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.
Beirut summons academic following Hezbollah criticism, calling freedom of speech into question
Kanye West concerts at public Tampa stadium locked in despite fierce backlash over Nazi praise
Anti-Israel Columbia protest leader Mohsen Mahdawi fights deportation to Jordan
Elon Musk giving 'serious thought' to build a new social media platform
His tweet comes a day after he put out a Twitter poll asking users if they believed Twitter adheres to the principle of free speech, to which over 70% voted "no."
Israel must learn from the Enes Freedom case - opinion
The Biden administration is paving the way for the world’s worst human rights abusers to expand their powers however they see fit
Letters to the Editor December 8, 2021: Double standard?
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
Free speech isn't always free on university campuses - opinion
Over the last few weeks, a Palestinian student at the University of Southern California has come under scrutiny for her antisemitic and violent tweets.
Religious Services Minister plans law to exempt rabbis from political comments restrictions
Minister Matan Kahana's comments were criticized since municipal chief rabbis are in effect never subject to disciplinary procedures despite gross violations of the regulations.
A writer's experience with cancel culture
While there is a lot of horrible language that deserves to be challenged and even canceled, it has created a climate of fear for writers like me.
When cancel culture comes for Jews - opinion
When “cancel culture” translates to public accountability for one’s behavior or comments, it sometimes seems only fair. But in an era of social media, the consequences can be profound.
Canceling free speech leads to whitewashing history - opinion
Whatever happened to the once-noble American traditions of free speech, an open marketplace of ideas and academic freedom?
Emi Palmor: The Israeli watchdog involved in Facebook's ban on Trump
With an imminent decision on Trump on the Oversight Board’s docket, all eyes are on its 20 members.
Oppressive Turkish gov’t pushes bizarre ‘human rights’ plan - analysis
Is Turkey’s “human rights” plan just virtue-signaling to try to forestall US criticism, or is it part of a process of creating a new constitution and seeking to turn itself into a one party state?