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free speech

NOUN
right to express uncensored opinions
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A bank in New Zealand has found itself at the centre of an unlikely free speech row after an attempt to remove "explicit" memes about its sheep mascot from social media.

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

One bill, dubbed the “No Kings Act,” makes it easier for residents to sue federal agents for alleged civil rights violations, such as racial profiling, unlawful searches or interfering with the right to free speech.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

The artists argued that Macklemore's removal represented a chilling effect on free speech.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

For a decade, Mr. Daniels kept tuition in check, promoted free speech and intellectual diversity, and opened the campus to in-person teaching when many other schools resorted to pandemic lockdowns.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

“Over to Bub’s one day, Karl said the man had the right to say such things. Said it was free speech and all that.”

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson




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