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Nancy Mace introduces bill to rename DC's Black Lives Matter Plaza after Charlie Kirk

The House Republican's bill would re-designate it the "Charlie Kirk Freedom of Speech Plaza."

Axios

MPs pledge support as Jimmy Lai spends 78th birthday in prison ‘for believing in freedom of speech’

British media tycoon’s children raise alarm over his failing health in Hong Kong jail

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker on building his podcast empire, being single and what he really thinks about the BBC

If you thought it was all over for Gary Lineker after he quit the Beeb, think again — the podcast king is now a bona fide media mogul who we are going to hear a whole lot more of in 2026

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Man pleads not guilty over allegedly projecting pro-Palestine messages on Sydney Opera House forecourt

Lawyers for Fouad Masri say the case will have important ramifications for freedom of speech in Australia

The Guardian - AU

Journal of Free Speech Law: "Free Speech and Incorporation: A Reassessment," by Ilan Wurman

From the "Gitlow v. New York at 100" symposium, held this year at the Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law; other papers from that symposium will be published shortly.

Reason

Australia’s eSafety commissioner rejects US Republican’s assertion she is a ‘zealot for global takedowns’

Julie Inman Grant says Australia’s Online Safety Act ‘does not impinge upon Americans’ freedom of speech’

The Guardian - AU

Journal of Free Speech Law: "The Enigma of Gitlow: Positivism, Liberty, Democracy, and Freedom of Speech," by Robert Post

The keynote address from the "Gitlow v. New York at 100" symposium, held this year at the Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law; other papers from that symposium will be published here in the coming weeks.

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Press freedom is being destroyed from Gaza to America. Don’t think it can’t happen here

Anthony Albanese promised to end the ‘culture of secrecy’. With freedom of speech under attack globally, it’s past time he delivered

The Guardian - AU

Academics who say they are ‘pro-white’ and have ‘ethnic conception’ of Australia turn spotlight on Sydney’s Campion College

Higher education regulator investigates Catholic institute after comments by academics, including endorsing the White Australia policy

The Guardian - AU

You Can Thank This Ohio Klansman for Expanding Your Freedom of Speech

Brandenburg v. Ohio established the "imminent lawless action" standard. More than 50 years later, partisans keep trying to apply it selectively.

Reason

Weigh up protest rights before deciding JSO verdicts, Stonehenge jury told

Three Just Stop Oil supporters are accused of using two fire extinguishers filled with cornflour, talc and an orange dye to spray Stonehenge.

Evening Standard

Proposed UK Islamophobia definition allows for right to criticise religion, source says

Source says working group stuck to requirement that definition must not interfere with freedom of speech

The Guardian - UK

Former British diplomat challenges Palestine Action ban in Scotland

Craig Murray argues proscription order contravenes rights to freedom of speech under European convention of human rights

The Guardian - UK

Trump’s tragedy: the US becomes an autocracy and the presidency, a dictatorship

[…]we took the freedom of speech away.

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The Mary Sue

‘Authoritarian leaders tend to reveal themselves:’ Americans see right through Donald Trump as he threatens to take ‘freedom of speech away’

Since coming to serve a second term as the President of the United States, one of Donald Trump’s primary agendas has been to take control of America’s immigrant population. To achieve that, he has partnered with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which has been conducting raids throughout the…

We Got This Covered

‘We took the freedom of speech away’: Donald Trump deletes core American value as MAGA cheers

Was a real nice Constitution we had here once...

The Independent UK

Trump says ‘we took the freedom of speech away’ as officials compare Antifa to Hamas in White House roundtable

Right-wing media figures demand forceful action against militant antifascist groups

The Guardian - UK

Robin Shaw obituary

Unflappable defamation lawyer who secured landmark victories for freedom of speech in London’s libel courts

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Reagan-appointed judge smacks down Donald Trump’s attempts to take away free speech and protests

Turns out freedom of speech isn't targetted.

Reason

Federal Court Rules Speech-Based Deportations of Non-Citizen Students and Academics Violate the First Amendment

The decision is the most thorough in a line of recent court decisions reaching similar results.

Euronews

'Our freedom of speech is under attack': Jennifer Lawrence hits out at Donald Trump

American actress Jennifer Lawrence received the Premio Donostia 2025 Award in San Sebastian in recognition of her career, making her the youngest performer to receive it. Her presence crowned this year's edition marked by protests and speeches in support of Palestine.

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Jimmy Kimmel Unleashes On Trump & Addresses Freedom Of Speech In Returning Monologue

"This show is not important. What is important is that we get to live in a country that allows us to have a show like this.”

The National (Scotland)

Why did BBC ignore UK's real free-speech issues – but amplify the far right?

THE next time questions arise about who has the BBC’s ear, this will stand as an answer ...

Latin Times

Latino Superstars Selena Gomez, Pedro Pascal, Eva Longoria and Diego Luna Join 400+ Celebs in ACLU Protest Over Jimmy Kimmel and 'Defend Free Speach'

"We the people must never accept government threats to our freedom of speech. Efforts by leaders to pressure artists, journalists, teachers, and companies with retaliation for their speech strike at the heart of what it means to live in a free country," starts a letter published by ACLU signed by…

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“Time For The Evil Mouse Empire To Fall”: Disney Boycott Grows Strong As Celebs Make Viral Posts

Celebrities are calling for a Disney boycott after Jimmy Kimmel’s cancellation, sparking heated debate over free speech among netizens.

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