A series of five studies found that conspiracy beliefs were higher in societies with lower freedom of speech and lower ...

Last week, Sen. Charles Schumer, the leader of the Democrats in the United States Senate, introduced a resolution on behalf of himself and 40 other Senate Democrats that, if passed, would record the ...

“I do not agree with a word that you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” — Voltaire (1694-1778) Holy Week was not a good week for personal liberty, as governments across the ...

Obscene Speech is speech that appeals to prurient interests, depicts sexual conduct in a patently offensive way, and lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value. Subversive Speech ...

The Constitution's First Amendment protections on "free speech" are a major talking point as social media posts trigger morals clauses. Recent events are stimulating commentary online and on social ...

Truth matters. Community matters. Your support makes both possible. LAist is one of the few places where news remains independent and free from political and corporate influence. Stand up for truth ...

Our leaders claim to put America first, but their actions say otherwise. Freedom of speech doesnt mean much if theres one ...

These comments reflect a broader narrative, pushed by some other tech magnates and even the US Government, that European ...

“I disagree with what you say but will defend to the death your right to say it.” — Voltaire (1694-1778) When Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, he included in it a list of the ...

This preliminary injunction effectively halts the enforcement of key punishments levied against the Palm Bay councilman for "conduct unbecoming of an elected member." ...