Bill Burr, Dave Chappelle and others have framed their participation as a matter of open expression. Yet they’re maddeningly vague about how much dissent is possible in Saudi Arabia.
Category: Freedom of Speech and Expression
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Jane Fonda Revives Her Father’s McCarthy-Era Free Speech Group
The actress joined Spike Lee, Billie Eilish, Pedro Pascal and others in reviving the Committee for the First Amendment, a group that her father, Henry Fonda, was a member of in the 1940s.
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What to Expect on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
Jimmy Kimmel will break his silence on Tuesday night on the controversy that temporarily sidelined his late-night show.
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What Will Jimmy Kimmel Say Tonight?
The return of the late-night host’s show raises questions about how the Trump administration, TV affiliate owners and viewers might react.
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‘The View’ Hosts Criticize Trump Administration Over Kimmel
The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission has suggested that the daytime talk show should could also come under government scrutiny.
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Jimmy Kimmel’s Show to Return to ABC on Tuesday Night
The network’s removal of Mr. Kimmel’s show last week almost immediately morphed into a flashpoint for free speech in America.
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How to Silence Dissent, Bit by Bit Until Fear Takes Over
In China, journalism and public debate were opening up, and then a leader took over and used a series of steps to dictate speech.
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Pentagon Introduces New Restrictions on Reporter Access
The Department of Defense will force reporters to pledge not to gather or use any information that had not been formally authorized for release, or risk losing their credential to cover the military.
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Disney Pulled Jimmy Kimmel as Pressure Built on Multiple Fronts
The abrupt programming decision quickly morphed into a flashpoint for free speech in America under the Trump administration.
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What Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension Says About the Trump Administration’s Crackdown Against Mainstream Media
ABC’s decision to “indefinitely” suspend Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show illuminates the administration’s efficacy so far.