Cops, Protesters Face Off in Charlotte
Two arrested, but there's been no violence
Free Speech
Osama Book Contains Secrets, Claims Pentagon
If they'd just stayed quiet about it, "No Easy Day" might have faded away ...
How Ag Gag Laws Suppress Free Speech and the Marketplace of Ideas
Why states are banning farm photography.
Microsoft Wields Copyright Law to Smother Windows 8 Chatter
DMCA is a blunt instrument for bludgeoning critics
Navy SEAL Author of Osama Book May Face Legal Action
The government is embarrassed by an account at odds with the official story
Chinese Dissident Free
Wang Xiaoning called for the end of one party communist rule, served ten years in jail
Marine Suing for Facebook-Related Detention
Was forced into a psychiatric ward over posts
Australia Considers Cyberbullying Ban
A TV host was hospitalized after being criticized on Twitter. Really.
Paul Ryan Reviews Prove Reagan Was Only Republican President Ever
Cheers, jeers and leers for the RNC speech by Mitt Romney's running mate
Federal Judge Tosses Suit About Speech Rules at County Meetings
ACLU represented case about whether Orange County's Board of Supervisors could set guidelines about how the public speaks at the meetings.
President Obama Shows Up on Reddit
That's probably not the best place for RNC counterprogramming, but way to go for the younguns.
Censorship an Issue for Internet Giants Doing Business in India
Local authorities might be democratically elected, but they're not so respectful of free speech
Protesters Kept Far From Republican Convention
No to much free speech as managed speech
Myanmar Trims "Blacklist" that Blocked Dissidents, Journalists
Government says 2,000 names will be removed, but thousands remain on the list.
Pakistani Girl on Trial for Blasphemy is Fourteen
Family has been taken into protective custody
U. of Cincinnati Speech Code Tossed
School rule ran afoul of a little thing called the First Amendment
Bill Targets Lawsuits Meant To Chill Speech
Running up litigation expenses has become an effective way to bludgeon opponents
Catholic Church: Right-Wing Pawn or Left-Wing Front Group?
Political enthusiasts are by turns infuriated and delighted by the church.
Lessons From Pussy Riot
Russia isn't the only country with harsh laws and sentencing (we're looking at you, U.S.)
Facebook to Hit 1 Billion Users Soon
All of whom will be complaining about how awful Facebook is.
Calif. Anti-Paparazzi Law Challenged
Lawyer says law that penalizes photographers for reckless behavior to get celebrity pictures is unconstitutional.
Court Upholds Block on Requiring Graphic Ads on Cigarette Packs
Divided court rules 2-1 it violates principles of free speech.
India Mulls Twitter Bans
Demands Twitter close accounts of those spreading certain stories
Russian Court Frees Kasparov
Chess grandmaster had been arrested for participating in an unauthorized rally supporting Pussy Riot.
Brandon Raub Ordered Freed
The involuntary commitment over Facebook posts was invalid, says judge
Bahrain Activist's Appeal over "Insulting" Tweet Succeeds
But he's still in jail for leading protests and inciting violence against police.
The 5 Dumbest Drug Laws in America
From banning the sale of magazines to regulating chemistry equipment, local and state drug warriors mainline stupidity.
Watch For Free Speech Violations at the Conventions
The authorities hate it when people mess with the pageantry
