Tag : free speech
Barronelle Stutzman title : Washington Christian Florist Refusing Service To Same-Sex Wedding Ruled Against by Court
summary : A Richland, Wash., florist who, due to her religious beliefs, refused to provide services for a same-sex wedding was found to have broken the state's antidiscrimination law.
date : Feb 16, 2017 04:48 PM EST
Backpage.com CEO title : Backpage.com Sex Ad Update: Sex Trafficking, Prostitution Ads Shut Down on World's Largest Online Brothel
summary : Backpage.com, a website notorious for its facilitation of prostitution and sex trafficking shut down the "adult" sexual services advertising section of its website. The website, which Polaris Project calls "the world's top online brothel," removed the prostitution ads' section hours after a scathing U.S. Senate report concluded the website was the "largest commercial sex services advertising platform in the United States."
date : Jan 13, 2017 12:30 PM EST
Facebook title : Facebook May Adhere to China's Internet Censorship to Enter Country
summary : The Chinese government is very strict and censorship has become their staple. International companies would have to comply with China’s conditions otherwise, they will be banned from the country. Facebook seems to change its tunes. Apparently, the tech giant may be building a censorship tool. This move might be part of the company’s move to further expand its market.
date : Nov 23, 2016 12:08 PM EST
Coach Joe Kennedy support title : Coaches Tell Court Kneeling to Pray is Same Right as Kneeling to Protest Injustice
summary : Two high-profile legal briefs were filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals on Monday evening on behalf of Coach Joe Kennedy, a Bremerton High School football coach who was fired for taking a knee at the 50-yard line and offering a brief, private prayer after high school football games.
date : Nov 08, 2016 03:26 PM EST
Blasphemy Day title : Atheists for 'Blasphemy Rights Day' Say Criticizing Religion Is Vital Part of Free Speech, Laws for All
summary : Members of an atheist group preparing to observe the upcoming International Blasphemy Rights Day on Friday, Sept. 30, said laws around the world that restrict or punish those who criticize religion take away the rights of atheists, Christians and other people, alike. Center for Inquiry members believe free speech is the foundation on which all other liberties rest. The group has held this annual blasphemy observation since 2009.
date : Sep 27, 2016 03:17 PM EDT
Coach Joe Kennedy title : Religious Discrimination Lawsuit Filed for Washington High School Coach Against School District
summary : One Washington-based football coach, who also is a Marine Corps veteran, said he made a commitment to God he would give thanks after every game-win or lose-for the opportunity to be a football coach and for his players. That practice cost him his job, but the legal fight regarding religious rights has just begun.
date : Aug 11, 2016 11:06 AM EDT
Make America White Again title : Pastor's 'Make America White Again' Congressional Race Billboard Removed In Tennessee
summary : Rick Tyler, an independent candidate running for Tennessee's 3rd congressional district, said he lacked name recognition. Not anymore, not after he erected a billboard alongside a prominent highway vowing to "Make American White Again." The sign came down this week, after a wave of criticism called the sign a tasteless display of bigotry and racism.
date : Jun 26, 2016 10:49 AM EDT
John Oliver Tackles Revenge Porn title : Comedian John Oliver Tackles the Issue of Revenge Porn, Endorses Rep. Jackie Speier’s Controversial Bill on Resolving Problem
summary : British comedian John Oliver turned the main focus of his Last Week Tonight show on Sunday to dangers some members of society, in particular women, face on the Internet. He also tackled the issue of revenge porn, which one member of Congress is trying to ban in a proposed bill that has drawn attention from activists in favor of free speech and an open Internet.
date : Jun 23, 2015 01:40 PM EDT
Kirsten Powers title : Kirsten Powers: ‘Intolerant Left’ a Threat to Free Speech In U.S. [Interview]
summary : Liberal political analyst Kirsten Powers argues that the culture of free speech in the United States is now threatened by those who historically stood up for that concept.
date : May 12, 2015 06:22 PM EDT
Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson and Family title : CPAC to Honor ‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Phil Robertson With Free-Speech Award
summary : Reality TV star Phil Robertson, who is widely known by many Americans thanks to the hit show “Duck Dynasty,” will be honored by Citizens United with a free-speech award.
date : Feb 18, 2015 04:55 PM EST
US Flag - God Bless America title : Florida High School Disciplines Student For Saying 'God Bless America' after Atheists’ Complaint
summary : A prominent national atheist organization sent a letter to a Florida high school complaining about a student ending the morning announcements by saying “God bless America,” resulting in disciplinary action.
date : Feb 12, 2015 12:20 PM EST
Pope Francis in Philippines title : Pope Francis Says Free Speech Has 'Limits,' Tackles 'Scandalous' Corruption in Philippines
summary : Pope Francis may be busy visiting millions of people in the predominantly Catholic Asian country of the Philippines this week, but he had time to comment on the concept of freedom of speech in light of the attacks in Paris. He also tackled the issue of corruption within the Philippines.
date : Jan 16, 2015 12:57 PM EST
Arizona Church Sign Case title : Supreme Court Favors Small Church in Fight over Arizona Sign Law
summary : The Supreme Court took up a case in its current session that involved a small church in a Phoenix suburb and a local ordinance. Based on the judges’ reaction, it seemed the ruling may be in favor of the church.
date : Jan 14, 2015 01:47 AM EST