Free speech

UK medical org. to investigate NHS use of IHRA antisemitism definition over free speech claims

The British Medical Association has passed a motion calling for an investigation into the use of the IHRA antisemitism definition in the NHS, citing concerns over free expression among staff.

The NHS logo is displayed on a ambulance parked close to a nearby hospital, on October 20, 2025.
 Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and Lebanon's army chief Joseph Aoun stand after Aoun is elected as the country's President at the parliament building in Beirut, Lebanon, January 9, 2025.

Beirut summons academic following Hezbollah criticism, calling freedom of speech into question

US rapper Ye performs on stage at the GelreDome venue in Arnhem, eastern Netherlands on June 6, 2026. Ye, formarly known as Kanye West, has sparked controversy with statements and songs glorifying Adolf Hitler as well as antisemitic diatribes, which he blamed on his bipolar disorder.

Kanye West concerts at public Tampa stadium locked in despite fierce backlash over Nazi praise

Demonstrators hold placards that read "Free Mohsen" in reference to Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian student at Columbia University, who was detained, as they gather at Foley Square in Manhattan, New York City, US, April 15, 2025.

Anti-Israel Columbia protest leader Mohsen Mahdawi fights deportation to Jordan


Neal Hendel: A US oleh who rose to the top of Israel's judicial system

Who is Israeli judge Neal Hendel in terms of where his decisions are on the spectrum of critical debates over judicial liberalism versus conservatism?

 AN AERIAL view of the Supreme Court building in Jerusalem.

Twitter reviews policies around permanent user bans - Financial Times

Twitter has been exploring if there are other content moderation tools that could replace a ban, its harshest penalty for violating rules.

 : Elon Musk's twitter account is seen on a smartphone in front of the Twitter logo in this photo illustration taken, April 15, 2022.

Iran’s regime trying to manage protests it can’t contain -analysis

If Iran suppresses the demonstrations more it could create a chain reaction in which the protests get worse.

 A man gestures during a protest over the death of Mahsa Amini, a woman who died after being arrested by the Islamic republic's "morality police", in Tehran, Iran September 19, 2022.

World leaders condemn attack on Salman Rushdie

Lapid placed blame for the assault on Iran, while Biden reaffirmed Americans' right to free speech.

British author Salman Rushdie listens during an interview with Reuters in London, April 15, 2008.

Speech is more violent now, and it has long term damage - opinion

At its best, communication unifies us. At its worst, it becomes weaponized, Beware the long-term damage that violent behavior inflicts upon all of us.

 SPEECH BUBBLE that appears when typing a smartphone text.

New York State Assemblywoman makes statement supporting BDS

Former NYC mayor Bill De Blasio put the spotlight on Yuh-Line Niou after she stated her support of BDS.

A MAN plays with a soccer ball in a field at Central Park on spring equinox, in the Manhattan borough of New York City, last week.

Russian lawyer, councilor jailed for criticizing invasion of Ukraine

Alexei Gorinov, a district councilor in capital Moscow was jailed for seven years after he was found guilty of "disseminating fake information about Russia's army."

 Moscow city councillor Alexei Gorinov holds a placard reading "Do you still need this war?" as he stands inside a defendants' cage during a court hearing in Moscow, Russia July 8, 2022

People need to be less afraid of presenting views opposed to the 'mainstream' - editorial

While it's important to create safe environments, it's also important not to make people suffer for their views opposed to mainstream opinion.

Today’s youths prefer to share their feelings and emotions through texts and online, in social media, in chat platforms while gaming and in other similar settings

Elon Musk's Twitter challenge: Dealing with extremists - editorial

Twitter should be careful to not let “free speech” become a cover for antisemitism, as well as racism, hatred and other extremism.

The Twitter logo superimposed on antisemitic tweets

Elon Musk, Twitter: The 3rd phase of the War on Truth

MIDDLE ISRAEL: The war over the free world's soul, in which Twitter is a central arena, cannot be led by Big Business.

Elon Musk's twitter account is seen on a smartphone in front of the Twitter logo in this photo illustration taken, April 15, 2022.