BEIJING — Journalists and editors at an influential and often outspoken newspaper in China have gone on strike in protest of government censorship. The dispute involves a local propaganda official who allegedly called for changes to the publication’s annual New Year’s editorial to its read[...]
Posts Tagged ‘free speech’
SEATTLE TIMES to run free ads for Republicans only
“There is absolutely no interface between our news coverage and this effort: We realize some people may question the approach, but we hope they will give us the benefit of the doubt as we try an innovative approach to new revenue and, at the same time, raise awareness of the credibility and effe[...]
October 6th, 2012 - 12:24 pm § in America
Lenny Bruce ..a prophet
Tablet Magazine’s Liel Leibovitz says it’s because Bruce was always a prophet, not an entertainer. [Running time: 8:45.][...]
September 12th, 2012 - 11:57 am § in Hypocrisy
FOX NEWS provides a poster in the public interest.
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July 19th, 2012 - 12:55 pm § in America
Slur of the Day: What do Southern Brits call their Honkeys?
Northern Monkey (UK) (See also Southern Fairy) used as a pejorative in the south of England, relating to the supposed stupidity and lack of sophistication of those in the north of the country.[137] In some cases this has been adopted in the north of England, with a pub in Leeds even taking the name [...]
June 25th, 2012 - 12:02 pm § in Schools & Colleges
Free Speech on Campus Wins Victory in Court!
Federal Court: University of Cincinnati Free Speech Zone Violates First Amendment, ‘Cannot Stand’ In a ringing victory for student rights, a federal district court declared today that the University of Cincinnati’s tiny “free speech zone” violates the First Amendment. In his or[...]
Will this drug treat republicanism?
Article in Psychopharmacology suggests the possibility of a cure for bigotry! Well maybe not a cure, but imagine where this could lead? If we can modify racism, maybe we can “treat” republicans so they become rational? Professor Julian Savulescu of Oxford University’s Faculty o[...]
April 21st, 2012 - 9:15 am § in Misc.
Can North Korea Enter the 21st Century?
All eyes are now on Kim’s third son, Jong-un, the Brilliant Comrade. Will he usher in a technological revolution? Kim Jong-un, aged 27 or 28 (seriously, that’s how backward the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is; we don’t know when he or his father were born), is reportedly quite compu[...]
LETTER FROM ELSEVIER: THEY WITHDRAW SUPPORT FOR THE RESEARCH WORKS ACT
At Elsevier, we have always focused on serving the global research community and ensuring the best possible access to research publications and data. In recent weeks, our support for the Research Works Act has caused some in the community to question that commitment. We have heard expressions of sup[...]
The Boycott Limbaugh List Grows ……….
UPDATED Here is a list of advertisers who have now left the Limbaugh show: AOL CARBONITE QUICKEN LOANS PROFLOWERS SLEEP TRAIN SLEEP NUMBER LEGALZOOM Updated 6 March: Vitacost AccuQuote ServiceMagic Polycom Hadeed Carpet Thompson Creek Windows. BareEscentuals SensaWeightLoss Stamps.com Deere & Co[...]