freedom of speech
China's Unleashing a Propaganda 'Wolfpack' on Twitter – Even Though Citizens Go to Jail for Tweeting
The Communist Party has given dozens of diplomats and government officials free rein to use the platform to attack enemies and defend Beijing’s actions.
Why, Exactly, Toby Young's Free Speech Union Is So Pathetic
It's equal parts cynical and embarrassing.
Woman Who Encouraged Her Boyfriend to Kill Himself in Texts Won't Get a Supreme Court Hearing
Michelle Carter was convicted and sentenced to 15 months in jail for a "campaign of coercion" on her suicidal boyfriend.
Here’s All You Need to Know About Singapore’s 'Fake News' Law
The government started implementing the law today.
Fuck Nazi Metal Sympathy
On North Jersey's Nazi metal problem, and those fighting for a better scene (plus new tunes from Holy Grove, Glacial Tomb, Pijn, and more).
It's Time for Ghetts to be Heralded as One of the Greats
Grime's newest, younger fans may not immediately turn to his work – but they should.
My Weird Battle to Get the President to Unblock Me on Twitter
I don't really know how I wound up here.
Porn Stars Worry That Trump Will Crack Down on the Adult Industry
We talked with porn stars Joanna Angel, Jesse Jackman, and Tasha Reign about the fear that Donald Trump's administration might try to chip away at First Amendment protections for pornography.
Satanic Art: A Fight for Freedom
Is Satanism the most inclusive religion? Lucien Greaves, co-founder of The Satanic Temple believes it is.
Sarah Maple Exposes the Abuse of Freedom of Speech
We talk to the London-based artist about the tricky territory of expression and her previous work on period shaming, Islam, and reality TV fetishes.
Wait a Minute, Why Is Tyler the Creator Banned from the UK If Donald Trump Isn't?
What’s worse? Fictional lyrics written under an alter ego when you’re eighteen? Or an ongoing verbal assault conducted on a world stage consisting of hate, racism, sexism, and prejudice?
'Prison Legal News' Is a Publication by Prisoners, for Prisoners
The monthly magazine that Paul Wright founded from his jail cell now has a circulation of 10,000—and a reputation for not being afraid to fight the government to get its issues into prisoners' hands.