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Below are groups and resources (books, articles, websites, etc.) related to this topic. Click on an item’s title to go its resource page with author, publisher, description/abstract and other details, a link to the full text if available, as well as links to related topics in the Subject Index. You can also browse the Title, Author, Subject, Chronological, Dewey, LoC, and Format indexes, or use the Search box. Results106 Connexions Library17 Connexions Directory of Groups & Websites 8 Sources Experts & Spokespersons 44 Sources Library 4 From the Connexions Archives Connexions LibraryAgainst Censorship Diemer, Ulli Article 1995 Some of us would rather not have customs officials and cops deciding what we can read or look at. And Then They Came For Me: Final Words from Lasantha Wickrematunge Wickrematunge, Lasantha Article 2009 An editorial by Lasantha Wickrematunge shortly before he was murdered on January 8, 2009, and published three days after his death. Apostasy, Blasphemy and Free Expression in the Age of ISIS Namazie, Maryam Article 2015 The right to religion comes with a corresponding right to be free from religion. Arthur Topham's Political Beliefs May Just Be Illegal: The Extraordinary Trial of Arthur Topham: Part 3 Mykytyn, Eve Article 2015 On November 7, 2015, Arthur Topham was convicted of inciting hatred against a racial group, the Jewish people. Mr. Topham maintains a website, Radical Free Press, in which he publishes and comments up... Bill C-51: A Legal Primer: Overly broad and unnecessary anti-terrorism reforms could criminalize free speech Ruby, Clayton; Nader R.,Hasan Article 2015 Bill C-51, the Anti-Terrorism Act, 2015, would expand the powers of Canada's spy agency, allowing Canadians to be arrested on mere suspicion of future criminal activity. Bloggers Under Fire: The Fatal Consequences of Free Thinking in Bangladesh Article 2016 Six secular Bangladeshi writers have been killed since November of 2014: Rajshahi University professor AKM Shafiul Islam, literary publisher Faisal Arefin Dipan, and bloggers Avijit Roy, Oyasiqur Rahm... Canadian group not dealing with major free expression issue: Celebrating World Press Freedom Day Fillmore, Nick Article 2014 We need to address how corporate-owned mainstream news organizations restrict the freedom of journalists and prevent the public from having access to a wide variety of important news and opinion artic... The Case for Grassroots Archives  Diemer, Ulli Article 2012 Grassroots archives play a valuable role in what has been called "the battle of memory". People's history projects such as grassroots archives preserve and share stories of resistance, hidden historie... Censorship in Canada - When the Censor Comes Article 1996 Developed primarily for teachers, librarians, booksellers and others who disseminate the printed word, this guide offers basic information about dealing with would-be censors. Researched and written b... Challenged Books List Article 2004 A partial list of books subjected to censorship attempts in Canada from the early 1980s to 2003. Chevron's Crude Attacks: Court Sides With Big Oil Winship, Michael Article 2011 Yet another instance of the increasingly pro-business stance of the US legal system. A climate of fear endangers press freedom Article 2009 Today, the greatest threats to freedom of the press are more insidious than a generation ago because they are intended to induce a climate of fear and self-censorship through systematic violence and e... Connexions Annual Resource and Reading List Article 1989 A short and selective list of resources on issues addressed in the Connexions Annual, such as environment, education, peace, interntional development, women's issues, urban issues, housing, human rig... Connexions Library: Arts, Media, Culture Focus Website Selected articles, books, websites and other resources on media, culture, and art. Connexions Library: Human Rights and Civil Liberties Focus Website Selected articles, books, websites and other resources on civil liberties and human rights. Culture Inc.: The Corporate Takeover of Public Expression Schiller, Herbert I. Book 1989 Schiller defends democratic expression and free access to information while demonstrating the ways in which public expression, public space, and public access to information are becoming increasingly ... Defending the right to offend, shock or disturb Article 2009 Insult laws are designed to protect politicians, government leaders and officials and state institutions, arming the state with access to resources and legal doctrines that no other citizen has. A Different Kind of Safe Space Gup,, Ted Article 2016 Words are dangerous, but not as dangerous as efforts to suppress them, be it by government or dean -- and certainly not as insidious as self-censorship. Dismantling Democracy: Stifling Debate and Dissent in Canada Article 2015 An extensive dossier of the Harper government's attacks on democracy, debate, and dissent. Domestic reality does not match bold words on Internet freedom of expression Article 2011 The U.S. government gives lip service to online free speech but simultaneously acts in ways to drastically limit freedom of expression. Don't Incite Censorship Malik, Kenan Article 2007 Free speech for everyone but bigots is no free speech at all.
EducationSources.ca Website 2017 Web portal with sources of information about education and academia, including articles, documents, books, websites, and experts and spokespersons. The home page features a selection of recent and imp... The End of Academic Freedom in America: the Case of Steven Salaita Proyect, Louis Article 2015 In the years I spent at Columbia University, there was always some professor or another coming under attack from the Israel lobby. But no matter the intensity of the witch-hunt, I was always proud to ... Enemies of the Internet 2013: Sources News Release Article 2013 Reporters Without Borders is releasing a Special report on Internet surveillance Feminists Against Censorship Website A group of feminist academics and campaigners who fight censorship from a feminist perspective. They believe:
1) Censorship is a dangerous tool that is primarily used to suppress dissent from those ... 50 Ways to Fight Censorship: And Important Facts to Know about Censors Marsh, Dave Book 1991 A practical guide to generating support and publicity for freedom of speech and how to combat acts of censorship. For Campus Free Speech Bose, Purnima Article 2018 Bose describes the right-wing incursion on universities and his troubled feelings about the climate of intellectual fear among some on the campus left. He elaborates on this by discussing the demands ... Free Speech and Acceptable Truths: Statement of the Alumni for Responsible Speech Alumni for Responsible Speech (Ulli Diemer) Article 2008 While we support freedom of speech and academic freedom, we believe that university administrations have a duty to provide a safe learning environment in which students and faculty are protected by in... 'Free speech' - as long as it doesn't offend anyone Diemer, Ulli Article 2009 On the issue of free speech most of the right and much of the left are in agreement, and so too are many liberals, activists, and human rights apparatchiks. They hold essentially the same position on ... Free speech fights: Wikipedia article Article Free speech fights are conflicts over the right to speak freely, particularly involving the Industrial Workers of the World efforts in the early twentieth century to organize workers and publicly spea... Free Speech For Me - But Not For Thee: How the American Left and Right Relentlessly Censor Each Other Hentoff, Nat Book 1992 Hentoff is a passionate believer in free speech who recognizes that if speech is truly to be free, we must protect the expression even of ideas we abhors. He catalogues with equal disapproval the effo... Free speech for me - you shut up Diemer, Ulli Article 2008 The right to express offensive views is at the very heart of the principle of free speech.
Free Speech for the Right? A Primer on Key Legal Questions and Principles DiMaggio, Anthony Article 2017 The rise in national attention to the "alt-right" and fascist-white supremacist protesters has raised questions about the parameters of free speech in America. When can free speech be limited, if ever... Free Speech in a Plural Society Malik, Kenan Article 2006 The argument against free speech is really an argument in defence of particular sectional interests. And that is the best reason for rejecting restraints on speech. We can build a plural society in wh... Free Speech in an Age of Identity Politics Malik, Kenan Article 2015 Transcript of Malik's TB Davie Memorial lecture on academic freedom at the University of Cape Town. Freedom to Read Week Website Freedom to Read Week encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom. From Fatwa to Jihad: The Rushdie Affair and its Legacy Malik, Kenan Book 2009 Tells the story both of the Rushdie affair and of its transformative impact on cultural and political landscape of the West. The book explores the issues that the Rushide affair raised. in particular ... Gag Rule: On the Suppression of Dissent and the Stifling of Democracy Lapham, Lewis H. Book 2004 Dissent is democracy. Democracy is in trouble. Never before, Lapham argues, have voices of protest been so locked out of the mainstream conversation. A call to action in defense of one of the most imp... Handbook for Bloggers and Cyber-Dissidents Article 2008 Advice and technical tips for the best way to launch a blog and how to get round online censorship. It includes an explanation of how to blog anonymously and contains articles by bloggers, particularl... Hate Speech and Free Speech: The Wrong Kind of Climate Control Manjarrez, Kieran Article 2011 Laws against sedition, in whatever guise, are an attack on free speech. Unlike laws against those rare instances of incitement which trigger immediate and actual violence against a present target (as ... Hate speech in a plural society Malik, Kenan Article 2005 One of the ironies of living in a more inclusive, more diverse society appears to be that the preservation of diversity requires us to leave increasingly to leave less room for a diversity of views. S... Here come the thought police Spratt, Michael; Moore, Chelsea Article 2014 Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has declared his intention to fast-track legislation expanding CSIS and police powers of “surveillance, detention and arrest.” Here We Go Again Malik, Kenan Article 2012 One thing should be clear. The violence across the Muslim world in response to an American anti-Islamic film has nothing to do with that film. Yes, The Inocence of Muslims is a risibly crude diatribe ... His Right to Say It Chomsky, Noam Article 1981 Chomsky takes the opportunity to clarify the details of the so-called Faurisson Affair in which he played a catalytic role by signing a controversial petition. He defends his involvement by reiteratin... How "Hate Crimes Against Police" Expose the Fatal Flaw Within Hate Crime Statutes Cantú, Aaron Article 2015 Hate crime legislation lent legitimacy to a 40-year carceral program that has wrought immense damage on communities of colour. In an ironic twist, the police - who've been the main enforcers of this p... I am not that Woman in a burqa : A Palestinian novelist remembers the liberated, educated women of her life, and how their freedom has been, and is being, curtailed. Khalifeh, Sahar Article 2015 Palestinian novelist Sahar Khalifeh discusses growing up as a girl and woman in Arab culture, and how Arab women are represented in Western culture. If boycotts could change the system they'd be illegal Mortinston, Peter Article 1996 A ruling by the Ontario Court of Appeal says that boycotting by a grassroots group Friends of the Lubicon Lake Cree Nation of Daishowa paper products was illegal because it resulted in economic harm t... In Defense of Free Speech: It's Easier to Blame Bad Filmmakers Than to Address Massive War Crimes Giambrone, Joe Article 2012 The answer to speech you disagree with is … (drum roll) … MORE SPEECH. Increasing Legal Suppression of Freedom of Thought and Expression in So-called Free and Democratic Societies: As evidence for increasing totalitarianism Rancourt, Denis Article 2015 That freedom of speech is the foundational individual right for a truly democratic system to exist or emerge. And that this freedom must be defended without compromise, and without bias against any pa... I've changed my mind on the gay cake row. Here's why Tatchell, Peter Article 2016 Like most gay and equality campaigners, I initially condemned the Christian-run Ashers Bakery in Belfast over its refusal to produce a cake with a pro-gay marriage slogan for a gay customer, Gareth Le... Jailed by Israel for his cartoons, Mohammad Saba’aneh speaks out Article 2013 Mohammad Saba’aneh, who has a daily cartoon in the Palestinian newspaper al-Hayat al-Jadida, has published his work in newspapers across the Arab world. His cartoons are decidedly political, frequentl... Je Suis Charlie? It's a Bit Late Malik, Kenan Article 2015 Hardly had news begun filtering out about the Charlie Hebdo shootings, than there were those suggesting that the magazine was a 'racist institution' and that the cartoonists, if not deserving what the... Jewish Canadians Concerned About Suppression of Criticism of Israel Article 2009 We are Jewish Canadians concerned about all expressions of racism, anti-Semitism, and social injustice. We believe that the Holocaust legacy "Never again" means never again for all peoples. It is a tr... JournalismSources.com Website 2017 A portal featuring news, articles, and resources about journalism, press freedom, free speech, censorship and related topics. The home page features a selection of recent and important articles. A sea... Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media Herman, Edward S.; Chomsky, Noam Book 1988 Contrary to the usual image of the press and cantankerous, obstinate, and ubiquitious in its search for truth, Herman and Chomsky depict how an underlying elite consensus largely structures all facets... Memory as Resistance: Grassroots Archives and the Battle of Memory: Preservation as subversion: Do grassroots archives have a future? Article 2012 CONNEXIONS and Beit Zatoun are spotlighting grassroots archives this November with an open house and networking event November 24, a talk and discussion November 27, and an exhibit (November 16-27). G... The Misguided Attacks on ACLU for Defending Neo-Nazis' Free Speech Rights in Charlottesville Greenwald, Glen Article 2017 You can fight fascism by employing and championing one of its defining traits: viewpoint-based state censorship. those who favor free speech suppression, or who oppose the ACLU’s universal defense of ... Netizen Report: Why Did YouTube Censor Your Videos? You May Never Know.: Global Voices Advocacy's Netizen Report offers an international snapshot of challenges, victories, and emerging trends in Internet rights ar Netizen Report Team Article 2017 Amid an apparent shift in YouTube’s approach to monitoring for rules violations and staying in the good graces of advertisers, a wave of YouTube users have found their work either blocked or relegated... No Debate: The Israel Lobby and Free Speech at Canadian Universities Thompson, Jon Book 2011 During 2008-2009, Israel lobby organizations made concerted efforts to block a planned conference on statehood for Israel and Palestine at Toronto's York University. Thompson probes the facts and cont... Other Voices: The Connexions Newsletter - May 7, 2015: Urban agriculture and local food production Diemer, Ulli (editor); Rickwood, Darien Yawching (production) Serial Publication (Periodical) 2015 This issue of Other Voices ranges widely, from increasing worker activism and strikes in China, to advances in battery technology that make it much easier and cheaper to store solar and wind energy fo... Other Voices: The Connexions Newsletter - April 1, 2017: April 1 issue Diemer, Ulli (ed.) Serial Publication (Periodical) 2017 Other Voices always strives to present you with alternative views on important topics. This issue offers some really alternative perspectives and even some "alternative facts." As always, read critica... Other Voices: The Connexions Newsletter - October 9, 2017: Meeting the Challenge of the Right Diemer, Ulli (ed.) Serial Publication (Periodical) 2017 Challenging the Right requires not only anti-fascist actions in the street, but organizing to reach those who may be attracted the the appeal of the Right and offering an alternative social vision. Th... Out of Bounds Malik, Kenan Article 2012 Why do we talk so much about hate speech these days? Largely because hate speech has become a way of rebranding extremist ideas to stress their moral content; in other words, of rebranding obnoxious p... Passionate Declarations: Essays on War and Justice Zinn, Howard Book 1990 Essays looking at American political ideology. PayPal admits US pressure over WikiLeaks account freeze Addley, Esther Article 2010 PayPal today admitted it suspended payments to WikiLeaks after an intervention from the US State Department. Police Unions Sustain Police Violence Epidemic: Since when did we decide that police officers should be above the law? Boardman, William Article 2015 Two of the biggest police unions in the country are now on record in opposition to free speech. They are on record against constitutionally protected free speech that opposes the epidemic of police vi... Pornography in a Free Society Hawkins, Gordon, and Zimring, Franklin E. Book 1988 An examination of public policy debates about pornography in the United States in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Progressives shouldn't be begging the police to take more power Diemer, Ulli Article 1984 The last thing we need is to hand the police even more power to decide what we are allowed to see or read. Protect the Freedom to Shock Malik, Kenan Article 2001 Far from being the cornerstone of a diverse, plural society, the refusal to give offence shows respect neither for oneself nor for others. Respect for oneself requires self-belief, a willingness to ta... The pursuit of Julian Assange is an assault on freedom and a mockery of journalism Pilger, John Article 2012 Four years ago, a barely noticed Pentagon document, leaked by WikiLeaks, described how WikiLeaks and Assange would be destroyed with a smear campaign leading to "criminal prosecution". We are witnessi... Quotes about Free Speech Unclassified Quotes about Freedom Unclassified 'Rachel' screening in San Francisco shows a growing movement tired of being censored about Israel Gottlieb, Rabbi Lynn Article 2009 A wide spectrum of individuals and organizations attempt to enforce the axiom: there shall be no public criticism of Israel. This platitude ironically goes hand in hand with the view that "Israel is t... Radical Digressions Diemer, Ulli Website 2006 Ulli Diemer's website/blog featuring comment from a radical left-libertarian Marxist perspective.
Radical Perspectives in the Arts Baxandall, Lee (ed.) Book 1972 An anthology of Marxist literary and cultural criticism. Rebels Without a Cause: The Assault on Academic Freedom Vigo, Julian Article 2017 Examining current academic culture which falsely labels "words as violence" and how it is affecting acedemic freedom, notably by some who think of themselves as being on the left, who are employing t... Release of the Full TPP Text After Five Years of Secrecy Confirms Threats to Users' Rights Malcolm, Jeremy; Sutton, Maira Article 2015 Trade offices involved in negotiating the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement have finally released all 30 chapters of the trade deal today, a month after announcing the conclusion of the deal i... Respect is a Two-Way Street Tatchell, Peter Article 2006 There is a whiff of hypocrisy among some Muslims who, in the name of being spared offence, want to censor other people's opinions. The Right to Offend Bonbnell, Kenneth H. Article 1990 Humans do have a right to offend other humans, especially in presenting dissent from the views with which many people seem to be very content. This includes those views called religious. Rights and Liberties: Introduction to Volume 9, Number 2, of the Connexions Digest (Rights & Liberties issue) Diemer, Ulli Article 1984 Civil liberties and human rights appear as a key dimension in almost every other field of social justice and social change, but those who seek a freer and more just society cannot rely on the state to... Rosa Luxemburg: Selected Political Writings Luxemburg, Rosa (edited with an introduction by Robert Looker) Book 1972 A selection of Rosa Luxemburg's writings which highlight her outstanding contributions to the theory and practice of revolutionary socialism. The Rosa Luxemburg Reader Luxemburg, Rosa. [Anderson, Kevin; Hudis, Peter (eds.)] Book 2004 A definitive one-volume collection of Luxemburg's writings. Ryerson Made a Mistake in Cancelling Panel Discussion Turk, James L Article 2017 Not only are censorship and suppression fatal to the purpose of the university, they undermine the foundation of democratic society. When individual rights to freedom of expression are diminished or t... '68: The Year of the Barricades Caute, David Book 1988 Caute's book looks at the explosive year 1968 (while situating it in the context of what had led up to it). One of the great strengths of this excellent book is that it looks at what was happening aro... Some Elementary Comments on The Rights of Freedom of Expression Chomsky, Noam Article 1980 It is precisely in the case of horrendous ideas that the right of free expression must be most vigorously defended; it is easy enough to defend free expression for those who require no such defense. The Strange (and Tortured) Legacy of 'Free Speech' Boggs, Carl Article 2017 Despite a well-cultivated radical image, Antifa rarely focuses on the growing ultra-nationalism, militarism, and imperialism that lies at the very core of American politics – tendencies in fact more d... They Dare to Speak Out: People and Institutions Confront Israel's Lobby Findley, Paul Book The author of this book served 11 terms as a Republican Congressman from Illinois. He describes the influence on the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) on the U.S. Senate and Houseof Rep... Things My Students Don't Know Schwalbe, Michael Article 2016 One of the discussion exercises I use in my course on corporate power begins with the bare text of the First Amendment projected on screen at the front of the room. I tell students that this is a rece... Trump, Namazie, Islam, Free Speech and the Left Malik, Kenan Article On the odd relationship that many on the left have with Islam. They view all Muslims as helpless victims, and regard any criticism of Islam as a form of bigotry. Utopian Essays and Practical Proposals Goodman, Paul Book 1951 Whatever the subject, Goodman asks: What blocks and limits human freedom, joy, and creativity? What tends to release, free, liberate? In criticizing society and life his purpose is to improve. Goodman... We Are All – Fill in the Blank Chomsky, Noam Article 2015 We should condemn violence and terror, and defend freedom of the press. We should do so on the basis of consistent principles -- in contrast to the mainstream media and politicians, who condemn acts d... When Free Speech Becomes Dead Silence - The Israel Lobby And A Cowed Academia Editor Article 2015 The sudden cancellation of an academic conference on Israel, as well as the lack of outcry from 'mainstream' media, demonstrates once again the skewed limits to 'free speech' in 'advanced' Western dem... When Progressives Start Abandoning Free Speech Vonn, Micheal Article 2017 In the wake of attacks in Charlottesville, Virginia there were a number of rallies in Canadian cities. The anti-racist counter-demonstrators hugely outnumbered their rally opponents, constituting phen... Why Banning Laura Kipnis Would Betray Wellesley's Academic Mission Friedersdorf, Conor Article 2017 Six professors at an elite American college insist that students will suffer "damage" or "injury" if speakers they may disagree with are allowed to speak on campus. Why I had to face down the bullies trying to silence my supposedly 'offensive' stance on Islam Namazie, Maryam Article 2016 This week marked the first anniversary of the Charlie Hebdo massacre in Paris. The atrocity was a brutal attack not just on human life but also on the principle of free speech, one of the pillars of h... Why This Radical Leftist is Disillusioned by Leftist Culture Lamon, Bailey Article 2016 I will always believe in "The Revolution". But I am becoming very frustrated with modern "activist" culture. With Power of Social Media Growing, Police Now Monitoring and Criminalizing Online Speech Greenwald, Glenn Article 2015 Criminal cases for online political speech are now commonplace in the UK, notorious for its hostility to basic free speech and press rights. As The Independent's James Bloodworth reported last week, "... Women Against Censorship Burstyn, Varda Book 1985 Essays which argue that women have nothing to gain by allying themselves with anti-feminist forces and mainstream politicians. The contributors say that censorhip will be used against feminists who se... Women and Censorship - Letters to Index on Censorship Article 1991 Reader comments on pornography and censorship. Writing in an Age of Silence Paretsky, Sara Book 2007 Sara Paretsky explores the traditions of political and literary dissent that have informed her life and work, against the unparallelled repression of free speech and thought in the USA today. Yesterday's News: Why Canada's Daily Newspapers are Failing Us Miller John Book 1998 Illuminates the decline of print journalism, suggests reasons for this decline and proposes solutions to reverse this downward trend. Connexions Directory of Groups & WebsitesAK Press AK Press is a worker-run collective that publishes and distributes radical books, visual and audio media, and other mind-altering material. We're small: a dozen people who work long hours for short mo... Amnesty International, Canadian Section Amnesty International is a worldwide human rights organization which works to secure the release of all prisoners of conscience, works for fair and prompt trials for all political prisoners, and works... Beyond Borders -- Ensuring Global Justice for Children Beyond Borders, a charitable organization, works to end all sexual crimes against children, especially cross-border crimes including sex tourism and child pornography. Beyond Borders is the Canadian a... Canadian Journalists for Free Expression Working to promote freedom of expression. CCPJ's main project is the IFEX Clearing House which operates an Action Alert Network and disseminates information on freedom of the press to organizations an... Center for Democracy and Technology Works to promote democratic values and constitutional liberties in the digital age. With expertise in law, technology, and policy, CDT seeks practical solutions to enhance free expression and privacy ... Chomsky.info The Noam Chomsky Web site.
Committee on Free Acess to Information and Freedom of Expression The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the... Connexions Archive & Library The Connexions Archive & Library is Toronto-based project dedicated to keeping alive the rich history of grassroots movements for social justice.
Connexions preserves 'alternative' histories that r... Connexions Information Sharing Services Connexions provides information and services for advocacy groups, voluntary and non-profit organizations, and individuals, who are working for social and economic justice, environmental responsibility... Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain We, non-believers, atheists, and ex-Muslims, are establishing or joining the Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain to insist that no one be pigeonholed as Muslims with culturally relative rights nor deemed... Feminists for Free Expression Feminists for Free Expression (FFE) is a group of diverse feminists working to preserve the individual's right to see, hear and produce materials of her choice without the intervention of the state "f... Forum 18 Everyone has the fundamental human right to freedom of thought, conscience and belief. This is firmly established in international law, notably in Article 18 of both the Universal Declaration of Human... Freedom of Expression Institute A society where everyone enjoys freedom of expression and the right to access and disseminate information and knowledge.
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To fight for freedom of expression and eliminate inequalitie... International Freedom of Expression Exchange Clearing House IFEX is comprised of 72 organizations from around the world who work together to promote and further freedom of expression. The IFEX communique is available in a number of languages as a weekly e-new... KenanMalik.com Kenan Malik's home page. See also blog at http://kenanmalik.wordpress.com.
Academically, my main areas of interest are the history of ideas; the history and philosophy of science; the philosophy of m... Reporters Without Borders Reporters Without Borders is an international organization that defends imprisoned journalists and press freedom throughout the world, as well as the right to inform the public and to be informed, in ... Society for Human Sexuality Social and educational organization whose purpose is to promote understanding and appreciation for the many forms of adult intimate relationships and consensual sexual expression.
Sources Experts & SpokespersonsSources LibraryAfrican Journalists leaders summit outlines strategies to roll back impunity and defend journalists' rights Sources News Release 2009 Leaders of the Federation of African Journalists have condemned at their biannual meeting in Djibouti on June 23rd, the unsafe and precarious working conditions of journalists in Africa. ARTICLE 19 launches the Camden Principles on Freedom of Expression and Equality Sources News Release 2009 ARTICLE 19 has launched The Camden Principles on Freedom of Expression and Equality, a ground-breaking document that will guide legislators, policy-makers and civil society in balancing the rights to ... Authorities step up offensive against journalists and websites Sources News Release 2009 Reporters Without Borders is concerned about freedom of expression in Bahrain. In the past couple of months, two journalists have been charged because of what they wrote and the information ministry h... Campaign for Freedom of Expression Sources News Release 2008 CFI Canada isl inaugurating the Campaign for Free Expression, an ongoing series of events, activities and political initiatives in support of freedom of inquiry, thought and expression.
Canadian Court to the Entire World: No Links For You! Sutton, Maira 2014 The Supreme Court of British Columbia has ordered Google to remove entire domains from its search results — a decision that could have enormous global implications on free expression. This is the late... China's Great Cannon: New weapon to suppress free speech online Lowenthal, Tom 2015 Chinese censorship of the internet is a well known fact but the tactics that the Chinese government uses -- and how similar those tactics are to the ones used by the NSA -- points to an international ... China's new leadership faces censorship challenge Sources News Release 2013 China's new leaders will face unprecedented challenges to controlling the media, even as journalists' efforts to test the system continue to carry great risk, according to a new report by the Committe... The Cost of Free Speech Lee, Simon 1990 In the wake of the Ayatollah's "fatwah" against Salman Rushdie and in the turbulent context of terrorism in Northern Ireland, free speech really can lead to death, according to the author. This book o... Dangerous comments by pope on freedom of expression Sources News Release 2015 Reporters Without Borders is shocked by the extremely disturbing comments about freedom expression that Pope Francis made to journalists last week, in which he put respect for religion and faith above... Egypt: Security authorities confiscate book about corruption Sources News Release 2009 The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI) reports that the Egyptian security authorities have confiscated a book entitled "A Flood of Corruption and the Advance of bin Laden in Algeria" ... Fanning the flames of intolerance The burning of books -- an ultimate form of control and condemnation Henley, John 2010 A historical overview of book burnings by political and religious regimes. Free Speech Ten Principles for a Connected World Ash, Timothy Garton 2016 Ash offers a manifesto for global free speech in the digital age. Freedom of expression 'systematically violated' in Tibet Sources News Release 2009 Reporters Without Borders is outraged by the systematic violation of press freedom and free expression in Tibet. Freedom of expression under attack in every region, say IFEX members on International Human Rights Day Sources News Release 2009 To mark International Human Rights Day IFEX members paused to comment on violations of free expression as they commemorated the 61st anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Freedom of Expressions Award 2009 Shortlist Announced Sources News Release 2009 Index on Censorship announces the shortlist for the 2009 Freedom of Expression Awards. Handcuffed and herded My big Alpine adventure with Switzerland's police Clark, Andrew 2011 A journalist at the World Economic Forum Summit is detained and intimidated along with protestors by Swiss police. Human Rights Council resolution on blasphemy Sources News Release 2010 Reporters Without Borders is extremely concerned by a resolution condemning #defamation of religions# which the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted on 25 March. Human rights defender held in Saudi Arabia since mid-June on charge of 'annoying others' Sources News Release 2010 Reporters Without Borders calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Sheikh Mekhlef bin Dahham al-Shammari, a writer, human rights activist and social reformer who was arrested in Saudi Arab... IFJ Demands End to Intimidation as Iran Shuts Journalists' Association Sources News Release 2009 International Federation of Journalists calls on Iranian authorities to end the campaign of intimidation of journalists in the country following closure of the Association of Journalists in Tehran who... IFJ Denounces Attempts by Freedom of Expression Group to Weaken Copyright Protection for Journalists Sources News Release 2013 The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has today denounced a set of principles issued by Article 19 to unduly restrict creators' copyright protection. International Coalition Launches 'Manila Principles' to Protect Freedom of Expression Worldwide Sources News Release 2015 An international coalition launched the 'Manila Principles for Intermediary Liability' today - a roadmap for the global community to protect online freedom of expression and innovation around the worl... Jail terms for defaming officials online under new law Sources News Release 2014 Madagascar's National Assembly has quietly adopted a cybercrime law that provides for prison sentences for anyone insulting or defaming a state representative online. Debated and passed without anyone... Journalism: Truth or Dare? Hargreaves, Ian 2003 Ian Hargreaves discusses the history, development, future and ethics of journalism and describes journalists' relationship with the public. He focuses on the increase in journalism's influence and the... Journalist faced prison for posting media relations number King, Geoffrey 2013 Carlos Miller founder and publisher of Photography is Not a Crime, a leading blog about free speech and press rights in the U.S., Miller has made it his mission to publicize examples of government ove... Journalists Welcome European Call to Review Anti-Terrorism Laws Sources News Release 2009 Ministers of the human rights network of the Council of Europe have called on their governments to review anti-terrorism laws in the face of strong criticism from journalists that some laws are in pra... Kuwait: New Cyber Crimes Law restricts free expression and targets online activists Sources News Release 2016 Kuwait: New Cyber Crimes Law restricts free expression and targets online activists Making blasphemy an offence takes Europe back several centuries Sources News Release 2010 Reporters Without Borders condemns #with the utmost firmness# a new defamation law in Ireland that establishes blasphemy as an offence punishable by a fine of up to 25,000 euros. The law took effect o... Malaysian cartoonist faces sedition charges Sources News Release 2010 The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the arrest of Malaysian cartoonist Zulkifli Awar Ulhaque, also known as Zunar, a contributor to the popular news site Malaysiakini and author of a new col... More websites blocked at government's behest Sources News Release 2009 Reporters Without Borders condemns the directive issued by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority to Internet Service Providers instructing them to block access to 6 web pages on the grounds they a... New extremism laws would stifle free speech Index on Censorship 2015 New and vaguely defined counter-extremism laws threaten freedom of speech in the UK. Anyone who disagrees with the government can, theoretically, be banned from media exposure. New National Security Law in China suppresses media freedom: IFJ says Sources News Release 2015 The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) expresses strong concern for the National Security Law that was passed by the Chinese National People's Congress yesterday, on July 1, 2015. An open letter to the Peel Catholic School Board from Jewish Canadians in support of Nadia Shoufani 2016 Jewish Canadians writing in support of Nadia Shoufani, a teacher in the Peel Catholic School Board who was suspended pending an investigation by the Ontario College of Teachers. Participants at IFEX General Meeting demand action Sources News Release 2009 Free expression advocates from around the world gathered this week in Oslo, Norway for the General Meeting (GM) of the International Freedom of Expression eXchange (IFEX). PEN Canada calls for changes to human rights commission legislation 2008 Human rights commission legislation should be changed to ensure that commissions can no longer be used to attempt to restrict freedom of expression. Petition launched for release of two Burmese bloggers serving sentences of 20 and 59 years in prison Sources News Release 2009 Reporters Without Borders urges the international community not to forget Nay Phone Latt or or Zarganar, one of Burmaâ##s best known comedians. Reflecting on the plight of African journalists on World Refugee Day PEN International 2015 Two Ethiopian writers in exile; two victims of the repression of freedom of speech. Thailand: Call for moratorium on prosecutions for criticising the King, dialogue on Internet freedom Sources News Release 2009 Reporters Without Borders joined by 31 other organisations in a call for moratorium on prosecutions for criticising the King, dialogue on Internet freedom. 23 IFEX members and other organisations raise concerns about proposed mechanisms to combat racial and religious intolerance Sources News Release 2009 23 IFEX members and other organisations raise concerns about proposed mechanisms to combat racial and religious intolerance. UNESCO Urged to Continue Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide Simon, Joel et all 2009 Five IFEX members and one other organisation wrote to UNESCO, asking the UN body to continue acting as a defender and champion of freedom of expression worldwide. Vietnam: Blogger's Arrest Alarms Free Speech Advocates 2009 Reporters Without Borders has condemned the arrest of Vietnamese pro-democracy blogger Nguyen Tien Trung on July 7 for allegedly engaging in anti-state activities.
What Are We Allowed to Say? Bromwich, David 2016 Free speech is an aberration -- it is best to begin by admitting that. In most societies throughout history and in all societies some of the time, censorship has been the means by which a ruling group... Why Spain's new gag law is threat to free flow of information Bergareche,Borja 2015 Spain plans to ban demonstrations in front of government buildings on the basis of 'disturbing public safety'. The people of Spain refuse to accept this censorship and move to repeal the law by the en... WiPC issues a call for solidarity for persecuted writers Sources News Release 2009 To mark the Day of the Imprisoned Writer (DoIW) on 15 November, the Writers in Prison Committee of International PEN (WiPC) is highlighting the cases of imprisoned writers and honouring those who have... From the Connexions ArchivesIndex on Censorship Serial Publication (Periodical) One of the world's leading repositories of original, challenging, controversial and intelligent writing on free expression issues. Documents free expression abuses in scores of countries world wide.an... MediaSources.ca Website 2017 A web portal featuring resources about media and the media industry, with articles, documents, books, websites, and experts and spokespersons. The home page features a selection of recent and importan... |
