Britain Turns Offensive Speech Into a Police Matter
The nation that gave the world John Milton and his cry for the "liberty to utter" is now at the forefront of shutting speech down.
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British Lawmaker Wants to Ban Your Private Facebook Groups Because She Worries You're Using Hate Speech
Bill also calls for holding forum moderators legally liable for extreme speech.
Should Facebook Ban Holocaust Deniers and Professional Trolls?: Podcast
Reason's Robby Soave and Mike Riggs debate whether Mark Zuckerberg's should de-platform haters such as Alex Jones and Infowars to improve the user experience.
In Defense of Mark Zuckerberg Letting Holocaust Deniers Use Facebook
Silencing hate isn't the same thing as squelching it.
Should This Obnoxious Drunk Be Punished for His Political Views?
That's what Illinois prosecutors are trying to do by charging Timothy Trybus with hate crimes for objecting to a woman's Puerto Rican flag shirt.
Yes, 'Hate Groups' Can Hold Meetings in Libraries, Too
The American Library Association is facing criticism for reaffirming First Amendment rights.
Facebook Algorithm Flags, Removes Declaration of Independence Text as Hate Speech
The social media site has a difficult time telling the difference between white nationalist ravings and the writing of Thomas Jefferson.
Fight Hate Speech with More Speech, Not Censorship: ACLU's Nadine Strossen
Nick Gillespie talks to former president of the ACLU Nadine Strossen about the difficulties and importance of free speech.
Canadian City Leaders Declare Anarchy Symbol to Be Hate Speech
When government has the power to censor, ultimately it will look for excuses to suppress opposition.
Feminist Group Demands Spotify's New 'Hate Content' Policy Be Applied to Red Hot Chili Peppers, Eminem
The company's new policy is already giving it problems.
Spotify Partners with the Southern Poverty Law Center to Purge 'Hate Content' from Its Music
A well-intentioned new policy threatens the violent, angry music we know and love.
Man's Joke Video of Dog Giving Nazi Salute Lands Him U.K. Hate Speech Fine
Court feels "menaced" by a pug.
She Posted Rap Lyrics to Remember a Dead Teen, So the U.K. Prosecuted Her for Hate Speech
Why all Americans should be thankful for the First Amendment
Is It OK To Punch a Nazi? We Asked Berkeley Students
A year after fiery political protests erupted on campus, we visited to find out when students think it's OK to respond to words with violence.
Poland's Holocaust Bill Is a Hate Speech Ban
The bill's backers say talking about Polish complicity in Nazi genocide is a form of group defamation.
What Is Hate Speech? We Asked College Students
Should the U.S. join other countries in regulating certain speech? Can people even agree on what 'hate speech' is?
California Prosecuting Man for Insulting Posts on Islamic Center's Facebook Page
The government's theory would equally criminalize insulting posts on a NRA page, or on a pro-Trump organization's page, or on a Communist Party page.
Antifa Wants 'Bleeding Heart Libertarian' Professor Fired. We're Not Exactly Sure Why.
He did make the mistake of having his picture taken with Milo Yiannopoulos.
Columbia Student Group Thinks Student Groups It Disagrees With Should Be Defunded
The Black Students' Organization thinks the College Republicans are peddling violent speech.
Video of Dog Giving Nazi Salutes Earns Man Hate Crime Charge
A good reason to be a free-speech absolutist
Germany Raids, Shuts Down Far Left Website. Will You Stop Praising European Censorship Now?
This is about punishing people the government says are disruptive, not fighting bigotry.
U.K. Expands Hate Crime Law Enforcement with Vague Online Crackdown
What exactly does it mean to treat 'online' crimes the same as those committed in person?
A 'Broader' Understanding of the First Amendment That Excludes Right-Wing Racists
An ACLU critic argues that the group must forsake freedom of speech in order to save it.
Violent Charlottesville Protester Claims 'Free Speech Does Not Protect Hate Speech'
That is not the law, and it shouldn't be.
Connecticut Reaffirms Right to Curse at Supermarket Clerks
"Hate speech" is not a crime, Connecticut Supreme Court reminds overzealous prosecutors.
No Rise in Hate-Crime Rate Since 2004
"Hate crimes" suspected to be motivated by racial bias have dropped, but those perceived to be motivated by gender bias nearly doubled.
Supporting Laws Banning Hate Speech Means Supporting Police Raids on People's Homes
Germany violently enforces the law by busting into dozens of households to prevent a "climate of fear".
Sen. Feinstein: Protecting College Free Speech from Violent Protests Is Too Much of a Burden
Also, she thinks the Kent State shootings are an argument for censorship.
The European Union Wants to Censor Hate Speech on Social Media
The rules would apply only to videos-for now.
Are Racist Remarks Illegal in Massachusetts?
A Red Sox fan's bigoted comment about a singer's rendition of the national anthem prompts a police investigation.
The Government Shutdown: What's the Point of Paul Ryan? [Reason Podcast]
Nick Gillespie, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Matt Welch talk France, the government shutdown, "hate speech," and the decline of Western civilization.
Howard Dean Says Ann Coulter Can Be Censored Because Them's Fightin' Words
The former DNC chairman's First Amendment analysis is spectacularly wrong.
Zara Pulls Not-Pepe Dress After People Complain That All Frogs Are Now Hate Symbols
Good job, internet liberals, you got huge clothing conglomerate to stop selling one of its few works benefiting indie creators!
Are Trump Fans a Protected Class? Maryland Cops Charge Teens Who Burned Trump Sign With a Hate Crime
Cops say the 19-year-old women violated a state law against harassment based on "race, color, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or national origin."
'I'm Not Willing to Sacrifice Freedom of Expression on the Altar of Cultural Diversity'
Muhammad cartoon publisher Flemming Rose talks about immigration, free speech, and toleration.
Germany Willing to Fine U.S. Companies to Censor What People Say Online
Facebook may be forced to evaluate whether content complies with laws; huge costs if they get it wrong.
Eugene Volokh: Free Speech on Campus
A U.C.L.A. law professor has a few things to say about things that aren't supposed to be said.
Kentucky Becomes Second State to Add Police to Hate Crimes Law
Louisiana already illustrating potential for abuse.
Flemming Rose Against the Worldwide Suppression of Speech
"I am not willing to sacrifice freedom of expression on the altar of cultural diversity."
