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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-speechJuly 17, 2026· mymotherlode

Homeland Security: Foreign journalist visas set at 240 days, Chinese reporters cut to 90 days

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration announced Thursday it will drastically shorten visas for foreign journalists in the U.S. to 240 days, down from years, and cut those for Chinese journalists to only 90 days, raising concerns over press freedom in the United States and retaliation against American journalists overseas. The final rule announced by...

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free-speechJuly 14, 2026· theguardian.com

The Jonathan Larson Project review – Rent composer’s lost songs find a glorious new home

A lesser-known selection from the composer and lyricist’s archive is full of heart and humour, swinging between cabaret blues and pop bangers

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free-speechJuly 10, 2026· baynews9

Full Episode: A federal appeals court blocks Florida's 'Stop W.O.K.E.' Act, and a longtime state senator passes

Political Connections airs each weeknight at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.

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free-speechJune 30, 2026· theguardian.com

Elon Musk promotes ‘anti-migrant’ Armie Hammer film with free download on X

Citizen Vigilante, which follows a businessman taking bloody revenge on immigrant criminals, was posted by the tech trillionaire in the wake of damning reviews

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free-speechJune 26, 2026· timescolonist

UVic trespassing charges stayed for controversial political scientist

Frances Widdowson had tried to attend a non-permitted event at the University of Victoria for what she called a “free speech discussion” on unmarked graves at a former residential school in Kamloops.

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free-speechJune 23, 2026· theguardian.com

Karl Stefanovic praises UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson’s ‘tenacity’ and ‘courage’ in latest podcast

Robinson says Pauline Hanson has ‘carried on fighting’ despite backlash in episode of the Karl Stefanovic Show

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free-speechJune 19, 2026· law360

Free Speech Fight Over Fla. Social Media Law Goes To Trial

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free-speechJune 16, 2026· theguardian.com

Ex-defence secretary John Healey says resignation will ‘in time’ help ensure military gets more funding - UK politics live

Both John Healy and Al Carns have are giving their resignation statements in the Commons

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free-speechJune 12, 2026· wsbtv

Alaska election official threatens to disqualify Republican who shares name with Sen. Dan Sullivan

A top Alaska elections official has threatened to disqualify from the August primary a U.S. Senate candidate who shares the same name and party affiliation as incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan

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free-speechJune 9, 2026· theguardian.com

UK regulator orders social media firms to adopt measures to stop viral illegal content

Ofcom move follows concerns about misinformation and online claims over police response to Henry Nowak stabbing

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free-speechJune 5, 2026· firstpost

Globe at a glance: From Putin's Su-57 co-production pitch to Trump's praise for PM Modi

Your window to world news: Putin's global power rankings and a stealth fighter proposal for India to Trump's Modi remarks, Cuba sanctions, and newly released Tiananmen photos—here's what made headlines worldwide

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free-speechMay 29, 2026· financialtimes

Disney says US regulator aims to ‘suppress speech’ with licence review

FCC has ordered the ABC owner to reapply for broadcast permissions after clash with Trump administration

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