Speech

Deputy Stops Driver with Slurred Speech, Uncovers Loaded Gun in OVI Arrest

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Chillicothe, Ohio – A Ross County Grand Jury convened on July 25, 2025, to review various cases, including one involving a local man accused of impaired driving. The Ross County Prosecutor’s Office disclosed details of the incident concerning 56-year-old Patrick Stuart Jackson from Portsmouth. On May 1, a Sheriff’s deputy spotted a vehicle with an unlit license plate entering an abandoned business. Upon approaching the vehicle, the deputy encountered Jackson, who claimed he stopped because he noticed her presence. However, his physical characteristics raised suspicions; he exhibited bloodshot, glassy eyes and slurred speech, alongside a … Read more

U.S. Politicians Rally Against U.K. Online Safety Law, Fear for Free Speech and Privacy Rights

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LONDON, United Kingdom — A growing contingent of U.S. lawmakers is vocally opposing a recently enacted British law that mandates certain websites and apps to verify the ages of users, including those based in the United States. This concern has escalated following the implementation of the U.K.’s Online Safety Act, which took effect on July 25. A bipartisan delegation of Congress members traveled to London to express their apprehensions about the new law, which critics claim infringes upon free speech and targets vulnerable populations. Vice President JD Vance has been particularly vocal about the law’s … Read more

Iran’s New "Untrue Content" Law Stifles Speech Amid Escalating Censorship and Digital Control

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TEHRAN, Iran — The Iranian parliament has passed a contentious new law aimed at combating what it terms "untrue news content," a move critics argue marks a further encroachment on freedom of expression in the country. The legislation, which was approved on July 27, 2025, is widely viewed as a tool for increasing government censorship and stifling dissent amid rising economic and social discontent. This legislative action follows a recent 12-day conflict, intensifying amid ongoing protests related to economic hardships and political grievances. Observers highlight the timing as part of the regime’s broader strategy to … Read more

Federal Judge Questions Legality of Trump’s $3 Billion Funding Freeze on Harvard Amid Free Speech Debate

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BOSTON — A federal judge raised concerns Monday regarding the government’s rationale behind freezing nearly $3 billion in research funding for Harvard University, intensifying a legal battle that could significantly impact the institution’s research activities. During a hearing in Boston, U.S. District Judge Allison D. Burroughs questioned the Department of Justice’s connection between the funding cuts and an initiative aimed at combating antisemitism within the university. Judge Burroughs challenged Justice Department lawyer Michael K. Velchik, highlighting the distinction between funding research and regulating speech. “They’re not funding speech; they’re funding research. And you’re tying that … Read more