free speech

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Unlike the U.S., where free speech is protected by the First Amendment, Britain and most European countries have stricter laws against hate speech or calls for violence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

The switch-offs, including in the capital Moscow, have caused rare expressions of public discontent after years of the Kremlin clamping down on free speech.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

But again, the whole purpose of free speech is so that powerful institutions like the Mormon church can be held accountable to the public.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

His behavior has alarmed free speech advocates, including the FCC’s lone Democratic appointee Anna Gomez, who noted that early station renewal reviews are exceedingly rare and largely futile.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 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