Amendment rights did not mean this was the end of the story.

October 17, 2023 | Post

Today, 62% of Americans have political views they are afraid to share. Despite the extensive legal protections for freedom of speech in America, I worry the attitude and spirit of freedom will decay despite legal guarantees. To remedy this, I believe it is important to learn about the example of Helmuth Hübener, a German teenager who defied the Nazi regime and became a martyr for freedom.

September 26, 2023 | Post

For the Canadian Government, Bill C-11 heralds a fresh avenue for regulation and control. It is a mechanism for both reprimanding adversaries and rewarding lobbyists. Naturally, this government dominance over media comes at the cost of freedom and diversity of content online. Here’s what’s at stake…

September 21, 2023 | Post

The power of information dissemination through social media networks is remarkable, with messages often going viral within seconds. Yet, it is essential to acknowledge that social media activism has its limitations.

August 31, 2023 | Post

In a recent legal development that has ignited debates about the intersection of freedom of expression and professional obligations, former University of Toronto professor Jordan Peterson’s court appeal has been denied. What does this development tell us about freedom of expression in Canada?

June 8, 2023 | Post

The history of free speech in the United States is a complex and fascinating topic, deeply rooted in the nation’s founding principles. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1791, protects the right to free speech, along with freedom of religion, the press, assembly, and petition.