Teenage Russian street musician jailed over anti-Kremlin songs is detained as she leaves jail. It’s truly a statement about the state of affairs when a teenage musician, armed with nothing more than a voice and a guitar, can incite such a level of fear within a government. The fact that the regime felt threatened enough to imprison her initially, and then to immediately detain her again upon her release, paints a rather bleak picture of the tolerance for dissent. It speaks volumes about the fragility of power when it’s so easily rattled by a pop song. It’s hard not to find the whole situation a little pathetic.… Continue reading
In a recent ruling, a federal judge found the Department of Education infringed upon the First Amendment rights of its employees. The judge, an appointee of former President Obama, determined that the department unconstitutionally compelled employees’ speech. The ruling stemmed from the Department’s use of out-of-office messages, which included partisan language blaming Democrats for the government shutdown. Consequently, the court barred the administration from altering these messages to include partisan speech for union members.
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Following a video of a young man burning a photo of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, Omid Sarlak was found dead in a car, with police declaring it a suicide. Social media users have disputed the official account, identifying the deceased and claiming he was killed for his anti-government stance. Accounts from users detailed the young man’s final social media posts, which included inflammatory statements about Iran’s leadership. The family has reportedly been denied the body and pressured to confirm the suicide narrative, further fueling allegations of a state-sanctioned killing.
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Author Michael Wolff has filed a lawsuit against Melania Trump, claiming she threatened legal action to prevent him from reporting on her alleged connections to Jeffrey Epstein. The suit alleges that Trump’s actions were intended to inhibit Wolff’s freedom of speech, citing a letter from her attorney demanding a retraction and apology for comments linking her to Epstein. The lawsuit also includes comments Wolff made to The Daily Beast and argues that the statements were taken out of context. Wolff intends to use the lawsuit to uncover details of the Trumps’ relationship with Epstein.
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The Australian High Court has upheld the government’s 2024 decision to deny Candace Owens a visa. The court determined that the Home Affairs Minister’s denial did not violate any constitutional freedoms. The minister refused the visa due to concerns that Owens’ views, including minimizing the Holocaust, had the potential to incite discord and fail the “character test” under the Migration Act. The court found the minister did not misinterpret the law in making this decision, ultimately dismissing Owens’ challenge.
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A Tunisian man has been sentenced to death for Facebook posts criticizing the president, an unprecedented ruling in the country. The 56-year-old day laborer’s lawyer confirmed the shocking verdict, which has been appealed. This decision has sparked widespread criticism, especially in a country where free speech restrictions have intensified since the president’s power grab in 2021, leading to concerns about stifled expression and growing political tensions.
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Trump slams Kimmel’s return: “We’re going to test ABC out on this.”
It’s hard to ignore the obvious, isn’t it? The former President, seemingly unable to move on, took aim at Jimmy Kimmel’s return to his late-night show. The phrase “We’re going to test ABC out on this” is a pretty clear indication of the intent, wouldn’t you say? It’s not just a passing comment; it’s a declaration, a challenge. And frankly, it’s a little unsettling. It feels less like a political critique and more like a veiled threat. It really does sound like an attempt to exert influence, maybe even pressure, over a media outlet.… Continue reading
“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” returned to air Tuesday night after a brief suspension by ABC following host Kimmel’s comments criticizing President Trump’s MAGA movement. The show’s return was highly anticipated, with fans and the media eager to hear Kimmel’s response to the controversy. During the taping, audience members reported an emotional monologue and a warm reception, although Kimmel did not issue an apology. Disney had previously suspended the show, deeming Kimmel’s remarks as “ill-timed and thus insensitive,” specifically referencing his comments on the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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