Category - Free Speech News

M-103, also known as the “Islamophobia blasphemy law,” is the first and only Canadian law that would treat Islamophobia as a punishable hate crime. Concerned Canadians take issue with the fact that Islamophobia is not clearly defined and, at this point, covers all insults or offenses against Muslims. Under the new motion, being critical of Islam in any way could lead to criminal charges.

The campaigning has put German officials in an odd situation. President Erdogan has drawn harsh criticism after the failed coup in July 2016 for jailing and threatening to jail his most outspoken opponents. A Free Speech denier, his government ironically is using the Free Speech guarantees of Germany to push their agenda. But Germany’s dedication to Free Speech guarantees the right to say whatever you want, wherever you want. Still, German officials are now wondering whether that right extends to those pushing an anti-Free Speech agenda.

The legislative arm of the European Union, the European Parliament, has passed a new procedural rule that will censor its own Free Speech. The law allows the chair of a debate to interrupt a speaking Member in the case of “defamatory, racist or xenophobic language or behavior.” The law does not clarify what qualifies as defamatory, racist or xenophobic.

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Germany has planned the creation of a “Center of Defense Against Disinformation” ahead of next year’s federal elections according to German news magazine Der Spiegel.

The new law is China’s first concrete step toward extending Internet control beyond its borders. Since the country’s burgeoning markets are attracting businesses from around the world, many have agreed to compromise on their decades-old adherence to First Amendment rights.

DeLorenzo’s vocal support for the President-elect and L.A. Parker’s contention he keep quiet suggests the Free Speech debate is not at an end. Donald Trump and supporters will continue pushing the limits, and anti-Trump activists will continue pushing back. But as 2016 demonstrated, the voting booth will always be where Free Speech matters most.

The United States of America prides itself on being a nation where the Rule of Law reigns supreme for all citizens, regardless of their financial, social or political standing. John Stumpf should not be allowed to determine his own punishment. We have a legal system for that.