Category: Freedom of Speech and Expression

Richard Winfield, Protector of Press Freedom, Dies at 91

As a lawyer for The Associated Press and other news outlets, he challenged efforts to muzzle reporters and organized lawyers to promote free expression around the world.
Are Ballot Selfies Legal? That Depends on Where You Live.

New York is among the states where ballot selfies are banned, according to a recent report. Californians can snap away.
Musk Wins Appeal Over Tweet He Had to Delete About Union Push

The Fifth Circuit court ruled that the 2018 post was protected speech. It also vacated an order to reinstate a pro-union Tesla worker who was fired.
While N.B.A. Plays in Abu Dhabi, Critics Cry Foul

The league has held preseason games in the United Arab Emirates for three years. It says its impact has been positive, but others say it’s helping a repressive regime.
California Gov. Newsom Signs Laws Regulating Election A.I. ‘Deepfakes’

The state joins dozens of others in regulating the A.I. fakery in ways that could impact this year’s presidential race.
TikTok Faces Tough Questions From Judges in Fight Over U.S. Ban

TikTok on Monday pushed back against a law that would force the popular video app to sell to a non-Chinese owner or be banned, in what is shaping up to be a landmark case.
TikTok Faces Tough Questions From Judges in Fight Over U.S. Ban

TikTok on Monday pushed back against a law that would force the popular video app to sell to a non-Chinese owner or be banned, in what is shaping up to be a landmark case.
With X Blocked, Brazilians Turn to Other Social Media Platforms

The platform went dark across Brazil on Saturday, sending online commentators to new digital town squares.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Charged With Wide Range of Crimes in France

Pavel Durov was arrested near Paris over the weekend as part of a broad investigation into criminal activity on the platform.
Can Tech Executives Be Held Responsible for What Happens on Their Platforms?

The arrest of Pavel Durov, Telegram’s founder, as part of an investigation into illicit activities on the messaging app set off worries about the personal liability of tech executives.
How the Politics of the Gaza War Engulfed the Melbourne Symphony

The orchestra faced criticism for canceling a performance by a pianist who spoke about the war. Now a top leader has departed and the ensemble has opened an inquiry.
The Crypto Industry Loudly Defends Telegram’s Pavel Durov

When the messaging app’s founder, Pavel Durov, was arrested, he received a flood of support from a multitrillion-dollar industry that relies on it.