Free Speech

Independent Jewish Voices Canada examines weaponization of anti-Jewish bigotry to threaten speech, activism for Palestinian rights.

Activist whose family was massacred by Israel among those detained in Berlin.

This is the second major rebuke in a week against President Emmanuel Macron’s violations of fundamental rights.

French president’s anti-Islam, pro-Israel campaign faces legal, popular pushback.

Lawmakers in Georgia and Virginia attempt to crush free speech rights in service to Israel.

Dozens of incidents include smear campaigns and threats of violence.

Holocaust scholars reject use of anti-Semitism smears against Palestine campaigners.

Move comes as President Macron wages violent crackdown on dissent.

Activists hope legal action will help bring change in German discourse on Palestine.

Academic freedom arguments to protect speech on Palestine are insufficient.

Stanley Fish is one of our nation’s most noted academics on the subject of free speech. Amid battles over the internet, cancel culture, and political unrest, Professor Fish joins us on this week’s WhoWhatWhy podcast.  

US Department of Education’s Kenneth Marcus gave Zionist Organization of America special treatment over more than 400 pending complaints.

BDS campaigners in France score major victory.

Betty McCollum lambastes leading pro-Israel group.

German press council throws out anti-Semitism complaint against investigative report on Israel lobby influence.

Paper of record gives Jared Kushner first crack at spinning executive order.

Social media firm appears to be caving in to political pressure.

Religious freedom expert ignores own warnings about Israel censorship.

Progressives can no longer adopt anti-Palestinian positions without strong pushback.

Nonbinding resolution a stepping stone to harsher and more brazenly unconstitutional legislation to penalize BDS.

Sweeping ban on political activity deemed necessary to protect German-Israeli relations.

Democratic presidential hopeful Cory Booker states his support of far-right Republican bill to crush BDS activism in US states.

There are few First Amendment issues more pressing today than how online speech should be governed. It impacts our interpersonal relationships, our views of almost every aspect of society, and of course our politics. Now, absent an easy solution, Congress wants to dive in and claim that they actually have a clue.

Arkansas newspaper publisher takes case against anti-BDS law to federal appeals court.

Rep. Juan Vargas proposes an Israel that could include “Lebanon, parts of Syria, Jordan and some portions of Egypt.”

Poet jailed by Israel receives literary freedom award in The Netherlands.

Which do you agree with: America has too much online hate speech? Or, America has too much online free speech? Both complaints can apply to the same words.

The difference depends on no more than whether you are the speaker or the listener. What comes from my mouth is free speech that deserves legal protection. You protest that what enters your ears is hate speech that must be prohibited.

Hate speech is a byproduct of free speech. Lose one and you lose the other.

Dozens of civil society groups targeted for defunding because they defy Israeli line.

Under Israel lobby pressure, trustee says university looking for ways to punish professor.

Palestine must be free from the river to the sea.

In this video, Luke and Jason of WeAreChange break down the latest information on the insanity going on in the world this week. With all the censorship that is not being reported on, it is clear that free speech is over and it’s only going to get worse.

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In this video, Jason Bermas of WeAreChange gives you the latest breaking news on the statue that has been erected for a short period of time in front of the State Capitol in Little Rock, Arkansas by the Church Of Satan. Many have called this a free speech issue but Jason tells you the truth about the Baphomet Statue because the devil is in the details.

by Jon Rappoport

August 20, 2018

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Orchestrated un-creation of the fabric of free speech—this is what we’re seeing.

Palestinian American politician clarifies stance on BDS.

Dutch researchers handcuffed, abused by Israeli interrogators before being expelled.

In this video, Luke Rudkowski is joined by Jason Bermas to discuss the coming extradition of Julian Assange and the subsequent trial that will effectively end free speech globally. Plus the Carter Page FISA documents acquired by Judicial Watch, a huge win for the 3d printing community, the White Helmets and much more.

The post Live! The Trial To End Free Speech appeared first on We Are Change.

In this video, Luke Rudkowski and Jason Bermas of WeAreChange explain how the end for Assange seems like an inevitability at this point and that may mean the death of WikiLeaks as well, since Assange is the driving force behind the organization.

This has massive implications for free speech globally, as well as journalism in general.

You can watch this video on DLivehere.

Anti-BDS laws defeated in Missouri, but passed in Louisiana.

Restrictions on speech by Dhoruba Bin-Wahad came after Israel lobby pressure.

Literary freedom group condemns conviction “for doing what writers do every day.”

Famous figures who should immediately be banned by Facebook

by Jon Rappoport

April 12, 2018

Don’t hesitate. These persons are a danger to the community. Facebook should ban them immediately, before their dangerous word-viruses infect the brains of a billion users.

Facebook censorship: the grotesque mainstream solution

by Jon Rappoport

April 11, 2018

The problem with Facebook started a long time ago. They used their money to promote their social media operations, and tons of users jumped on board, believing that conventional rules of free speech applied.

That was a mistake.

Kansas lawmakers scramble to protect anti-BDS measure against legal challenges.

Civil rights groups file lawsuit alleging blatant free speech violations.

Illiteracy leads to censorship

by Jon Rappoport

March 7, 2018

“…intellectual freedom is a deep-rooted tradition without which our characteristic western culture could only doubtfully exist. From that tradition many of our intellectuals are visibly turning away. They have accepted the principle that a book should be published or suppressed, praised or damned, not on its merits but according to political expediency. And others who do not actually hold this view assent to it from sheer cowardice.” (George Orwell, 1953)

The traditional American notion of almost absolute freedom of speech may have run its course.

Journalist and academic Damon Linker says some Americans may be having second thoughts about what we’ve come to accept as free speech. In this week’s WhoWhatWhy podcast, he talks to Jeff Schechtman about his recent analysis that found free speech is under siege from all sides.

Israel lobby tried to disguise bill targeting Palestine activists as anti-discrimination measure.

Architect of pro-Israel lawfare strategy, Kenneth Marcus, is confirmed to key role in US education department.

AfD’s Beatrix von Storch has previously praised Israel as a “model” for Germany.

Some US states are requiring contractors to sign forms certifying they don’t boycott Israel.

Lawfare Project complaint made bogus allegations against San Francisco State University’s Rabab Abdulhadi.

Police question mayor of Paris suburb over support for Palestinian rights.

Universities protect free speech for the powerful while disciplining protesters.

Measure is unconstitutional, civil liberties group says.

Teacher sues Kansas for compelling her to repudiate Israel boycott.

Nadia Shoufani said she was targeted to silence all those who support Palestinian rights.

Activist Issa Amro still in PA detention, while head of radio station closed by Israel is released.

Is the University of California, Irvine bending to pressure from Israel lobby groups?

Mahmoud Abbas’ intensifying crackdown on Palestinians targets founder of Youth Against Settlements.

Chicago congressman’s office says his name was added to bill by mistake.

The trial of John Doe vs. [Censored]

by Jon Rappoport

August 29, 2017

The trial took place in a quiet empty room, in an underground bunker, at an undisclosed location in [Censored].

The Judge sat behind a high table. John Doe stood below him.

Judge: You are John Doe? You have a website called Doe Doe?

Doe: Yes, Your Honor. May I know your name?

Judge: Of course. It’s Judge.

Doe: That’s your title.

Judge: It’s also my name.

Doe: You’re Judge Judge?

Amnesty faults administrations in West Bank and Gaza for rights violations

A new book investigates resistance to Israel lobby repression on US campuses.

Measure targeting Palestinian rights movement facing growing opposition.

Rock legend says effort to censor him for supporting Palestinian rights won’t succeed.

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YouTube’s politically biased management has begun blatantly censoring, demonetizing and outright restricting those viewpoints that do not conform to their ideological echo chamber.

So just a few days ago I covered a USA Today article that stated: “YouTube says it’s removing terrorist and extremist content faster.”

Israeli minister facing difficulties in effort to shut down Al Jazeera.

Senator says bill would violate free speech rights.

Rare move follows major mobilization by Palestinian rights movement.

Motion marks another victory against repression of Palestine solidarity.

Officials urge use of flawed anti-Semitism definition to train police.

Why the political Left feels emboldened to shut down free speech

by Jon Rappoport

May 15, 2017

First of all, when I talk about the so-called political Left, I’m talking about people who are firmly in the Globalist camp. They may not know they are, but they are.

Lawsuit alleges ban on Palestine group violates free expression.

Ann Coulter UC Berkeley clash reveals massive covert op

by Jon Rappoport

April 25, 2017

Conservative firebrand Ann Coulter’s scheduled speech at the U of California Berkeley is off, it’s on, it’s been delayed, the student groups sponsoring her appearance are suing the University, she’ll speak indoors, she’ll speak outdoors, and on it goes.

Nir Barkat was due to speak at San Francisco State University, where he was protested last year.

Mike Adams, Alex Jones, and the war against the 1st Amendment

Top 12 reasons for eliminating free speech

by Jon Rappoport

March 2, 2017

“Badges? We don’t need no stinking badges.” (Blazing Saddles, 1974)

Free speech? We don’t need no stinking free speech.

Mike Adams’ Natural News restored by Goggle after massive takedown

I was shocked, but not surprised, by the relatively small number of independent news sites that came to Mike’s defense. Has the 1st Amendment become a faded memory?

by Jon Rappoport

March 1, 2017

For six days, Google shut down all listings for Natural News.

Google gave no rational explanation. Then, again with no comprehensible reason, Google restored Natural News.

Newseum ejected protesters who challenged Israeli spokesperson Avital Leibovich.

Ali Abunimah talks to The Real News about New York governor’s executive order on Israel boycott.

Anti-BDS conference portrayed BDS as an anti-Semitic global conspiracy with Nazi roots to justify outlawing it.

Civil liberties groups say executive order violates free speech protections.

Israel’s attack on boycott activism is prompting governments, civil society to declare that movement is legitimate

Civil liberties groups celebrate victory for free speech.