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Commentary on current news stories involving free speech, censorship, and First Amendment controversies — through the lens of Dr. Eleanor Vale.

free-speechMay 12, 2026· theguardian.com

The supreme court’s takedown of American democracy is complete | Austin Sarat

Since the Citizens United decision of 2010, the justices have dismantled Americans’ voices. The only solution is at the ballot box

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free-speechMay 8, 2026· newspub_live

Future of Miami historic landmark continues in limbo after redevelopment plan rejected by zoning board

The fight over the future of the Coconut Grove Playhouse continues after a controversial redevelopment plan was rejected by a city zoning hearing on Wednesday. The historic landmark, built in 1927, has been a dilapidated eyesore since it closed its doors in 2006. Developers had previously come in for renovations, but the project stalled following [...] The post Future of Miami historic landmark continues in limbo after redevelopment plan rejected by zoning board appeared first on News Pub . The post Future of Miami historic landmark continues in limbo after redevelopment plan rejected by zoning board appeared first on News Pub .

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free-speechMay 6, 2026· mymotherlode

The rapid embrace of AI in China, its biggest testing ground, may shape how AI is used globally

HONG KONG (AP) — On a recent weekday, around 50 people gathered outside the headquarters of a Chinese mobile internet company, waiting to get help with installing an artificial intelligence assistant. The scene in Beijing, China’s capital, was repeated for days at several events and was also seen in the southern technology hub Shenzhen in...

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free-speechMay 5, 2026· theguardian.com

Badenoch defends seeking a ban on pro-Palestine marches but not Tommy Robinson ones – UK politics live

Tory leader says the protests are ‘not the same’

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free-speechMay 5, 2026· theguardian.com

Middle East crisis live: Hegseth says US-Iran ceasefire ‘is not over’ despite growing tensions in strait of Hormuz

US defence secretary tells press Iran is attempting ‘international extortion’ but the ceasefire remains in place

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free-speechMay 5, 2026· theguardian.com

Michele Bullock says ‘we are poorer and there is no way out of it’ after rate rise – as it happened

This blog is now closed

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free-speechMay 5, 2026· westender

A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE SEX PARTY

New book by Robbie Swan and Fiona Patten. A sharp, darkly funny insider account of the sex industry’s collision with politics, censorship and everyday Australian life by Robbie Swan, a [...] The post A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE SEX PARTY first appeared on Westender .

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