White House Working to Criminalize Left-Wing Dissent as ‘Domestic Terror’ in Wake of Kirk Murder
“We must end any form of political violence—and reject those who try to exploit it,” one Democratic congresswoman asserted.
State Department Warns ‘Foreigners’ Not to Mock Kirk’s Killing
A State Department official asked people to report “foreigners” who post on social media “making light of the event.”
Chris Hedges: The Martyrdom of Charlie Kirk
Martyrs are used by messianic movements to sanctify violence. To show any mercy or understanding toward the enemy is to betray the martyr and the cause the martyr died defending.
State Dept. Official Signals Review of Foreigners ‘Praising, Rationalizing, or Making Light of’ Kirk Killing
“The US government seeking to punish those who make light of the incident is a complete betrayal of the First Amendment and spits in the face of the principle of…
UK Police Raids Home of Palestine Action Supporters
The arrests come amid a broader trend of repression throughout Europe, with bans on anti-genocide protests and the detention of hundreds of protesters in Berlin alone since 7 October 2023.
Illinois Restores Protections For Press Targeted With Frivolous Lawsuits
In the state of Illinois, several organizations and lawyers worked with legislators to clarify and expand protections for the news media after the Illinois Supreme Court significantly diminished the law…
ACLU Demands US Court Immediately Order Release Of Journalist In ICE Detention
“The Government’s continuing detention of Mr. Guevara on the basis of his journalism is intended to silence him, prevent him from reporting in the future, and retaliate against him for…
PEN America Claims To Support Free Speech, but Fired Me for Speaking About Palestine
The free speech organization PEN America fired me three days after I published an article about how they investigated me for sharing an article critical of Zionism. My termination is…
Columbia Limits Speech and Erodes Safety by Adopting IHRA Antisemitism Framework
Chilling speech on Palestine has made it harder for many universities to respond to the Trump administration’s attacks.
Chris Hedges: Abolishing the First Amendment
Those who testified at the state capital against New Jersey’s adoption of the IHRA, arguing that it would criminalize free speech, had our microphones muted and were shouted down, proving…
Voices From the Terror List: Palestine Action Members Speak Out After UK Ban
As Britain officially labels them terrorists, Palestine Action members speak out from the shadows of a new crackdown.
Craig Murray: UK Attempt to Name Non-Violent, Anti-Genocide Group as ‘Terrorist’ Is Challenged in Court
The direct-action group’s request for temporary relief from the government’s high-profile terrorist designation drew the author to an all-too familiar London court earlier this month. Part 1 of 2 articles.
EXCLUSIVE: Mahmoud Khalil, Palestinian Activist Jailed by ICE for 104 Days, in First Live Interview
The Columbia University graduate was the first pro-Palestinian campus protester to be jailed by the Trump administration.
Federal Judge Orders Release of Palestine Defender Mahmoud Khalil
"The detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian student activist and lawful permanent resident, is an attack on human rights by the Trump administration," said Amnesty International USA.
Governor Newsom’s Address to California: Democracy at a Crossroads
Editor’s Note: This introduction and speech comes from the office of the Governor of California and from a speech Governor Newsom gave tonight. LOS ANGELES — In an address delivered…