Free speech scholars say ABC’s decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show indefinitely represents “jawboning,” when government officials pressure private companies to suppress speech.
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Nepal lifts social media ban following protests where police killed 19 people
Nepal’s government lifted its ban on social media platforms Tuesday a day after police killed opened fire on mass street protests against the ban, killing 19 people.
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Teen artists portrayed their lives — some adults didn’t want to see the full picture
“What is it like to be a teen right now?” Young artists explored that question for two different exhibitions of their work this summer. But on the National Mall, their work was deemed too political.
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A White House order claims to end ‘censorship.’ What does that mean?
The order bars the government from “any conduct that would unconstitutionally abridge the free speech of any American citizen” and orders an investigation into the Biden administration’s actions.
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Opinion: Don’t get ‘river-crabbed!’ How China is cracking down on punny dissent
China’s government is censoring puns and wordplay on-line. NPR’s Scott Simon explains why double meanings are a problem for Beijing.
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With censorship on the rise, Providence librarian says Rhode Island needs to do more to protect libraries
TRANSCRIPT: This transcript has been edited for length and clarity. Luis Hernandez: Cheryl, first of all, thank you so much for joining me today. Cheryl Space: Thank you. Hernandez: The Senate approved legislation that would allow libraries to acquire books and other materials without limitations and protect libraries against any attempt to ban or censor […]
