Thursday, February 13, 2025

Tag: freedom of speech

Kill the ‘nonprofit killer’ bill

HR 9495 is not only a danger to civil society’s right to speech—it is a serious escalation in favor of corporations.

House passes bill granting Treasury power to shut down nonprofits without...

Legislation dubbed the “nonprofit killer” faces backlash over potential threats to free speech and civil liberties.

Supreme silence: High court decision curtails protest rights, stifling voices in...

As the case now returns to lower courts for further proceedings, the national discourse on the limits of free speech and the right to protest continues to evolve.

Missouri Republican Attorney General Bailey sues Media Matters using consumer law...

An analysis of Mo. Attorney General Andrew Bailey's bogus allegations against Media Matters.

Courts halt DeSantis’ ‘Stop WOKE Act’: A victory for free speech...

In a striking defense of the First Amendment, a federal appeals court blocks Florida's "Stop WOKE Act", safeguarding diversity and inclusion discussions in workplaces.

The Palestine exception to campus free speech

“Solidarity is the kind of presence that costs you something.”

Elon Musk’s “X” accuses Media Matters of defamation amidst growing concerns...

This legal action accuses the nonprofit media company of purposefully and maliciously defaming him and X.

‘A win for Civil Rights’: Federal judge blocks Florida GOP’s anti-protest...

"We are glad the court has agreed to suspend enforcement of this key provision while we continue to advocate to ensure that protesters in Florida can safely exercise their right to speak out against injustice."

Julian Assange and the increasing threat to freedom of the press

The continued persecution of Manning and Assange shows that while actual war criminals are showered with praise and given lucrative sinecures, those who reveal their crimes are the ones who will face punishment.

Press Freedom is under threat in the land of its birth

Hong Kong looks freer than the U.S. these days.

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GOP’s $4.5 trillion tax giveaway: Slashing Medicaid and food stamps to fund the wealthy

House Republicans propose massive tax cuts for billionaires while gutting Medicaid, food assistance, and student loan programs, sparking outrage from lawmakers and advocacy groups.

Musk’s double standard: SpaceX wins government contract while public services face deep cuts

A $38.85 million contract awarded to Elon Musk’s SpaceX sparks outrage as his government office slashes funding for health care, education, and social programs.

Tesla paid zero federal income tax in 2024 while GOP pushes more corporate tax...

Musk’s trillion-dollar company paid nothing in federal taxes while working Americans foot the bill.

The opposition needs to make Elon Musk’s coup its sole, singular focus

This should be the sole, singular focus of the anti-Trump opposition for the foreseeable future.

Trump to Gaza: We will replace you

Finally, there’s a people who want to stay, and now Trump wants them to go.