3 ways the government can silence opinions it disagrees with, without using censorship
The current actions of the Trump administration show how government can silence speakers without using censorship.
Tag: FREE SPEECH
Trump Admin Pauses Student Visa Interviews Pending Social Media Vetting Increase
The administration is already conducting social media vetting for students seeking visas or residency in the US.
From Defenders to Skeptics: The Sharp Decline in Support For Free Speech among Young Americans
Support among 18- to 34-year-olds for allowing controversial or offensive speech has dropped sharply.
Our President is a Fascist
Donald Trump is a fascist. “It is predictable that, in returning to power, he will seek to change the system so that he can remain in power until death.”
Pro-Palestinian University Students March in and Outside the Michigan Capitol
Editor: I am so proud of young people today who stand up for the people of a foreign country. When I was their age, I can't say that I knew anyone that was willing to risk arrest to speak out about something happening across the world. They’re brave to hold a pro-Palestinian protest at the…
Horrifying News: Mahmoud Khalil Will Be Deported
A Louisiana judge has ruled that Mahmoud Khalil can be deported after he was arrested for advocating for peace and a safe haven for both Israel and Palestine.
The attorney detained at a Detroit airport is the escalation we warned you about.
In an escalation of the college student arrests, an attorney detained at a Detroit airport for representing someone targeted for speech speaks out.
Belonging
We exist beyond a government’s bloody imperialist aims, forced removals, and attempts to force us into mental prisons.
Trump Appears to Be Targeting Muslim and “Non-White” Students for Deportation
Students from Muslim-majority countries as well as Asia and Africa are having their visas revoked with little or no explanation.
When Night Comes, We Might All Be Listening For Radio Free Kansas
Radio Free Kansas: As you read, you picture a post-nuclear war country. A pit forms in your stomach when you realize this is America. Right now.
Risking it All: Momodou Taal’s Fight for Free Speech
A Cornell student suing the Trump administration over free speech — and now facing deportation threats — shares his story on The Intercept Briefing.
“Send Them to Jail”: GOP Officials Keep Saying Trump Can Arrest People for Protesting
“Free speech is great, but…”
We Will Not Comply
A Jewish Voice For Peace protest took place in Trump Tower against the ICE arrest of Mahmoud Kahlil for speech in support of Palestine. 10 protesters were arrested.
The Right loves free speech — unless it’s pro-Palestine
Conservative critics of “cancel culture” were quick to defend Trump’s attempt to deport Mahmoud Khalil over his political speech.
Trump officials struggle to justify the arrest of student activist
Trump officials are having trouble explaining why they violated Mahmoud Khalil’s First Amendment rights of free speech and protest.
Red Flashing Warning Lights: Constitution Under Attack
The recent arrest of a Columbia University graduate student for speaking out against a foreign government at a protest should frighten all of us. Our government sent agents from the Department of…
