Category: Freedom of Speech and Expression

Bruno Kramm, German Goth Musician Who Moonlighted in Politics, Dies at 58

The New York Times – Music:
When he wasn’t playing with the groundbreaking dark-wave band Das Ich, he was a prominent figure in his country’s fight for online free speech and digital privacy rights.
A 7-Day Standoff That Said So Much About Trump and the Media

The New York Times – Business:
An abrupt decree, a network boycott, a legal intervention and an uneasy détente: This was no typical battle between a president and his press corps.
Court Blocks Trump’s White House Ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico

The New York Times – Business:
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order and told the White House to immediately restore the press credentials for the employees of the three news outlets.
Judge Holds Off on Immediate Ruling on White House’s Media Ban

The New York Times – Business:
Judge Timothy J. Kelly heard arguments about President Trump’s recent decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House grounds. He said he would issue a decision about it “as soon as possible.”
Ed Sheeran Addresses War in Gaza After Macklemore is Dropped From Tour

The New York Times – Music:
The singer-songwriter began his Philadelphia show on Saturday night by apologizing for “mistakes” and saying he felt compelled to speak out about the “humanitarian issue.”
Aaron Sorkin Still Believes in American Institutions, Even if No One Else Does

The New York Times – Movies:
The Oscar-winning writer returns to Facebook with “The Social Reckoning”— and remains as optimistic as ever.
Searing Elon Musk Film Nears U.S. Release Amid Overseas Concerns

The New York Times – Business:
Alex Gibney’s “Musk” will arrive in United States theaters next month. Universal says it remains committed to releasing it overseas but has yet to set dates.
A New Play in Budapest Signals a Cultural Reawakening for Hungary

The New York Times – On the Runway:
A one-woman show about the perils of authoritarianism draws on a memoir by the Hungarian-American writer Kati Marton. Under Viktor Orban’s government, it might not have happened.
Pro-Palestinian Remarks Roil Sheeran Tour, Leading Finneas to Drop Out

The New York Times – Music:
Three other acts are also leaving the tour, citing the right to free speech after the rapper Macklemore was removed over comments he had made onstage.
Jimmy Kimmel Moves Talarico Interview to YouTube Because of F.C.C. ‘Threat’

The New York Times – Business:
In a monologue on Wednesday, Mr. Kimmel said that the show made the decision because the F.C.C. had “threatened” ABC over “traditional editorial decisions.”
Civil Libertarians Knew This Would Happen. We Should Have Listened.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The civil libertarians’ warnings have come true.
F.C.C. Asks Court to Toss ABC Suit Over Broadcast Licenses

The New York Times – Business:
The network sued the agency last month to stop it from taking steps that could force ABC stations off the air. The F.C.C. said the lawsuit was premature.