Poet Maya Weeks explores the 45 reasons she thinks twice, despite the protections afforded to her as an American.
45 reasons why I think twice despite the First Amendment
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University: A safe place for safe ideas
There is a strong attitude across university campuses that censorship is a good tool for the benefit of a multicultural and inclusive society, that respects the values of all its members, freeing them from being exposed to anything they may find “harmful”, Christopher Beckett writes
Gay rights in Lebanon: The good, the bad and the ugly
Despite recent wins, being gay in Lebanon is still a taboo. In a country drenched in sectarianism, debates about homosexuality are easily dismissed in the name of religion and homosexuals are accused of promoting debauchery, Farah Wael writes
Bad history and bad politics
Padraig Reidy on why we must combat taboos about discussing events of the past
Egyptian journalist’s death still impacting press freedoms, solidarity
While Egypt’s hugely controversial Al-Jazeera trial has been grabbing international attention, the recent death of 22-year-old reporter Mayada Ashraf – allegedly at the hands of the police – appears to have left more of a lasting impact on Egyptian journalists working amid the ongoing violence, Tom Rollins reports
Expose crony capitalism and be censored in India
A book detailing the allegedly shady dealing behind a gas contract has been targeted by the companies involved in the latest example of censorship in India, writes Saurav Datta.
Singapore: Independent media making a mark despite restrictions
As Singaporeans increasing turn to the internet as their source of news and information, websites and blogs are making an unmistakable impact on the city state’s media landscape, Kirsten Han reports
Egypt: Prime minister suspends controversial film
Rights activists and groups say the removal of Halawet Rooh (Beauty of the Soul) from theatres is part of a wider clampdown on artistic expression. Shahira Amin reports
Boosting Big Brother: Canada and the Digital Privacy Act
Knowledge, claimed Francis Bacon, is power. It is also money. Which is why Canada’s newly drafted Digital Privacy Act, Bill S-4, is considered by the privacy fraternity to be a demon of some proportions, Binoy Kampmark writes
Swaziland: On trial for criticising the judicial system
Human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko and journalist and editor Bheki Makhubu return to court today facing charges of “scandalising the judiciary” and “contempt of court” for writing about corruption and lack of impartiality, writes Gia Armstrong