Tag: Freedom Of Speech

French Undercover Police Crack Down On Freedom Of Speech In Paris

Yesterday undercover police cracked down on anyone questioning the sponsors of a corporate “Solutions 21” event in Paris. The action was supported by Amis de la Terre, ATTAC France, Climate Justice Action, Corporate Europe Observatory, JEDIs, Solidaire and Young Friends of the Earth France. Freedom of Speech? “I thought our leaders marched in unity for… Read More ›

Pennsylvania: Shocking Bumper Sticker, ‘Promote World Peace, Kill a Muslim’

Bumper Sticker on a pick up truck, Photographed in Pennsylvania, ‘Promote World Peace, Kill a Muslim’ I don’t know how this is considered to be ‘freedom of speech’, when it incites violence. This person needs to be arrested as soon as possible, for inciting violence against innocent Americans who have done nothing other than being… Read More ›

Jewish Defense League (JDL) In Canada Threaten To “Derail” Conference

By Asa Winstanley / ElectronicIntifada.Net   The Canadian branch of the Jewish Defense League has threatened to “confront” and “derail” a conference on Christian Zionism this weekend. The comments, made on the extremist organization’s website, raise the specter of anti-Palestinian street violence, something the JDL is synonymous with. Taking place in Vancouver, this weekend’s conference… Read More ›

Home Secretary Announces New Counter-Extremism Strategy

By MEND   The Home Secretary today announced the Government’s new counter-extremism strategy after the weekend papers reported on disagreements between the Coalition parties about how far restrictions on free speech should go. The new strategy presents a number of important questions about the effectiveness of the Government’s approach, past and future. Perhaps most disturbing in… Read More ›