Social-Media Censorship Call from Nigerian Pol
The country's third-ranking politician frets that Tweets and online media are beyond the reach of bribes and coercion
Free Speech
Jon Stewart No Fan of Chicken Ban
The prominent comedian suggests that banning businesses because of their owners' political views might be constitutionally iffy
Putin on Pussy Riot
Perhaps offering a ray of hope to the protesting punk rockers, Russia's president cautioned against judging them harshly
Company Dinged for Protesting Land Grab
When Norfolk, Virginia's Central Radio Company put up a banner to protest being targeted for eminent domain, the company was hit for a sign code violation
Russia Fascinated with Pussy Riot Trial Drama
"This is better than going to the theatre!" one member of the audience exclaimed.
None of Your Facebook Friends Are Real
The social media company says there are more fake accounts in its system than it previous acknowledged.
British Musicians Pen Support for Pussy Riot
Pete Townshend, Pet Shop Boys, others call charges "preposterous."
Death of a Meme: Pepper Spray Cop No Longer at UC Davis
Lt. John Pike no longer at university. Circumstances of departure unreleased.
Massachusetts Calls For Citizens United to be Overruled
State legislators have signed a resolution that calls for a constitutional amendment be passed to overturn the controversial ruling.
Bye Bye Free Speech Ghettos?
Under constitutional challenge, San Francisco may kill its policy of confining free expression to designated areas of city parks
No Love for Sexual Ratings Facebook Page
Josh Turner, who created a Facebook page rating the sexual performance of people in his Australian town, was given a suspended sentence for publishing "objectionable material."
Bust Over Flipped Bird Challenged in Court
Robert Bele says his raised middle finger at New York City cops was a "private laugh" and an act of free speech, not a violation of the law.
Russian Church Official: God Wants to Punish Pussy Riot, Not Us
Nevertheless, he encourages church and state growing closer.
British Teenager Arrested For Tweet
The seventeen year old boy was arrested after mocking British diver Tom Daley after his disappointing Olympic performance.
Street Art Removed From London During Olympics
Street artists say 'Beijing was more open-minded'.
Uzbekistan Detains Two Journalists for Taking Photos of Market
The two reporters were arrested for "pursuing a strategic goal".
Russian Anti-Corruption Blogger Charged
Alexei Navalny, who has been charged with theft, faces a long prison sentence and is banned from leaving Russia.
Are Rape Jokes Funny?
Daniel Tosh isn't the first comedian to have told a controversial rape joke.
5 Most Unlibertarian Supreme Court Rulings Still Standing
Individual mandate doesn't even make the list!
The Mythical Right to Decency
The Supreme Court passes up a chance to overturn the FCC's unconstitutional speech restrictions.
Use a Computer, Go to Jail
How a federal law can be used to prosecute almost anyone who visits a website
The Nation's Broad Definition of "Islamophobia"
As Islam navigates shoals of extremism, the left lumps legitimate criticism with bigotry.
