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What next for Rhodes Must Fall? Free Speech Debate organised a panel discussion on the Rhodes Must Fall campaign and its future. In this video and its highlights, panelists debate the range of issues surrounding the campaign and its impact on free speech. Panelists include Dr David Johnson, Professor David Priestland, Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh and Monica Richter. Hunting the dissident: The case of Leopoldo López Maryhen Jiménez Morales examines the use of state power to silence dissent in modern Venezuela. The Jawaharlal Nehru University affair Udit Bhatia discusses the Indian government’s use of colonial-era laws against sedition and its failure to protect protestors taken into police custody. The ‘lying press’ and the crisis of confidence in German media Maja Sojref and Sarah Glatte explore the growing public disillusionment with the mainstream press in Germany. ‚No-platforming’ on university campuses: political correctness and the subversion of free speech Monica Richter argues that no-platforming is more about censoring unpalatable views than protecting marginalised groups. Don’t ban no-platforming Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh argues that no-platforming is an expressive act that can expand the field of debate, rather than the denial of free speech. ‚Oxford University has no regard for black life‘ Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh argues that Oxford has shown itself to have no regard for black life in its decision not to remove the statue of Cecil Rhodes. Cecil Rhodes in Oxford: from unnoticed statue to political scapegoat Monica Richter argues that the inward looking Rhodes Must Fall campaign detracts from greater issues of social justice. Non-governmental organisations v Government of India: dissent and development in tension Mujahid Mohammad discusses how India’s government has prioritised economic development over free speech. ‚Innocence of Muslims‘ and the manufacture of outrage Danyal Kazim explores the violent reaction to the YouTube video in Pakistan – starting with trying to access it from there. Silencing India’s daughters Vanya Bhargav explains the battle behind the Indian government’s ban on a BBC documentary about a notorious gang rape. Has Demotix democratised journalism? Demotix founder Turi Munthe discusses the role of citizen journalism and Demotix in today’s media environment. Salman Rushdie: What have been the most important changes to free speech in the last 25 years? 25 years after the fatwa and the fall of the Berlin Wall, Salman Rushdie discusses with Timothy Garton Ash whether there is now more or less freedom of expression in Europe, worrying developments in India and his critical view of Edward Snowden. US Supreme Court strikes down law creating ‘buffer zone’ around abortion clinics In the case of McCullen v Coakley, the US Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling about restrictions on speech around abortion clinics. Max Harris explains. Vote for Hong Kong – on the streets and online In 2014, the citizens of Hong Kong staged an unofficial civil referendum in protest against the Beijing authorities’ attempts to undermine its independence. As Rebecca Wong reports, the majority of the votes were cast via a voting app on mobile phones. Egypt: the show is over Bassem Youssef and the Egyptian struggle for freedom of speech. Warum Yale University Press die dänischen Cartoons nicht veröffentlicht hat John Donatich, Direktor der Yale University Press, erklärt und verteidigt seine Entscheidung, Jytte Klausens Buch ohne Illustrationen zu publizieren. Wie aus einem islamischen Aktivisten ein Verfechter der Meinungsfreiheit wurde: Die Geschichte des Ahmad Akkari und der Debatte über die dänischen Karikaturen Vor acht Jahren entfachte Ahmad Akkari weltweite Proteste über die dänischen Karikaturen des Propheten Mohammed. Im Gespräch mit Katie Engelhart erklärt er, warum er sich jetzt bei dem Zeichner entschuldigt hat. Twitter, free speech, and sexism – an #outcry from Germany Sarah Glatte explores the potential and pitfalls of social media in combating sexism. Why Turkey’s mainstream media preferred penguins to protest Kerem Oktem, in Istanbul, reflects on the pernicious influence of the government and business interests on Turkish broadcasters. The bizarre story of how lippy librarians faced down a silly publisher A university librarian faced a lawsuit over a critical blog post about the publishing house Edwin Mellen Press but online solidarity won out. By Dominic Burbidge. Jesus Christ Superstar? Not in Rostov, Russia The Russian parliament’s vote in support of a declaration against acts offending religious sentiments is symptomatic of worrying trends, write Olga Shvarova and Dominic Burbidge. Der „Brandeburg-Test” zur Gewaltanstiftung Im Jahr 1969 legte der Oberste Gerichtshof der Vereinigten Staaten in einer historischen Rechtsprechung fest, dass Anstiftung zur Gewalt nur dann strafbar sein kann, wenn Gewalt beabsichtig, wahrscheinlich und immanent ist. Von Jeff Howard. A Turkish journalist’s censored plea for press freedom Kerem Oktem introduces our translation of a column by Hasan Cemal, which his newspaper, Milliyet, refused to print. How has the internet changed the relationship between the writer and the state? The relationship between writers and the state is complex, multifaceted and changing. At the Jaipur Literature Festival 2013 a panel of experts explores some of the issues faced by writers around the world. China’s public expression philosophy: a case of too little theory? The Chinese government’s stance towards the question of free speech is guided by a philosophy that is complex but intelligent. Rogier Creemers diagnoses the underlying causes. The Southern Weekly affair: No closer to the Chinese dream? 2013 began dramatically in China with a standoff between journalists and state propaganda authorities over a drastically rewritten New Year editorial. Timothy Garton Ash introduces English translations of the original and finally published versions. Kann die Misshandlung von Tieren mit dem Holocaust verglichen werden? Nicht in Deutschland – so entschied es ein deutsches Gericht. Das Urteil wurde nun vom europäischen Gerichtshof für Menschenrechte bestätigt. Pressing for freedom: the protest over China’s “Southern Weekly” The Chinese Communist Party aims to control privately owned media without appearing to do so. A strike at a local newspaper imperils that balance, writes Liu Jin. The future of free speech Human Rights activist Aryeh Neier speaks about the future of free speech. Ayreh Neier: Why free speech is important in averting atrocities Aryeh Neier, human rights lawyer and president emeritus of the Open Society Foundations speaks about the future of free speech. Why did Facebook delete a call for an anti-fascist rally in Hungary? Facebook’s automatic detection of the word ‚Jude‘ led to the blocking of A Hungarian anti-fascist group’s post. Tamas Szigeti explores the worrying implications of automatic filtering for freedom of speech. Two years on, is it still spring in Tunisia? On 17 December 2010, Tunisian street vendor Mohamed Bouazizi set fire to himself – and began the Arab spring. Despite Islamist pressures on free speech and women’s rights, Rory McCarthy sees continued cause for hope. The Kremlin’s grip tightens on Russia’s answer to Facebook Russian social network VK launched six years ago and has since attracted 122 million users. But as Olga Shvarova explains, political and copyright crackdowns are limiting the free flow of information and ideas its users once enjoyed. Ahmed Mansoor on blogging his way into a UAE prison One of the United Arab Emirate’s most prominent human rights activists, Ahmed Mansoor was imprisoned in 2011 for criticising the country’s leadership. Here he discusses the death threats, defamation campaigns and physical attacks he continues to face for speaking his mind. Licensed leafleting means lost liberties in Britain Josie Appleton explains how a 2005 law that permits local councils to restrict the distribution of leaflets in public spaces is hurting free speech and community life in Britain. What are the biggest debates concerning Islam and free speech? FSD’s Katie Engelhart sat in on this Frontline Club debate to discuss controversy surrounding the YouTube video Innocence of Muslims. Satire oder Volksverhetzung? Politische Karikaturen in Indien Im September 2012 wurde der indische Karikaturist Aseem Trivedi unter Anklage der Volksverhetzung in Mumbai verhaftet. Manav Bhushan erläutert, wie ein archaischer Abschnitt des indischen Strafgesetzbuches dazu missbraucht wird, Regierungskritiker ruhig zu stellen. Has Innocence of Muslims ended the innocence of YouTube? Join us to debate the role internet platforms like YouTube should play in setting free speech agendas in your country, your language and across the world. Online editor Brian Pellot kicks off the discussion. Der Kampf gegen Hassrede in den türkischen Medien Die Hrant-Dink-Stiftung betreibt seit 2009 das Projekt Media Watch on Hate Speech, das sich gegen die teilweise rassistische und diskriminierende Ausdrucksweise der türkischen Presse einsetzt. Die Koordinatorinnen des Projekts, Melisa Akan und Nuran Agan, erklären die Ziele der Initiative. Russia’s convergence of church and state Olga Shvarova argues that Russian officials used the Orthodox Church as a political pawn to reinforce their own power during the Pussy Riot trial. Pussy Riots Kirchenprotest – ein Akt politischen Widerstandes War der Anti-Putin-Auftritt der Punkband Pussy Riot in einer Moskauer Kathedrale „Vandalismus aus religiösem Hass“ oder ein politischer Protest? Olga Shvarova erläutert den Fall. Erschießt den Buren: Musik des Hasses? Ein südafrikanisches Gericht verbot 2011 das Anti-Apartheits-Lied „Erschießt den Buren“, und stufte es als Hassrede ein, schreibt Nimi Hoffmann. The greatest Olympic free speech moments From the Black Power Salute to Kozakiewicz’s Gesture, the Olympics have long served as a platform for political demonstrations, writes Brian Pellot. Die Westboro Baptist Church: ein Recht auf freie Meinungsäußerung? Ein Urteil des Obersten Gerichtshofs der USA fiel 2011 zu Gunsten einer Kirche aus, die bei Beerdigungen gegen Schwule demonstriert, schreibt Casey Selwyn. Japan: Korean ‘comfort women‘ photo exhibit sabotaged A South Korean photographer explains his ordeal in holding an exhibition in Japan that documents ageing ‚Comfort Women‘, writes Lee Yoo Eun. Meinungsfreiheit in einer ungerechten Welt? Die 10 Prinzipienentwürfe der Debatte zur Meinungsfreiheit dienen vor allem den Interessen der Reichen und Mächtigen, schreibt Sebastian Huempfer. Do anti-abortion protestors have free speech? A pro-life campaigner and a pro-choice activist go head-to-head in this debate about the rise of US-style anti-abortion protests outside clinics in the UK. Ein Tag im Leben eines Klimaforschers Einem hochrangigen Berater der deutschen Kanzlerin Angela Merkel zufolge, ist es nur eine Frage der Zeit, bis der erste Klimaforscher ermordet wird. Maryam Omidi berichtet. How should publishers respond to protests for and against the publication of the same essay? In 2011, three Indian scholars called on OUP India to re-publish an essay which had been denounced by Hindu extremists. Less than two weeks later, the publisher reversed its earlier decision not to re-publish. Jillian York: Is hacktivism ethical? The director of international freedom of expression at the Electronic Frontier Foundation talks about the ethics and motivations of hacktivism. ACTA & the internet: freedom of expression & privacy Join Free Speech Debate and ARTICLE 19 in London on Thursday 3 May for a panel discussion on the impact of ACTA on global free expression Kazeboon: Ägyptens Anti-Militär-Kampagne Eine Gruppe junger Ägypter organisierte 2011 eine öffentliche Filmvorführung, um die Gewalt des Militärs gegen Zivilisten aufzudecken, schreibt Hebatalla Taha. Ein Prediger gegen die Homosexualität Im Oktober 2001 wurde ein evangelischer Prediger auf einem öffentlichen Platz in Bournemouth verhaftet, nachdem er sich geweigert hatte, ein Plakat mit der Aufschrift: „Stoppt die Sittenlosigkeit, stoppt die Homosexualität, stoppt den Lesbianismus,“ zu entfernen. Timothy Garton Ash untersucht diesen interessanten Fall. Existiert Salman Rushdie wirklich? „Das einzige, um das es in der Jaipur-Kontroverse nicht ging, waren theologisch motivierte Angriffe auf die Meinungsfreiheit,“ schreibt der Intellektuelle Faisal Devji. Hungerstreiks als freie Meinungsäußerung Im vergangenen Jahr begann Anna Hazare, ein 74-jähriger Antikorruptionsaktivist, einen Hungerstreik. Damit wollte er die Regierung unter Druck setzen, ein Antikorruptionsgesetz zu erlassen. Sollten Hungerstreiks als freie Meinungsäußerung gelten? Manav Bhushan und Katie Engelhart präsentieren zwei gegensätzliche Meinungen. Die Berlin Twitter Wall gegen die Große Firewall von China Im Jahr 2009 sperrten die chinesischen Behörden den Zugang zur Berlin Twitter Wall für Internetnutzer in China, nachdem eine Lawine von Tweets das Ende der Internetzensur gefordert hatten, schreibt Judith Bruhn. Maldivian president was pathbreaker for freedom of expression Deposed president Mohamed Nasheed will always be remembered as the man who brought free speech to the Maldives, writes Maryam Omidi. Durch Stille seine Meinung äußern Die weißrussische Polizei verhaftete 2011 viele Teilnehmer eines stillen Protestmarsches in Minsk. Annabelle Chapman untersucht den Fall. Das menschliche Mikrophon Das menschliche Mikrophon der Occupy Wall Street Bewegung erlaubt es Menschen am politischen Prozess teilzunehmen, schreibt Casey Selwyn. Heute sind wir alle Journalisten Der Bürgerjournalismus hat die Medienlandschaft verändert. Schlagt hier Beispiele für Bürgerjournalisten vor. Han Han, der chinesische Blogger Judith Bruhn berichtet von dem chinesischen Blogger Han Han, dessen Blog als Plattform für Bürgerjournalisten dient. Wikipedia goes dark Wikipedia, the sixth most visited site in the world, closed down its English-language pages in January 2012 in protest against two anti-piracy bills in the US. But should the online encyclopedia engage in activism?
Free speech debates are more than ‘radicals’ vs ‘liberals’ Eric Heinze argues that the radicals and liberal grounds for free speech are not mutually exclusive.
What next for Rhodes Must Fall? Free Speech Debate organised a panel discussion on the Rhodes Must Fall campaign and its future. In this video and its highlights, panelists debate the range of issues surrounding the campaign and its impact on free speech. Panelists include Dr David Johnson, Professor David Priestland, Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh and Monica Richter.
Hunting the dissident: The case of Leopoldo López Maryhen Jiménez Morales examines the use of state power to silence dissent in modern Venezuela.
The Jawaharlal Nehru University affair Udit Bhatia discusses the Indian government’s use of colonial-era laws against sedition and its failure to protect protestors taken into police custody.
The ‘lying press’ and the crisis of confidence in German media Maja Sojref and Sarah Glatte explore the growing public disillusionment with the mainstream press in Germany.
‚No-platforming’ on university campuses: political correctness and the subversion of free speech Monica Richter argues that no-platforming is more about censoring unpalatable views than protecting marginalised groups.
Don’t ban no-platforming Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh argues that no-platforming is an expressive act that can expand the field of debate, rather than the denial of free speech.
‚Oxford University has no regard for black life‘ Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh argues that Oxford has shown itself to have no regard for black life in its decision not to remove the statue of Cecil Rhodes.
Cecil Rhodes in Oxford: from unnoticed statue to political scapegoat Monica Richter argues that the inward looking Rhodes Must Fall campaign detracts from greater issues of social justice.
Non-governmental organisations v Government of India: dissent and development in tension Mujahid Mohammad discusses how India’s government has prioritised economic development over free speech.
‚Innocence of Muslims‘ and the manufacture of outrage Danyal Kazim explores the violent reaction to the YouTube video in Pakistan – starting with trying to access it from there.
Silencing India’s daughters Vanya Bhargav explains the battle behind the Indian government’s ban on a BBC documentary about a notorious gang rape.
Has Demotix democratised journalism? Demotix founder Turi Munthe discusses the role of citizen journalism and Demotix in today’s media environment.
Salman Rushdie: What have been the most important changes to free speech in the last 25 years? 25 years after the fatwa and the fall of the Berlin Wall, Salman Rushdie discusses with Timothy Garton Ash whether there is now more or less freedom of expression in Europe, worrying developments in India and his critical view of Edward Snowden.
US Supreme Court strikes down law creating ‘buffer zone’ around abortion clinics In the case of McCullen v Coakley, the US Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling about restrictions on speech around abortion clinics. Max Harris explains.
Vote for Hong Kong – on the streets and online In 2014, the citizens of Hong Kong staged an unofficial civil referendum in protest against the Beijing authorities’ attempts to undermine its independence. As Rebecca Wong reports, the majority of the votes were cast via a voting app on mobile phones.
Warum Yale University Press die dänischen Cartoons nicht veröffentlicht hat John Donatich, Direktor der Yale University Press, erklärt und verteidigt seine Entscheidung, Jytte Klausens Buch ohne Illustrationen zu publizieren.
Wie aus einem islamischen Aktivisten ein Verfechter der Meinungsfreiheit wurde: Die Geschichte des Ahmad Akkari und der Debatte über die dänischen Karikaturen Vor acht Jahren entfachte Ahmad Akkari weltweite Proteste über die dänischen Karikaturen des Propheten Mohammed. Im Gespräch mit Katie Engelhart erklärt er, warum er sich jetzt bei dem Zeichner entschuldigt hat.
Twitter, free speech, and sexism – an #outcry from Germany Sarah Glatte explores the potential and pitfalls of social media in combating sexism.
Why Turkey’s mainstream media preferred penguins to protest Kerem Oktem, in Istanbul, reflects on the pernicious influence of the government and business interests on Turkish broadcasters.
The bizarre story of how lippy librarians faced down a silly publisher A university librarian faced a lawsuit over a critical blog post about the publishing house Edwin Mellen Press but online solidarity won out. By Dominic Burbidge.
Jesus Christ Superstar? Not in Rostov, Russia The Russian parliament’s vote in support of a declaration against acts offending religious sentiments is symptomatic of worrying trends, write Olga Shvarova and Dominic Burbidge.
Der „Brandeburg-Test” zur Gewaltanstiftung Im Jahr 1969 legte der Oberste Gerichtshof der Vereinigten Staaten in einer historischen Rechtsprechung fest, dass Anstiftung zur Gewalt nur dann strafbar sein kann, wenn Gewalt beabsichtig, wahrscheinlich und immanent ist. Von Jeff Howard.
A Turkish journalist’s censored plea for press freedom Kerem Oktem introduces our translation of a column by Hasan Cemal, which his newspaper, Milliyet, refused to print.
How has the internet changed the relationship between the writer and the state? The relationship between writers and the state is complex, multifaceted and changing. At the Jaipur Literature Festival 2013 a panel of experts explores some of the issues faced by writers around the world.
China’s public expression philosophy: a case of too little theory? The Chinese government’s stance towards the question of free speech is guided by a philosophy that is complex but intelligent. Rogier Creemers diagnoses the underlying causes.
The Southern Weekly affair: No closer to the Chinese dream? 2013 began dramatically in China with a standoff between journalists and state propaganda authorities over a drastically rewritten New Year editorial. Timothy Garton Ash introduces English translations of the original and finally published versions.
Kann die Misshandlung von Tieren mit dem Holocaust verglichen werden? Nicht in Deutschland – so entschied es ein deutsches Gericht. Das Urteil wurde nun vom europäischen Gerichtshof für Menschenrechte bestätigt.
Pressing for freedom: the protest over China’s “Southern Weekly” The Chinese Communist Party aims to control privately owned media without appearing to do so. A strike at a local newspaper imperils that balance, writes Liu Jin.
Ayreh Neier: Why free speech is important in averting atrocities Aryeh Neier, human rights lawyer and president emeritus of the Open Society Foundations speaks about the future of free speech.
Why did Facebook delete a call for an anti-fascist rally in Hungary? Facebook’s automatic detection of the word ‚Jude‘ led to the blocking of A Hungarian anti-fascist group’s post. Tamas Szigeti explores the worrying implications of automatic filtering for freedom of speech.
Two years on, is it still spring in Tunisia? On 17 December 2010, Tunisian street vendor Mohamed Bouazizi set fire to himself – and began the Arab spring. Despite Islamist pressures on free speech and women’s rights, Rory McCarthy sees continued cause for hope.
The Kremlin’s grip tightens on Russia’s answer to Facebook Russian social network VK launched six years ago and has since attracted 122 million users. But as Olga Shvarova explains, political and copyright crackdowns are limiting the free flow of information and ideas its users once enjoyed.
Ahmed Mansoor on blogging his way into a UAE prison One of the United Arab Emirate’s most prominent human rights activists, Ahmed Mansoor was imprisoned in 2011 for criticising the country’s leadership. Here he discusses the death threats, defamation campaigns and physical attacks he continues to face for speaking his mind.
Licensed leafleting means lost liberties in Britain Josie Appleton explains how a 2005 law that permits local councils to restrict the distribution of leaflets in public spaces is hurting free speech and community life in Britain.
What are the biggest debates concerning Islam and free speech? FSD’s Katie Engelhart sat in on this Frontline Club debate to discuss controversy surrounding the YouTube video Innocence of Muslims.
Satire oder Volksverhetzung? Politische Karikaturen in Indien Im September 2012 wurde der indische Karikaturist Aseem Trivedi unter Anklage der Volksverhetzung in Mumbai verhaftet. Manav Bhushan erläutert, wie ein archaischer Abschnitt des indischen Strafgesetzbuches dazu missbraucht wird, Regierungskritiker ruhig zu stellen.
Has Innocence of Muslims ended the innocence of YouTube? Join us to debate the role internet platforms like YouTube should play in setting free speech agendas in your country, your language and across the world. Online editor Brian Pellot kicks off the discussion.
Der Kampf gegen Hassrede in den türkischen Medien Die Hrant-Dink-Stiftung betreibt seit 2009 das Projekt Media Watch on Hate Speech, das sich gegen die teilweise rassistische und diskriminierende Ausdrucksweise der türkischen Presse einsetzt. Die Koordinatorinnen des Projekts, Melisa Akan und Nuran Agan, erklären die Ziele der Initiative.
Russia’s convergence of church and state Olga Shvarova argues that Russian officials used the Orthodox Church as a political pawn to reinforce their own power during the Pussy Riot trial.
Pussy Riots Kirchenprotest – ein Akt politischen Widerstandes War der Anti-Putin-Auftritt der Punkband Pussy Riot in einer Moskauer Kathedrale „Vandalismus aus religiösem Hass“ oder ein politischer Protest? Olga Shvarova erläutert den Fall.
Erschießt den Buren: Musik des Hasses? Ein südafrikanisches Gericht verbot 2011 das Anti-Apartheits-Lied „Erschießt den Buren“, und stufte es als Hassrede ein, schreibt Nimi Hoffmann.
The greatest Olympic free speech moments From the Black Power Salute to Kozakiewicz’s Gesture, the Olympics have long served as a platform for political demonstrations, writes Brian Pellot.
Die Westboro Baptist Church: ein Recht auf freie Meinungsäußerung? Ein Urteil des Obersten Gerichtshofs der USA fiel 2011 zu Gunsten einer Kirche aus, die bei Beerdigungen gegen Schwule demonstriert, schreibt Casey Selwyn.
Japan: Korean ‘comfort women‘ photo exhibit sabotaged A South Korean photographer explains his ordeal in holding an exhibition in Japan that documents ageing ‚Comfort Women‘, writes Lee Yoo Eun.
Meinungsfreiheit in einer ungerechten Welt? Die 10 Prinzipienentwürfe der Debatte zur Meinungsfreiheit dienen vor allem den Interessen der Reichen und Mächtigen, schreibt Sebastian Huempfer.
Do anti-abortion protestors have free speech? A pro-life campaigner and a pro-choice activist go head-to-head in this debate about the rise of US-style anti-abortion protests outside clinics in the UK.
Ein Tag im Leben eines Klimaforschers Einem hochrangigen Berater der deutschen Kanzlerin Angela Merkel zufolge, ist es nur eine Frage der Zeit, bis der erste Klimaforscher ermordet wird. Maryam Omidi berichtet.
How should publishers respond to protests for and against the publication of the same essay? In 2011, three Indian scholars called on OUP India to re-publish an essay which had been denounced by Hindu extremists. Less than two weeks later, the publisher reversed its earlier decision not to re-publish.
Jillian York: Is hacktivism ethical? The director of international freedom of expression at the Electronic Frontier Foundation talks about the ethics and motivations of hacktivism.
ACTA & the internet: freedom of expression & privacy Join Free Speech Debate and ARTICLE 19 in London on Thursday 3 May for a panel discussion on the impact of ACTA on global free expression
Kazeboon: Ägyptens Anti-Militär-Kampagne Eine Gruppe junger Ägypter organisierte 2011 eine öffentliche Filmvorführung, um die Gewalt des Militärs gegen Zivilisten aufzudecken, schreibt Hebatalla Taha.
Ein Prediger gegen die Homosexualität Im Oktober 2001 wurde ein evangelischer Prediger auf einem öffentlichen Platz in Bournemouth verhaftet, nachdem er sich geweigert hatte, ein Plakat mit der Aufschrift: „Stoppt die Sittenlosigkeit, stoppt die Homosexualität, stoppt den Lesbianismus,“ zu entfernen. Timothy Garton Ash untersucht diesen interessanten Fall.
Existiert Salman Rushdie wirklich? „Das einzige, um das es in der Jaipur-Kontroverse nicht ging, waren theologisch motivierte Angriffe auf die Meinungsfreiheit,“ schreibt der Intellektuelle Faisal Devji.
Hungerstreiks als freie Meinungsäußerung Im vergangenen Jahr begann Anna Hazare, ein 74-jähriger Antikorruptionsaktivist, einen Hungerstreik. Damit wollte er die Regierung unter Druck setzen, ein Antikorruptionsgesetz zu erlassen. Sollten Hungerstreiks als freie Meinungsäußerung gelten? Manav Bhushan und Katie Engelhart präsentieren zwei gegensätzliche Meinungen.
Die Berlin Twitter Wall gegen die Große Firewall von China Im Jahr 2009 sperrten die chinesischen Behörden den Zugang zur Berlin Twitter Wall für Internetnutzer in China, nachdem eine Lawine von Tweets das Ende der Internetzensur gefordert hatten, schreibt Judith Bruhn.
Maldivian president was pathbreaker for freedom of expression Deposed president Mohamed Nasheed will always be remembered as the man who brought free speech to the Maldives, writes Maryam Omidi.
Durch Stille seine Meinung äußern Die weißrussische Polizei verhaftete 2011 viele Teilnehmer eines stillen Protestmarsches in Minsk. Annabelle Chapman untersucht den Fall.
Das menschliche Mikrophon Das menschliche Mikrophon der Occupy Wall Street Bewegung erlaubt es Menschen am politischen Prozess teilzunehmen, schreibt Casey Selwyn.
Heute sind wir alle Journalisten Der Bürgerjournalismus hat die Medienlandschaft verändert. Schlagt hier Beispiele für Bürgerjournalisten vor.
Han Han, der chinesische Blogger Judith Bruhn berichtet von dem chinesischen Blogger Han Han, dessen Blog als Plattform für Bürgerjournalisten dient.
Wikipedia goes dark Wikipedia, the sixth most visited site in the world, closed down its English-language pages in January 2012 in protest against two anti-piracy bills in the US. But should the online encyclopedia engage in activism?