free speech

Truthdiggers of the Week: Charlie Hebdo

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jan 7, 2025 Critical journalists view the slaughter of their colleagues in Paris from a deeply personal perspective. "Does my work threaten my life?" we ask ourselves. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Books

Salman Rushdie Confronts a World Where Free Speech Is No Longer Sacred

Paul Giles / The Conversation Apr 26, 2024 In 'Knife,' his memoir on narrowly surviving a vicious attack, the acclaimed author interrogates a world where liberal principles have become old-fashioned. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Editorial Cartoons

Tik Tok Threat

R. J. Matson Mar 14, 2024 Dig deeper

Media

Elon Musk’s Crusade Against Free Speech

Ari Paul / FAIR Nov 27, 2023 In the wake of a report highlighting the placement of antisemitic content alongside paid ads, the principal owner of X has sued Media Matters. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Activism

Russian Government Imprisons Anti-war Socialist Boris Kagarlitsky

Federico Fuentes / Green Left Aug 2, 2023 Solidarity is needed for Russian anti-war socialist Boris Kagarlitsky, who has been imprisoned on trumped-up charge of “justifying terrorism.” Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Book Excerpt

A Century of Repression: The Espionage Act and Freedom of the Press

Ralph Engelman, Carey Shenkman / University of Illinois Press Jan 3, 2023 How the Espionage Act of 1917 is the most important yet least understood law threatening freedom of the press in modern American history. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

A black-and-white image of a man's face is large on the left side. Behind him, like a collage, several policemen walk side by side, toward us. Behind the policemen, also like a collage, two women and a man hold up a sign that reads, "END RACISM." On the right side of the picture, a soldier in camouflage print looks away from us. The soldier holds a large gun and wears a safety helmet with his face guard up.

Truthdiggers

Mike Davis Mined L.A.’s Soul

Rubén Martínez / Capital & Main Nov 1, 2022 Mike Davis appreciation, in memory. "Glimpses of a Homegrown Revolutionary." Personal memories about working with Davis. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

An American soldier in Germany during World War I.

America’s Dangerous Inheritance From World War I

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Jan 21, 2020 The U.S. war on the free press, free speech, and dissent more generally, are all rooted in the so-called "Good War." Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Glenn Greenwald Faces Possible Imprisonment by Bolsonaro Regime

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Jan 21, 2020 The charges are a blatant violation of press freedom. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Actor and Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen addresses the Anti-Defamation League.

Sacha Baron Cohen Delivers Blistering Takedown of Facebook

Truthdig Nov 22, 2019 While accepting a leadership award from the Anti-Defamation League, the comedian sounds off on the deleterious effects of social media. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Glenn Greenwald Becomes Focus of Brazil Press Freedom Debate

ANNA JEAN KAISER / The Associated Press Jul 12, 2019 The attorney-turned-journalist draws scrutiny from President Jair Bolsonaro's backers for his explosive reports on a far-right figure. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Court to President: Blocking Twitter Critics Is Unconstitutional

LARRY NEUMEISTER / The Associated Press Jul 9, 2019 According to the ruling, using a social media account for official purposes and then excluding critics violates free speech. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )