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Newsletter, 16 January 2026 – Inforrm’s Blog

Columbia Global Freedom of Expression seeks to contribute to the development of an integrated and progressive jurisprudence and understanding on freedom of expression and...

A tale of two cities in the deplatforming of Jewish and Palestinian speakers

What do a book festival in Adelaide and a secondary school in Bristol have in common? Both were in the news this week after...

Why the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s closure exposes a growing threat to democracy

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announced on Jan. 7, 2026, that it would cease all operations effective May 3. The daily newspaper, founded in 1786, has...

When Speech Becomes an Act of Terrorism

 – By Ritika Jain* Terms like “freedom of speech,” “freedom of expression,” “Article 19” or even a simple “free” do not even find a mention...

2025 left a stressed-out First Amendment

By any measure, 2025 was a stressful year for those who worry about the First Amendment and its status as the bedrock of American...

Newsletter, Review of 2025 – Inforrm’s Blog

Columbia Global Freedom of Expression seeks to contribute to the development of an integrated and progressive jurisprudence and understanding on freedom of expression and...

Free Speech Christmas Drinks Reception in the House of Lords – The Free Speech Union

On Monday evening, Lord Moynihan of Chelsea kindly sponsored our Free Speech drinks reception in the House of Lords.It was a lively and festive...

Puerto Rico governor signs bill that critics say will restrict access to public information

Home » News » Puerto Rico governor signs bill that critics say will restrict access to public information SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto...

Turkish student who criticized Israel can resume research at Tufts after visa revoked, judge rules

Home » News » Turkish student who criticized Israel can resume research at Tufts after visa revoked, judge rules BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge...

How Australia’s social media ban threatens free expression

When Australia passed a world-first social media ban for teens, there was a display of national pride from the prime minister, and even the...

College students on words and violence: They know the difference

Can words be violence? It’s an intriguing question. There’s the “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me” school that...