The age of the free speech free-for-all is over – but public online spaces are possible.
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We may be besieged by private companies in online spaces, but only up to a point.
Twitter, more than other social media platforms, fosters real-time discussion about events as they unfold. That could change now that Musk has gained control of the company.
Elon Musk’s attempt to take over Twitter uses free speech as the motivation, but research shows that unregulated online spaces result in increased harassment for marginalized users.
Twitter, more than other social media platforms, fosters real-time discussion about events as they unfold. That could change if Musk gains control of the company.
Public companies have many governance safeguards that private ones lack, such as independent oversight and transparency.
When speakers seek to responsibly disseminate knowledge they must be aware of their audience and how what they are saying may resonate.
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Kennedy v. Bremerton School District, a case stemming from a football coach’s prayers on the field, on April 25, 2022.
Synik’s new album continues to shape identity and consciousness in a country with limited freedom of speech.
States and universities have passed many rules governing what types of name, image and likeness deals athletes can sign. Most are innocuous, but three may violate their First Amendment rights.
The best of the last week’s coverage of the war in Ukraine.
Criminal libel and seditious libel laws have existed under both military and constitutional rule in Ghana.
Struggles to uphold free speech throughout the centuries teach us that we should never take it for granted.
Legitimate political discourse is based on persuasion, not coercion or violence. Two scholars of communication and democracy explain the difference.
Stewart Rhodes of the Oath Keepers, has been charged with seditious conspiracy over the attempted insurrection. A constitutional law scholar outlines why that may set a bad precedent.
The case taken by two high-profile academics against their university goes to the heart of what it means to be a ‘critic and conscience of society’.
Shurtleff v. Boston, a case argued before the Supreme Court on Jan. 18, raises important questions about free speech and religion in public spaces.
When the University of Florida barred three professors from testifying in a lawsuit over voting restrictions, it raised important questions of academic freedom and free speech.
Recent controversies involving academic freedom and responsibility raise important questions about how publicly accountable Aotearoa’s universities should be.
The focus on building democracy should be on more intermediary outcomes, which can serve as building blocks for longer term democratic renewal.
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