Categories for Free Speech
Britain Doesn’t Want or Need Digital ID
Why is the Government advertising its digital ID scheme on YouTube even before the consultation has ended? It smells of a stitch up in a power grab Britain neither wants nor needs, says Sam Lowry.
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Diogenes, We Need You More Than Ever
Historian Guy de la Bédoyère says we need the wisdom of Diogenes the Cynic (404-325 BC) today more than ever. His acerbic wit, puncturing the pretensions of the powerful, and love of free speaking remain relevant today.
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Will Your Phone Allow You to Read This Article?
iPhones have started asking users to log in to confirm their age or be denied access to 'adult' websites. The Daily Sceptic's IT reporter takes a closer look at what's going on – and where it could go next.
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The Left is Clearly a Greater Threat to Free Speech than the Right
Last week, the Cambridge Union debated the following proposition: "This House believes the Right is today's greatest threat to free expression." Read the speech against the motion by the Daily Sceptic's Editor-in-Chief.
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The Politics Conference That Shows Young People Will Only Tolerate Left-Wing Views
Jack Watson attended the PolEconUK conference recently for those studying A-level Politics and related subjects and was dismayed to find the young people refusing to listen to anyone to the Right of Zack Polanski.
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Britain is Trying to Censor Americans – But America is Fighting Back
Ofcom's attempt to fine 4chan – an online message board entirely based in the US – shows how brazen UK agencies have become in imposing censorship on Americans. But now America is fighting back, says Daniel Lü.
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In Sensational Preliminary Ruling, Court Prohibits German State From Classifying the AfD as a “Confirmed Right-Wing Extremist” Organisation
In a sensational preliminary ruling, a court has prohibited the German state from classifying the AfD as a "confirmed Right-wing extremist" organisation, saying a "remigration" policy is not inherently unconstitutional.
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The Metropolitan Police Has Questions to Answer Over the Officer Who Stood Up for Free Speech Surrounded by Angry Muslims
Why is the Metropolitan Police yet to comment on the viral video of a female police officer defending freedom of speech surrounded by a crowd of angry Muslim men, asks Julian Mann. Why no praise for her exemplary conduct?
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Stripping Peers of Their Titles Could be Used as a Mechanism to Suppress Dissent
In the Lords earlier, the Lord Privy Seal said the Govt would be bringing forward legislation so peers can be stripped of their titles. We should be very wary of this. It could be used as a mechanism to suppress dissent.
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Obituary: David Abulafia – Distinguished Historian Who Became Champion of Academic Freedom
Professor David Abulafia CBE was a distinguished Cambridge historian who became, in retirement, a prominent champion of academic freedom and free speech. Frederick Attenborough remembers him in the Daily Sceptic.
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