Tag: free expression
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Iran’s suspected plan to sever ties with the global internet sparks rights concerns
Overview: A potential permanent internet split? Iranian digital rights activists claim that the government is pursuing a strategy to isolate the country from the global internet. The plan, they say, would move beyond temporary outages and censorship toward a permanent framework in which online access is restricted to individuals vetted by state security bodies. If…
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Adelaide Writers’ Week 2026 Canceled as Backlash Over Randa Abdel-Fattah Decision Intensifies
Overview: The Cancellation and Its Context The Adelaide Writers’ Week 2026 has been abruptly canceled following days of upheaval and widespread withdrawal from speakers and attendees. The abrupt turn came after the festival’s decision to disinvite Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah. In a statement released on Tuesday afternoon, the festival’s board apologized for the way the…
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Stephen King Tops Book Bans in US Schools
Stephen King and the wave of book bans Book bans continue to echo through U.S. schools, but this year brings a notable twist: Stephen King titles are among the most censored, alongside a broader surge in censorship pressure. The latest PEN America report, Banned in the USA, surveys the 2024–2025 school year and tallies 6,800…