#freedomofspeech — Public Fediverse posts

Tony Greenstein: The most important half-hour of my life | by Greg Hadfield | Aug, 2026 | Medium
https://greghadfield.medium.com/tony-greenstein-the-most-important-half-hour-of-my-life-d03f7877a492
#FreedomOfSpeech #Terrorism #AntiZionist #PoliticsUK

Tony Greenstein: The most important half-hour of my life | by Greg Hadfield | Aug, 2026 | Medium
https://greghadfield.medium.com/tony-greenstein-the-most-important-half-hour-of-my-life-d03f7877a492
#FreedomOfSpeech #Terrorism #AntiZionist #PoliticsUK

Tony Greenstein: The most important half-hour of my life | by Greg Hadfield | Aug, 2026 | Medium
https://greghadfield.medium.com/tony-greenstein-the-most-important-half-hour-of-my-life-d03f7877a492
#FreedomOfSpeech #Terrorism #AntiZionist #PoliticsUK

Tony Greenstein: The most important half-hour of my life | by Greg Hadfield | Aug, 2026 | Medium
https://greghadfield.medium.com/tony-greenstein-the-most-important-half-hour-of-my-life-d03f7877a492
#FreedomOfSpeech #Terrorism #AntiZionist #PoliticsUK

Tony Greenstein: The most important half-hour of my life | by Greg Hadfield | Aug, 2026 | Medium
https://greghadfield.medium.com/tony-greenstein-the-most-important-half-hour-of-my-life-d03f7877a492
#FreedomOfSpeech #Terrorism #AntiZionist #PoliticsUK

Atrocities against Journalists: Throttling Freedom of Expression

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.pressenza.com/2026/09/atrocities-against-journalists-throttling-freedom-of-expression/

Higher education regulator apologises for imposing £585,000 fine on university
By Richard Adams Education editor

Office for Students made decision to punish University of Sussex with fine last year after claiming it breached free speech regulations

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/sep/03/higher-education-regulator-ofs-university-sussex-fine

#Highereducation #UniversityofSussex #OfficeforStudents #Freedomofspeech #Universityadministration #Universities #Education #UKnews #TheGuardian #RichardAdamsEducationeditor

Higher education regulator apologises for imposing £585,000 fine on university https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/sep/03/higher-education-regulator-ofs-university-sussex-fine #HigherEducation #UniversityOfSussex #OfficeForStudents #FreedomOfSpeech #UniversityAdministration #Universities #Education #UkNews

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The Internet Gave Everyone a Voice, Unfortunately

I’ve got to tell you, the internet is something else, isn’t it? I mean, think about it, we have this incredible tool, this global network that connects us all, that allows us to share information and communicate with anyone, anywhere, at any time. It’s like the ultimate democracy of ideas, right? Everyone gets a voice! Oh, what a beautiful dream!

Oh, but wait! It turns out, maybe not everyone should have a voice? Maybe, just maybe, some opinions are better kept to yourself? I know, I know, it’s a controversial take. But hear me out!

Before the internet, if you had a terrible opinion, you had to keep it within your family. Maybe ruin Christmas dinner. Now you can ruin somebody’s morning in another country before breakfast! And don’t get me started on the comments sections. Have you seen the comments sections? It’s like the wild west out there. No rules, no consequences, just an endless stream of unfiltered nonsense.

And what’s with all these people who start every post with ‘Nobody asked, but…’ or ‘I wasn’t going to speak about this, but…’? Buddy, if nobody asked and you weren’t going to speak about it, then DON’T! Nobody’s twisting your arm here. But no, they’ve got to share their unsolicited hot take on whatever topic is trending that day. And God forbid you disagree with them, they’ll be at your doorstep, ready for a duel at dawn.

What about online trolls? “Hey, you know what really grinds my gears? When people don’t like my opinion on the internet. No, seriously, that’s like the number one crime in the online world. Say something controversial, and suddenly you’re Public Enemy Number One. It’s like, relax, bro. It’s just the internet. Nobody cares.

And don’t even get me started on the experts. Oh, they’re everywhere. Every Tom, Dick, and Harry with a smartphone and an opinion now thinks they’re an expert on everything from politics to climate change to quantum physics. Newsflash: just because you watched a few YouTube videos doesn’t make you a expert. Trust me, I know from experience. I once tried to explain string theory to my cat using nothing but a laser pointer and some catnip. Did not go well.

But the real kicker is when these so called experts start giving unsolicited advice online. Oh, you’re a doctor? Well, here’s what I think you should do: shut up and treat your patients. Same goes for pilots, chefs, teachers, you name it. Every profession now has millions of unpaid online supervisors ready to tell them how to do their jobs better. It’s like having a bunch of drunk monkeys in the cockpit, all screaming different directions.

And don’t forget about the influencers… they’re the worst. Oh, they’ve got it all figured out. They’re going to ‘speak their truth’ and ‘inspire’ us all with their ‘authentic’ content. But let’s be real, they’re just a bunch of attention seeking narcissists with a camera and a dream. And don’t even get me started on their ‘spontaneous’ videos, the ones where they’re crying in their car about something that happened to them that we’re all supposed to care about. Please. If you’re filming it, it’s not spontaneous. It’s not real. It’s just another piece of content to feed the algorithm.

But you know what really gets me? It’s the ones who overshare. The ones who post every single detail of their lives online, their arguments, their moods, their meals, their entire lives on display for the world to see. It’s like they’re begging for validation, for someone, anyone, to pay attention to them. But here’s the thing, they’re not sharing. They’re performing. And nobody asked for their performance.

The internet promised us a revolution, a democratization of knowledge and ideas. But instead, we got an endless stream of opinions from people who shouldn’t have them. We got a platform for every idiot with a smartphone and a dream of being heard. We got the voice of the people, but not necessarily the best voice, the loudest one.

So here’s my advice, next time you’re about to post something online, next time you’re about to share your unsolicited opinion with the world, ask yourself: does anyone actually care? Do you even know what you’re talking about? Is this going to make the world a better place? Because if not, then maybe just…don’t. Maybe just keep it to yourself.

Because at the end of the day, the internet gave everyone a voice. But it forgot to install a filter.  And that’s the real tragedy of our time.

From 2009 and still true today.

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Sussex University overturns £585,000 fine as high court rejects free speech breach claim https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/apr/29/sussex-university-overturns-fine-free-speech-kathleen-stock #UniversityOfSussex #OfficeForStudents #FreedomOfSpeech #Law #Universities #HigherEducation #UniversityAdministration #DepartmentForEducation #Education #UkNews #Transgender #Society

When life gives you lemons, bake a Lemon Pound Cake. 🍋 🥮

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xxK5yyecRo

Stop hiring criminal mofos like Randy Walters. 👮‍♂️ 👎

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4AiuqQpB1U

You. Can't. Make. This. Shit. Up. 🇺🇸

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wWQxSV8CK8

Constellations: new, decentralised writers' festivals are emerging

"I feel like lots of the local writing community haven't necessarily had a place in (Adelaide) Writers' Week for a while."

"Organisers reckon there are lessons to be learned in the opportunities of "bottom-up", inclusive programming and extending festivals beyond city hubs, including attracting a more diverse audience." >>
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-07/constellations-not-writers-week-adelaide/106420422

Only the suppressed word is dangerous. - Ludwig Boerne

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https://youtu.be/hJ_tP_Now8Y

A quotation from Henry Commager

But this we can say with certainty: a government and a society that silences those who dissent is one that has lost its way. This we can say: that what is essential in a free society is that there should be an atmosphere where those who wish to dissent and even to demonstrate can do so without fear of recrimination or vilification.

Henry Steele Commager (1902-1998) American historian, writer, activist
Essay (1965-12-18), “The Problem of Dissent,” Saturday Review

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Monday, December 29, 2025

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/12/monday-december-29-2025/

After a €120M fine, X has banned the European Commission from running ads. This retaliatory move highlights the growing friction between big tech power and democratic regulation.

https://1312blogs.org/kalvin0x58c/elon-musks-x-bans-european-commission-from-making-ads-after-eu120m-fine

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Wyoming library director wins $700,000 after being fired for defending LGBTQ+ books

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/news/wyoming-library-director-wins-settlement

Thursday, September 25, 2025

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/09/thursday-september-25-2025/

HB 18 would ban lawmakers from raising funds while participating in a quorum break. The measure is in response to the Democratic quorum break that unsuccessfully sought to prevent Republican-sponsored congressional redistricting legislation.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/2025/09/03/529947/texas-house-passes-bill-to-punish-quorum-breaks/

#News #Politics #Texas #2025TexasLegislature #CongressionalRedistricting #FreedomOfSpeech #QuorumBreak #SpecialSession #TexasConstitution

HB 18 would ban lawmakers from raising funds while participating in a quorum break. The measure is in response to the Democratic quorum break that unsuccessfully sought to prevent Republican-sponsored congressional redistricting legislation.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/2025/09/03/529947/texas-house-passes-bill-to-punish-quorum-breaks/

#News #Politics #Texas #2025TexasLegislature #CongressionalRedistricting #FreedomOfSpeech #QuorumBreak #SpecialSession #TexasConstitution

HB 18 would ban lawmakers from raising funds while participating in a quorum break. The measure is in response to the Democratic quorum break that unsuccessfully sought to prevent Republican-sponsored congressional redistricting legislation.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/2025/09/03/529947/texas-house-passes-bill-to-punish-quorum-breaks/

#News #Politics #Texas #2025TexasLegislature #CongressionalRedistricting #FreedomOfSpeech #QuorumBreak #SpecialSession #TexasConstitution

HB 18 would ban lawmakers from raising funds while participating in a quorum break. The measure is in response to the Democratic quorum break that unsuccessfully sought to prevent Republican-sponsored congressional redistricting legislation.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/2025/09/03/529947/texas-house-passes-bill-to-punish-quorum-breaks/

#News #Politics #Texas #2025TexasLegislature #CongressionalRedistricting #FreedomOfSpeech #QuorumBreak #SpecialSession #TexasConstitution

HB 18 would ban lawmakers from raising funds while participating in a quorum break. The measure is in response to the Democratic quorum break that unsuccessfully sought to prevent Republican-sponsored congressional redistricting legislation.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/2025/09/03/529947/texas-house-passes-bill-to-punish-quorum-breaks/

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#FreeSpeech #FreedomofSpeech #1stAmendment #SavePublicMedia #CivilRights #Petition Protect Fact-Based Journalism like NPR and PBS! | BlueWaveAmerica
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#FreeSpeech #FreedomofSpeech #1stAmendment #SavePublicMedia #CivilRights #Petition Call to Congress: Save NPR and PBS – Protect Public Media and the First Amendment
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Push your Reps and Senators to support this effort

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In etwa so? 🙄

Wir haben gerade mit #Entsetzen festgestellt, dass der #Post wegen angeblicher "#Diskriminierung" (#Rassismus, #Sexismus usw.) vor gut 7 Stunden gelöscht wurde. #Bassem #Youssef light nun also auch bei uns. 😠

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‘Like a war zone’: Emory University grapples with fallout from police response to protest

https://www.inkl.com/a/GWbLWRCokGo

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The #BBC's unjustified suspension of Gary Lineker has thrown it into crisis. To restore the BBC's independence it must now get rid of its chair, Richard Sharp, who helped arrange an £800,000 loan for Boris Johnson. Sign the #petition: https://r.ippl.es/sharp-resign/ ⚽️ #BringBackGary #ImWithGary #FreedomOfSpeech #Fascism #RightWingBigots #BBCCorruption #RightWingMorons #UKPolitics #MOTD