Free Speech
ABC challenges FCC scrutiny of ‘The View,’ warning of a chilling effect on speech
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ABC and its Houston station KTRK-TV have asked the Federal Communications Commission to reaffirm that “The View” qualifies for an exemption from the agency’s political “equal opportunities” (often called “equal time”) rules, arguing the FCC’s current approach risks chilling constitutionally protected speech.
Dominik Tarczyński, a Polish member of the European Parliament, was blocked from entering the United Kingdom to speak at the Unite the Kingdom rally scheduled for Saturday in London. The UK Home Office, led by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, deemed his presence not conducive to the public good. Tarczyński has announced plans to sue Prime Minister Keir Starmer personally.
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Renea Gamble, a 62-year-old Fairhope, Alabama resident known as the 'penis grandma,' was acquitted on all charges stemming from her arrest at a No Kings protest. She wore a 7-foot-tall inflatable penis costume with a 'No Dick Tators' sign during the October demonstration against Donald Trump. The trial highlighted tensions between free speech and community standards in the elegant coastal town.
The 2026 Berlin International Film Festival has issued a statement defending its jury and filmmakers following criticism over comments on politics. Jury president Wim Wenders suggested artists should stay out of politics, prompting backlash including a cancelled visit by author Arundhati Roy. Festival director Tricia Tuttle emphasized free speech for artists while highlighting the festival's diverse films addressing global issues.
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Alex Gibney's documentary 'Knife' explores Salman Rushdie's recovery from a 2022 stabbing attack, framing his survival and the defense of free speech through the lens of his marriage. The film, featuring intimate hospital footage shot by Rushdie's wife Rachel Eliza Griffiths, premieres at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25. It draws from Rushdie's 2024 memoir of the same name, highlighting personal resilience amid ongoing threats.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments in a case brought by Mississippi street preacher Gabriel Olivier, who is asking to move forward with a federal civil-rights challenge to a Brandon, Mississippi ordinance that restricts where he may preach outside a city amphitheater. Olivier, convicted and fined in 2021 for violating the rule after preaching outside a designated protest area, says the law infringes his First Amendment rights and that he should be able to seek protection against future enforcement despite his past conviction.
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The Donald Trump administration has ordered stricter scrutiny for H-1B visa applicants, including checks on LinkedIn profiles and resumes. The move targets involvement in free speech censorship. This visa, vital for US tech firms, now faces deeper vetting.
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