Tag: Free Speech
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Trump’s university settlements and his strategy to curb campus antisemitism
Background: A high‑profile push against campus antisemitism In January 2025, President Trump issued an executive order aimed at flagging and addressing antisemitism on U.S. college campuses. The directive put universities on notice and launched a wave of investigations at a handful of institutions, a process that quickly broadened to dozens of campuses. As the administration’s…
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UN Rights Expert Sets Sights on NSW Protests Law Challenge
UN rights advocate to join legal challenge over NSW anti-protest law A United Nations rights commentator has signaled support for a landmark legal battle against controversial anti-protest legislation in New South Wales, Australia. The move underscores growing international attention on civil liberties and the right to peaceful assembly in the country’s most populous state. The…
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Montsosa Exits Masaasele After Con Court Gag Felt by Listeners
Overview of the dispute The popular national radio program Masaasele has found itself at the center of a controversy after reports emerged that Montsosa, a long-time host, was axed in the wake of a contentious Con Court broadcast. Sources close to the Mass Media complex indicate that the decision followed a highly scrutinized episode in…
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Did Uganda’s Internet Shutdowns Backfire After the Elections? A Closer Look at Rights, Rumors, and Rebuilding Trust
Election-Weary Uganda Faces Questions About Internet Shutdowns As Uganda emerges from a sweeping internet blackout that accompanied the 15 January elections, the question on many lips is whether the disruption achieved its stated aim or whether it backfired by eroding trust and complicating civic life. State officials argued that the shutdown was a precaution against…
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FCC Chair’s Call for ‘Equal Time’ Could Chill TV and Radio
The Equal Time Debate Returns The so-called “equal time” rule—once a bedrock principle that required broadcasters to offer equal opportunities to opposing viewpoints—has resurfaced as a live concern in contemporary media policy discussions. When the FCC chair signals a renewed emphasis on parity across political content, critics warn that the proposal could have a chilling…
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FCC chair’s call for ‘equal time’ could have chilling effect on TV and radio
The Equal Time Rule in Context The Equal Time Rule, a pillar of American broadcast regulation, requires stations to offer airtime to political candidates on equal terms when one candidate is given exposure. Recently, the chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has reignited debate around whether the rule remains fit for a modern media…
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La Union Town Declares Controversial Vlogger Persona Non Grata Over ‘Buang’ Remark
Controversial vlogger faces new ban in La Union The town of Bauang in La Union has formally declared a social media figure persona non grata after a series of online posts that were deemed offensive to the Muslim community. The move follows a previous action in Davao City, where the same vlogger was banned from…
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Indonesian comedians shrug off Netflix controversy
Indonesian comedians press on despite Netflix controversy In a moment that could chill the creative spine of many joke writers, Indonesian comedians are continuing to explore sensitive social and political topics on stage and screen. The spark for the debate was a police report filed against popular comedian Pandji Pragiwaksono over material from his Netflix…
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Indonesian Comedians Push Back Against Netflix Controversy
New Frontiers for Indonesian Comedy In Indonesia, stand-up comedians are once again proving that a sharp tongue can spark dialogue rather than silence. The controversy surrounding Netflix and comedian Pandji Pragiwaksono’s special Mens Rea sparked debates on censorship, responsibility, and freedom of expression. Yet, three prominent Indonesian comics say the incident hasn’t dampened their willingness…
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Indonesia’s Counter-Disinformation Bill: Still in Discourse, Palace Says
Indonesia’s Counter-Disinformation Bill: A Policy in Flux Indonesia’s government has reiterated that the proposed Draft Law on Countering Disinformation and Foreign Propaganda remains in the discussion phase and has not yet been formally drafted. The clarification came as officials emphasized that the policy is still being debated among ministries and in Parliament, with no firm…