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I Am A True Progressive

Society & Standpoint • 1375 implied HN points • 25 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Identity politics Progressivism Free speech Civil Rights Social justice
  1. Gender roles have evolved over time due to movements like feminism, allowing for more freedom of expression.
  2. Critical race theory reduces individuals to stereotypes based on race, contradicting the idea of individuality.
  3. Today's progressives seem to be moving away from valuing principles like due process and free speech.
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The Fight For Anonymity: How to help Douglass Mackey and Preserve Free Speech

Myth Pilot • 1316 implied HN points • 13 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Free speech
  1. Douglass Mackey, also known as Ricky Vaughn, is facing trial for posting satirical memes on Twitter and is charged with election interference.
  2. The DOJ is using an old law on violence to prosecute speech, setting a dangerous precedent for free speech in the US.
  3. Ways to help include donating to his legal defense, contacting Congress, and raising awareness about the case to protect free expression.

Inside the Plot To Kill The Censorship Industrial Complex

Public • 336 implied HN points • 11 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Censorship Government Agencies Election interference Free speech Supreme Court
  1. Evidence shows Stanford Internet Observatory demanded censorship of Covid vaccine information and interfered in the 2020 elections
  2. Government agencies like DHS-CISA secretly created the Censorship Industrial Complex, threatening freedom of speech
  3. Efforts are being made to dismantle the Censorship Industrial Complex and turn the tide against censorship advocates

When Safety becomes Dangerous

Deep Dives and Articles by Gummi Bear • 1081 implied HN points • 03 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Authoritarianism Free speech Climate change
  1. An excessive focus on safety can lead to the erosion of individual liberty and the rise of authoritative tyranny.
  2. Safetyism breeds a culture of fear and intolerance, leading to censorship and suppression of free speech.
  3. Values are crucial in protecting us against our worst instincts, even when safety seems to be the only priority.

Northwestern Cancels Former Trustee

Heterodox STEM • 284 implied HN points • 26 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Education Free speech Due process Diversity Inclusion
  1. Northwestern University cancelled a former trustee without due process over student complaints.
  2. The former trustee believes that NU's 'Safetyism' is harming students by limiting free speech and due process rights.
  3. The former trustee highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing the damage caused by 'safetyism' on college campuses.

Some good news!

Unreported Truths • 68 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Free speech Universities Censorship Social media
  1. A public university is allowing a speaker to discuss government-led social media censorship for the first time, indicating potential change in approach to different viewpoints.
  2. Despite challenges and disagreements, the importance of free speech and the role of social media in influencing information are being acknowledged and discussed.
  3. The opportunity highlights the significance of open dialogue on controversial issues like censorship, encouraging diverse perspectives in academic settings.

Dean Jenny Martinez Speaks Out About The Protest Of Judge Duncan At Stanford Law

Original Jurisdiction • 904 implied HN points • 24 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Education Free speech Policy Changes
  1. Dean Jenny Martinez issued a detailed and courageous statement addressing the protest at Stanford Law School.
  2. She emphasized the importance of academic freedom, free speech, and diversity in a legal profession.
  3. Martinez outlined next steps, including education on freedom of speech and updating policies to protect rights of speakers and protesters.

The surveilled campus

Can We Still Govern? • 239 implied HN points • 18 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Free speech Higher education
  1. Story highlights how the professional outrage machine targets faculty and students on American campuses.
  2. Conservative campus groups use tactics like building plywood walls to provoke and surveil, leading to media scrutiny and consequences for individuals.
  3. Incidents like these reveal a trend of surveillance, recording, and media pressure for punishment that undermines trust and community on college campuses.

Thoughts On Tolerance, Virtue, and Failure

Glenn’s Substack • 825 implied HN points • 13 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Free speech Education
  1. Higher education institutions are beginning to show positive responses to uphold free speech and academic freedom.
  2. Lee Bollinger's book emphasizes the importance of tolerating objectionable speech to build a 'tolerant mind.'
  3. Allowing space for ideas we hate can free us from the compulsion to react negatively, which is beneficial for both free speech and personal growth.

The Silencing of Kennedy's Most Notable Critic

husseini • 707 implied HN points • 05 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Free speech Lawsuits Media Censorship
  1. Jared Beck sued the DNC in a landmark lawsuit, but the DNC won the case giving them the power to choose their nominee legally.
  2. Beck believes RFK Jr. is being used to gather support for the establishment, drawing parallels to Bernie Sanders' role.
  3. Beck and his wife were banned from Twitter for challenging the Democratic Party, highlighting issues of censorship and power dynamics.

OSD 265: What is technology controlled by a foreign adversary?

Open Source Defense • 31 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Technology Free speech Second Amendment Gun Rights First Amendment
  1. Technology controlled by a foreign adversary raises concerns about government control over app stores and websites.
  2. The debate over restricting technology based on geopolitical concerns challenges free speech principles and individual freedoms.
  3. There's a contrast between how free speech and gun rights are viewed in the US, highlighting the potential for progress in the Second Amendment space.

The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy:

Who is Robert Malone • 36 implied HN points • 11 Mar 24
💾 History Free speech Conspiracy theory
  1. A new book presents forensic evidence showing multiple shots from different directions killed JFK, challenging the official narrative.
  2. The book highlights how X-rays were altered to hide evidence of frontal shots on JFK's skull, revealing a potential cover-up by various government agencies.
  3. The post emphasizes the importance of free speech in seeking truth and warns about the dangers of restricting it, suggesting potential threats to democracy.

Stripe, Substack Demand Financial Details from Authors

Who is Robert Malone • 29 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Surveillance Free speech Financial regulation Political Campaigns
  1. Financial privacy and free speech rights may be impacted by Stripe and Substack's demand for financial details from authors.
  2. There are concerns over the potential for comprehensive financial information to be accessed, hacked, or used in ways that infringe on individual privacy and rights.
  3. The demand for financial details is viewed as potentially contributing to a greater control over freedom of speech and raising concerns about a financial social credit system.

Free speech under attack: the weaponization of defamation law vs. climate change skeptics

Unreported Truths • 37 implied HN points • 08 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Free speech Climate change Courts Science
  1. Climate change debates can lead to defamation lawsuits and threats to free speech
  2. Going to trial over defamation can have unexpected outcomes like symbolic damages or punitive damages
  3. Legal actions against defamation may deter criticism and dissent, affecting various controversial topics

The Full Audio Recording Of Judge Kyle Duncan At Stanford Law

Original Jurisdiction • 668 implied HN points • 15 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal issues Free speech Protests Judiciary Controversy
  1. Debate about Judge Duncan's appearance at Stanford Law and the disruption he faced from protestors.
  2. The audio recording captures Judge Duncan's interactions with students, criticisms, and responses to questions.
  3. The event ends with Judge Duncan thanking the Federalist Society and making a closing remark to the audience.

We Brought Down the House

Unsafe Science • 134 implied HN points • 14 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Education Free speech Corruption Antisemitism
  1. Reported on how foreign funding impacts political corruption in American institutions of higher education
  2. Highlighted how speech intolerance and antisemitism are associated with funding from foreign regimes in universities
  3. Influence from external actors on university campuses led to a lack of accountability in protecting free speech and academic freedom

More Thoughts On Intellectual Diversity In Biglaw

Original Jurisdiction • 589 implied HN points • 17 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ideology Ethics Diversity Legal analysis Free speech
  1. Big Law firms have a lack of intellectual diversity which is not beneficial for the legal profession.
  2. There is pressure on Big Law firms to conform to certain ideological standards based on clients' expectations.
  3. Encouraging diverse perspectives and civil discourse in the workplace can lead to better outcomes and a more enjoyable environment.

Lara Logan outs Corporate Media-Government Collusion

Who is Robert Malone • 38 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Free speech Censorship Propaganda Government
  1. Media is deemed to be in a battle of information warfare and propaganda, affecting freedom and truth.
  2. Journalists and individuals like Tucker Carlson and Lara Logan are targeted, facing false accusations and censorship for pursuing free speech and truth.
  3. Governments and media organizations collaborate on censorship, shaping narratives, and influencing public opinion, ultimately affecting freedom of speech and democracy.

My Pensacola lecture: why the First Amendment matters, and why I fear for its future

Unreported Truths • 35 implied HN points • 02 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Free speech College Defamation Social media Elites
  1. Many Americans, especially young people on the left, are losing belief in free speech and the First Amendment.
  2. Social media censorship is a crucial issue, with concerns about misinformation and how it is defined.
  3. Elite institutions, journalists, and academics have shown a diminishing appetite for free expression, with Donald Trump's election in 2016 being a significant trigger.

Free speech under attack: the weaponization of defamation law

Unreported Truths • 28 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Free speech Climate change Legal system Debates
  1. Defamation cases in the United States are challenging to win due to strong protections for free speech, including the absolute defense of truth, the requirement of 'actual malice' for public figures, and the exclusion of defamatory opinions.
  2. Anti-SLAPP laws have made defamation suits even harder by encouraging quick dismissal of cases, potentially forcing plaintiffs to cover legal fees, and providing additional defense for defendants.
  3. The story of a defamation lawsuit involving climate scientist Michael Mann and the challenges faced due to the comparison to the Sandusky scandal highlights the complexities and implications of free speech limitations in defamation cases.

The Law Clerk Boycott Hits Stanford Law School

Original Jurisdiction • 471 implied HN points • 04 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Education Protest Free speech Judiciary
  1. Federal appellate judges are boycotting Stanford Law School for clerk hiring due to recent disruptive events involving Judge Kyle Duncan.
  2. The boycott is part of a larger pattern of judges withholding clerkship opportunities from law schools due to concerns over free speech issues.
  3. The boycotting judges are advocating for changes in law schools to promote intellectual and ideological diversity as a condition to end the boycott.

The Work of Free Speech on Social Media

Oliver Bateman Does the Work • 98 implied HN points • 14 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Free speech Social media Content Moderation Public Relations
  1. The banning of certain figures on social media is often driven by public relations considerations rather than purely moral or ethical standards.
  2. Social media platforms prioritize maintaining a certain inoffensive public image to attract ad revenue and align with mainstream media-approved trends.
  3. The dynamics of speech regulation on social media platforms spark debates about freedom of speech, corporate interests, and user empowerment in the digital age.

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association Want the Government to Censor Americans

Silent Lunch, The David Zweig Newsletter • 72 implied HN points • 03 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Free speech First Amendment
  1. Top medical organizations are advocating for the government to censor Americans' free speech.
  2. The brief argues that the government should combat 'vaccine misinformation' and be the ultimate decider of truth.
  3. It is concerning that prestigious medical associations are pushing to suppress information and control what is considered 'misinformation'.

Twitter Poster Railroaded for Free Speech by Biden’s DOJ

Karlstack • 293 implied HN points • 24 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Free speech First Amendment Legal system Political Influence Court Proceedings
  1. The trial of Douglass Mackey highlights procedural abuses reminiscent of colonial courts
  2. Key evidence was withheld by the prosecution, impacting the defense's ability to present a full case
  3. The interpretation of the law expanded by the judge raises concerns about government power to regulate speech