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Freedom of speech takes many forms and they are always cultural

In the early 20th century, American anthropologist Franz Boas argued that being free just means being fully in harmony with your culture. The Inuit with whom he had done fieldwork saw themselves as incomparably free, even though he saw them as constrained by traditional rules.

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Americans divided but anxious over future of voting, speech and gun rights, poll finds

The survey, conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, underscores a deep-seated consensus on the importance of personal freedoms

The Independent UK

Can France's Canal+ legally blacklist film professionals for criticising owner Vincent Bolloré?

In response to a petition signed by French film professionals protesting against the ever-growing hold of conservative businessman Vincent Bolloré on France's media industry, the group's CEO threatened to blacklist them. But is such a threat legal and could it undermine freedom of speech?

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Some see white livestreamer's freedom of speech claims as cover for race-baiting

Experts say free speech claims by a white livestreamer charged with shooting a Black man outside a Tennessee courthouse don't constitute a blanket shield if unwanted interactions escalate and result in violence

The Independent UK

Trump's Responses to Kimmel and Comey Highlight His Contempt for Freedom of Speech

The president is not shy about using government power to punish people for saying things that offend him.

Reason

Jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai wins free speech award in Germany

Media tycoon honoured in absentia as critics decry his 20-year sentence under national security law

The Guardian - UK

University wins High Court challenge over record £585,000 freedom of speech fine

The University of Sussex took legal action against the Office for Students (OfS) last year over the watchdog’s decision in March 2025

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Palestine Action ban created ‘culture of fear’, UK appeal court hears

Home secretary is challenging high court decision that PA’s proscription interfered with freedom of speech

The Guardian - UK

Universities set to be fined up to £500,000 for failing to protect free speech

The Office for Students (OfS) will oversee scheme, which will launch in time for the upcoming academic year

The Independent UK

The FTC's Probe of Media Matters for America Is a Blatant Assault on Freedom of Speech

In the guise of investigating "potentially unlawful advertiser boycotts," the commission is punishing the organization for its views.

Reason

Detention of journalist in Kuwait raises questions about crackdown on freedom of speech

Ahmed Shihab-Eldin was arrested after reporting on friendly fire incident during US conflict with Iran

The Guardian - UK

Trump's praise of 'Europe's last dictator' is an 'insult'

Praise of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko by Donald Trump is ‘an insult’ the head of a British freedom of speech group said

Evening Standard

Yes, the First Amendment Protects Free Speech for Noncitizens

"Freedom of speech and of press is accorded aliens residing in this country," according to a 1945 Supreme Court ruling.

Reason

Republican rebukes FCC chair’s threats to revoke broadcast licenses over Iran war

Senator Ron Johnson pushes back, saying he’s not in favor of government meddling in freedom of speech

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New anti-Muslim hate definition ‘will not restrict freedom of speech’, Steve Reed says

The latest government figures showed that religious hate crime recorded by police in England and Wales reached a record high in the year ending March 2025

Evening Standard

Anti-Muslim hate definition will not restrict freedom of speech, vows Steve Reed

Critics have raised concerns that doing so could create backdoor blasphemy laws, and curtail speech about Islamic extremism.

The Guardian - UK

Open University staff and freedom of speech

Letter: Prof David Phoenix of the Open University responds to an article by Owen Jones on the use of the term “Ancient Palestine”

The Guardian - UK

Worried about freedom of speech? Then what’s happening at the Open University should terrify you

The OU has capitulated to a pro-Israel lobby group about the use of the term ‘ancient Palestine’. The wider context is impossible to ignore, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

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Kerala Lives in Harmony: High Court Challenges Kerala Story Sequel Over Truth and Tension

Kerala is often called God’s Own Country. It is a land where festivals of all religions are celebrated with equal joy. From the lamps of temples to the bells of churches and the call of mosques, life flows peacefully. Recently, the Kerala High Court questioned the makers of Kerala Story:…

Evening Standard

'This is a Muslim area': Moment Met Police officer confronted in Whitechapel as she defends free speech of Christian preacher

The video shows a female officer upholding the preacher’s freedom of speech during a tense confrontation in east London

The Conversation

How can unis balance academic freedom with the need to protect against antisemitism?

Australian students are returning to university campuses for the start of the academic year. They do so amid highly charged debates around racism and antisemitism.

The Times of India

‘A lecture from a country ranked 58th?’: Kaja Kallas fires back at Marco Rubio on free speech

Estonian official Kaja Kallas sharply responded to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's remarks on free speech. Kallas highlighted Estonia's high ranking in a freedom of speech index, contrasting it with the US's lower position, suggesting a lecture from the US was 'interesting'.

The Guardian - UK

‘Unlawful’ OfS ruling against University of Sussex should be quashed, court told

Judicial review begins in high court over watchdog’s freedom of speech ruling that resulted in £585,000 fine

The Guardian - AU

New hate speech rules for NSW schools could stifle classroom discussions about Gaza, teachers warn

Premier says code of conduct is ‘not an attack on freedom of speech … or concern about Palestinians and innocent civilians in Gaza’

The Guardian - AU

Australians must demand that their cultural custodians uphold freedom of speech

As we have seen after Adelaide writers’ week, defending the right of people to speak, even when we deeply disagree with them, is very, very difficult

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