@freespeechgu

freespeechgu has been a member of Linktree for 6 years and joined in June 2020. The social media accounts linked to from freespeechgu are: • Facebook • Instagram • YouTube • LinkedIn • X Besides social media accounts, freespeechgu has populated their site with: • Learning and Protecting the Truth in an Era of Disorder and Disinformation • Free Speech Today: A View From Florida • Free Speech Here, but Not at Home • Free Speech at the Crossroads: International Dialogues | Podcast on Spotify • Speaking Freely with Sanford Ungar • Journalists injured in LA protests following immigration raids, advocates mobilize against ICE • Free Speech Project Conversations • Is It Ever Necessary or Desirable to Rewrite History? • *Tracker Alert* Mississippi requires permit to protest near state government buildings • Supreme Court declines to hear Texas book ban case, en banc ruling from full 5th circuit court stands | The Free Speech Project • Who Will Emerge As The Next World Powers? • Is Religion Helping Solve International Problems or Making Them Worse? • Why Does Democratic Britain Keep Its Monarchy? • Are Universities the World Over Losing the Battle for Free Speech? • Can the United States be Trusted by the Rest of the World? • *Tracker Alert* Supreme Court rules ban on encouraging unauthorized immigration doesn’t violate First Amendment • Texas A&M System restricts faculty advocacy of ‘race and gender ideology’, Texas Tech follows suit | The Free Speech Project • *Tracker Alert* Illinois becomes first state to prohibit book bans • Owner of ICE-monitoring app sues Trump administration after Apple and Google bow to pressure to remove such apps | The Free Speech Project • *Tracker Alert* Elizabeth Gilbert delays publication of book over backlash for setting it in Russia • Indiana University allows lecturer to return following investigation into course content that classified MAGA as covert white supremacy | The Free Speech Project • *Tracker Alert* Professor’s lawsuit against university for blocking him on DEI Twitter account allowed to move forward • ACLU backs anti-abortion clinic in Free Speech dispute before Supreme Court | The Free Speech Project • *Tracker Alert* Copies of Bored Ape NFTs not protected by First Amendment, federal judge says • See full Free Speech Tracker HERE! • *Tracker Alert* Florida principal resigns after art class exposes students to Michelangelo statue • *Tracker Alert* Supreme Court sides with Jack Daniel’s over parody dog toy lawsuit • *Tracker Alert* Twitter censors links to documentary criticizing India’s Modi • *Tracker Alert* Student’s lawsuit against Montana State University for disciplining her over alleged homophobic remarks is settled • *Tracker Alert* Madison Square Garden’s use of facial recognition technology to bar certain lawyers stirs protests • *Tracker Alert* Environmental activist killed in Georgia’s ‘Cop City’ protests, others charged with domestic terrorism; project moves forward • *Tracker Alert* Student sues California school district and USDA for silencing her criticism of dairy milk • *Tracker Alert* Starbucks suppresses Pride decorations and employee unions, prompting workers to strike • *Tracker Alert* Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials claim sheriff covered up excessive force incident; he fails in re-election bid • *Tracker Alert* Trio of professors sue Texas community college over alleged First Amendment violations • *Tracker Alert* Vancouver, Washington, bans protests and picketing outside officials’ homes • *Tracker Alert* Fight over Colorado teen’s expulsion for posting antisemitic content is a tussle over two Supreme Court precedents • *Tracker Alert* Flight attendant fired by Southwest over anti-abortion messages wins at trial; airline appeals verdict • *Tracker Alert* Federal appeals court rules school teacher’s MAGA hat is protected speech • *Tracker Alert* Ninth Circuit hears arguments on California law punishing doctors for spreading false information about COVID-19 • *Tracker Alert* Brett Favre sues Mississippi state auditor, sports commentators for defamation, following Mississippi welfare scandal; later drops suit against one commentator • *Tracker Alert* Neo-Nazi homeschool network in Ohio exposed, but allowed to continue operating after investigation by state education department • *Tracker Alert* Police officers sue rapper Afroman after he uses security footage of them raiding his house for music video and promotional merchandise • *Tracker Alert* Jury convicts alt-right influencer for posting false 2016 presidential campaign advertisements • *Tracker Alert* Federal judge sides with satanic group over Pennsylvania school district in viewpoint discrimination case • *Tracker Alert* Federal appellate court rejects claim that Virginia Tech’s bias reporting policy chills Free Speech • *Tracker Alert* Twitter blocks content in Turkey prior to presidential election • *Tracker Alert* University of Chicago embroiled in controversy over anthropology class on “whiteness” and alleged bullying of professor by student • *Tracker Alert* Federal judge restricts government contact with social media companies; ruling stayed, pending appeal • *Tracker Alert* Senate subcommittee raises Free Speech concerns surrounding PGA merger with Saudi-backed competitor • *Tracker Alert* OpenAI and The New York Times in federal court, fighting over copyright infringement • *Tracker Alert* US Supreme Court to hear Trump Colorado ballot case • *Tracker Alert* Substack decision to remove Nazi accounts leads to outcry over censorship • *Tracker Alert* Congressional hearing on antisemitism on college campuses grows contentious and has severe consequences • *Tracker Alert* Appellate court rules Iowa ‘Ag-Gag’ laws are not unconstitutional • *Tracker Alert* Charlottesville City Council eliminates opportunity for public comment at its meetings via Zoom • *Tracker Alert* New York lawmaker sponsors bill to keep restaurants in highway rest stops open on Sundays, potentially violating Chick-fil-A religious principles • *Tracker Alert* Ohio county commissioner arrested for disruption during board meeting, accuses police of punishing Free Speech and prevails in federal lawsuit • *Tracker Alert* Ashland University condemned for violating press freedom after dismissing newspaper adviser • *Tracker Alert* Florida university system removes sociology core requirement, to be replaced by “factual” history • U.S. Naval Academy screens collection and removes nearly 400 books from its library, on orders from the Pentagon • *Tracker Alert* Bill mandating a copy of the Ten Commandments in every Texas public school classroom fails • *Tracker Alert* Physician banned from Rikers Island jail over tweets criticizing prison officials • *Tracker Alert* Iowa professor who criticized another wins First Amendment case in federal appeals court • *Tracker Alert* Arkansas law imposes jail time for librarians and booksellers who provide “harmful” content to minors • World Press Freedom Day: An Empty Celebration? • Democracy Endangered: The Case of Israel • Banning Books: Censorship & Parental Rights • *Tracker Alert* Michigan school district bans “Let’s Go Brandon” sweatshirts • *Tracker Alert* Federal appellate court rules honking a car horn is not protected speech • *Tracker Alert* Pro-secessionist sues Texas lawmaker who accused her of sedition • *Tracker Alert* Washington State police say distribution of Nazi propaganda on MLK Day is Free Speech • *Tracker Alert* Federal judge in Arizona blocks GOP county officials’ attempt to expand early ballot hand-count • *Tracker Alert* Appellate court revives First Amendment lawsuit by Phoenix police officer who posted anti-Muslim comments online • *Tracker Alert* New Florida law may impact long-running case over prayer at high school football games • *Tracker Alert* Ex-Google developer alleges he was fired for complaining about religious sect • *Tracker Alert* DeSantis signs four bills into law targeting LGBTQ+ speech & expression • *Tracker Alert* Disney in court fight with Florida governor over its opposition to ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill • *Tracker Alert* Montana governor signs bill banning TikTok • *Tracker Alert* West Texas A&M president sued over cancellation of student drag show • *Tracker Alert* New Hampshire bakery sues after town orders mural be removed • *Tracker Alert* Judge rejects Arizona senator’s request for restraining order against reporter • *Tracker Alert* NHL’s Blackhawks opt out of wearing Pride jerseys to protect Russian players • MAY NEWSLETTER: Impulsive Censorship • *Tracker Alert* Utah governor signs social media bills raising Free Speech concerns • *Tracker Alert* Fox News settles defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems • *Tracker Alert* Texas County officials vote to keep library system open after book ban dispute • *Tracker Alert* New York State approves banning Native American logos and mascots • *Tracker Alert* Federal appellate court resurrects lawsuit challenging Virginia school district’s bias-reporting system • *Tracker Alert* Tennessee lawmakers reinstated after expulsion for protesting gun violence • *Tracker Alert* Artist fights for copyright protection for AI-designed graphic novel • *Tracker Alert* Cornell rejects student resolution urging classroom trigger warnings • *Tracker Alert* Food industry pushes back against FDA proposal redefining the word ‘healthy’ • *Tracker Alert* Idaho college, citing state law, removes abortion-related art exhibits • *Tracker Alert* Ohio education bill seeks to overhaul educational content in state universities in the name of ‘Free Speech’ • *Tracker Alert* Stanford president and law school dean apologize after students heckle conservative federal judge • *Tracker Alert* Federal Judge temporarily blocks Tennesse law limiting ‘cabaret performances’ • *Tracker Alert* Florida English professor fired over teaching racial justice unit • Massachusetts high court affirms the right to be rude in a public assembly - The Free Speech Project • *Tracker Alert*. EMS workers settle Free Speech lawsuit with FDNY • *Tracker Alert* California city council settles Free Speech lawsuit with former member • *Tracker Alert* Media companies file petition to reverse gag order on coverage of Idaho murders • *Tracker Alert* ABA removes definition of antisemitism from resolution condemning the problem • *Tracker Alert* Arizona judge rules Phoenix ordinance limiting Super Bowl signs violates First Amendment • *Tracker Alert* Conservative professor at University of Texas sues officials for violating his First Amendment rights • *Tracker Alert* Georgia mothers settle with school district over restrictions on public participation • *Tracker Alert* Parents sue after children thrown out of Air and Space Museum for wearing anti-abortion hats • *Tracker Alert* House Democrat proposes bill criminalizing online support for white supremacy • *Tracker Alert* University survey indicates reluctance by majority of respondents to express certain views • *Tracker Alert* Preacher asked to remove ‘Jesus Saves’ shirt at Mall of America • *Tracker Alert* Federal court strikes down Kentucky ordinance on abortion clinic buffer zones • *Tracker Alert* NYC theater festival pulls show over anti-transgender content • *Tracker Alert* Federal judge allows lawsuit over "Divisive Concepts" law to move forward • *Tracker Alert* Florida high school shuts down play; Students allege LGBTQ+ censorship • *Tracker Alert* Federal appeals court stalls involuntary medication of Jehovah’s Witness • *Tracker Alert* RFK Jr. is denied restraining order against Google amid censorship claims • *Tracker Alert* Iowa sues TikTok over alleged online safety misrepresentations • Harvard adopts IHRA antisemitism definition after settling lawsuits with Jewish advocacy groups • *Tracker Alert* Talent agency cuts ties with Susan Sarandon over her remarks on Gaza, she expresses remorse • *Tracker Alert* Alabama journalists arrested after publishing grand jury secrets • *Tracker Alert* NHL bans Pride tape on hockey sticks, then reverses itself, following earlier Pride jersey controversy related to the Kremlin • *Tracker Alert* Bill to protect student journalists’ speech moving through Wisconsin legislature • *Tracker Alert* In aftermath of 33 states’ lawsuit over Meta’s links to youth mental health crisis, US Senate puts CEO on the spot • *Tracker Alert* Updates to Arkansas Freedom of Information Act signed into law after blogger sues • *Tracker Alert* Protesters disrupt event at Tufts University on the morality of abortion • *Tracker Alert* County judge dismisses Notre Dame professor’s lawsuit against student newspaper • *Tracker Alert* US Supreme Court appears skeptical of Colorado effort to keep Trump off presidential ballot • *Tracker Alert* UFC president stands by fighter who made homophobic remarks, cites ‘Free Speech’ • *Tracker Alert* Florida school district sued after dictionary and other books removed from schools for alleged sexual content • *Tracker Alert* Gina Carano sues Disney over Star Wars firing • *Tracker Alert* Man arrested for hate crimes in attack on homeowner displaying Israeli flag • Trump executive order dismantling Voice of America sparks free press lawsuits; federal judges respond • *Tracker Alert* Eastern Kentucky University to review policy around RAs’ right to converse with media • *Tracker Alert* Hawaii education board inches toward implementing 2022 law to protect student journalists • *Tracker Alert* Cleveland City Council amends strict public comment rules, settling federal Free Speech lawsuit • Federal appeals court prevents Texas from enforcing book-rating law • *Tracker Alert* Bay Area city bans virtual public comments at city meetings • *Tracker Alert* Federal appellate court rules DeSantis violated former state attorney’s First Amendment rights • *Tracker Alert* Mother posts pro-Palestinian comments online, leading to son’s expulsion from school • *Tracker Alert* California teachers reinstated after suspension for noncompliance with gender privacy policy • *Tracker Alert* Disney appeals dismissal of federal Free Speech lawsuit against Florida • *Tracker Alert* Connecticut Supreme Court repeals absolute immunity for accuser in Yale sexual assault case • *Tracker Alert* Educators file First Amendment lawsuit against Idaho over ‘No Public Funds for Abortion Act’ • *Tracker Alert* Ex-high school snowboard coach, fired over anti-trans comments, settles lawsuit • *Tracker Alert* Refusing to mask is not Free Speech, federal appellate court rules • *Tracker Alert* Native American inmate denied access to religious headband, sues state • *Tracker Alert* Federal judge blocks dismissal of Oregon city councilmember • *Tracker Alert* Florida bill making it easier to allege defamation dies in state Senate • *Tracker Alert* Kansas reinstates funding for state PBS programming after cuts amid concerns over LGBTQ+ documentary • *Tracker Alert* Federal judge dismisses challenge to Washington state gun law • *Tracker Alert* After five-year struggle and a First Amendment lawsuit, Iowa blogger gains press credentials and wins financial settlement • *Tracker Alert* American University prohibits indoor protests • *Tracker Alert* Ex-FBI informant charged in federal court with lying about Bidens’ role in Ukrainian business • *Tracker Alert* Berkeley law student who interrupted social event at dean’s home in protest of Israel faces accusations of antisemitism • *Tracker Alert* Sierra Club sues city of Boise for ‘anti-protest’ noise ordinance • *Tracker Alert* San Diego, foiling state law, stiffens city measures to restrict street vendors • *Tracker Alert* Antisemitic disruptions cause Bay Area city council to end remote public comment at meetings • *Tracker Alert* Federal judge dismisses lawsuit challenging UC Santa Cruz faculty applicant DEI statement • *Tracker Alert* University of Maryland suspends Greek life after hazing allegations; fraternities and a sorority sue • *Tracker Alert* Broadway actress’s racial discrimination lawsuit partially dismissed on free expression grounds • *Tracker Alert* Lawsuit accuses Colorado legislature of suppressing speech over how to refer to transgender individuals • *Tracker Alert* After 12 years, climate scientist wins defamation suit against conservative bloggers • *Tracker Alert* Salman Rushdie publishes memoir detailing stabbing at Chautauqua Institution, accused attacker heads to trial • *Tracker Alert* Georgia Governor signs bill into law defining antisemitism, sparking Free Speech concerns • *Tracker Alert* Air National Guardsman pleads guilty to sharing top-secret documents online, also faces military charges • *Tracker Alert* Two Virginia universities scrap plans to implement DEI graduation requirements after scrutiny from state • *Tracker Alert* Secret Service tightens security at Republican National Convention, prompting ACLU lawsuit • *Tracker Alert* NPR suspends longtime editor over publication highlighting concerns of biased reporting • *Tracker Alert* Virginia school board reduces lawsuit against parent with disabled son from $600,000 to $1 • *Tracker Alert* Federal court orders Washington, DC-area transit agency to accept four religiously based advertisements it had previously rejected • *Tracker Alert* Teacher convicted of violating small-town ordinance by putting a ‘for sale’ sign in his truck window, sues on Free Speech grounds • *Tracker Alert* Political consultant behind AI-generated fake Biden robocalls posts bail on first 6 of 26 criminal charges • *Tracker Alert* MIT will no longer require diversity statements from faculty candidates • *Tracker Alert* Flags flown outside Justice Alito’s homes raise concerns about his adjudication of 2020 election and Jan. 6 cases • *Tracker Alert* Louisiana’s public classrooms must display Ten Commandments; federal lawsuit ensues • CNN settles with Navy veteran after defamation verdict in “black market” Afghanistan rescue case - The Free Speech Project • Former fire captain awarded nearly $1.8 million in damages in Free Speech lawsuit • Oklahoma Supreme Court blocks Bible purchases for use in public schools • Meta overhauls fact-checking system, replacing it with community notes program • NH Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit against white nationalist group responsible for "Keep New England White" banners • Democratic woman dragged out of Republican town hall in Idaho for heckling • Record label seeks dismissal of rapper Drake’s defamation lawsuit over viral diss track • Trump administration restricts use of words considered “woke” • Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to Colorado conversion therapy ba • Miami Beach mayor drops resolution to evict local cinema over screening of Israeli-Palestinian documentary • Georgetown scholar detained by federal immigration authorities, but federal judge rules against his deportation • Columbia University graduate and green-card holder faces potential deportation over role in pro-Palestinian protests • Federal judge orders case of Tufts doctoral student detained for alleged pro-Hamas activism be moved to Vermont • Federal judge finds part of Illinois abortion law unconstitutional • Utah public school reverses ban on teacher’s ‘prayer chain’ sign • Trump revokes Harvard’s ability to enroll international students amid legal battle over funding freeze, federal judge extends temporary reversal as Harvard challenges revocation • Trump proposes tariff on movies and TV shows filmed abroad, Hollywood voices free expression concerns • Trump fires Librarian of Congress over DEI efforts, Director of Copyright Office fired two days later • Federal appeals court upholds Michigan school district’s ban on student’s gun-themed hat • Brown University student will not face disciplinary action over DOGE-like emails • Three D.C. federal judges overturn executive orders targeting elite law firms, Trump appeals one of the rulings • The Babylon Bee challenges Hawaii law regulating online speech • Supreme Court sides with suburban DC parents seeking to opt their children out of LGBTQ+ curriculum • Federal judge orders release of Tufts doctoral student detained for alleged pro-Hamas activism; press freedom group joins legal action • Airline’s deportation deal with ICE sparks protests and boycott campaign, leading to First Amendment battle • Federal appellate court upholds Florida law requiring teachers to use pronouns aligning with sex assigned at birth • Supreme Court Upholds Robocall Ban • Paramount settles ‘60 Minutes’ lawsuit with Trump; news executives resign • Tennessee law targeting ‘hate speech’ takes effect, despite concern from First Amendment experts • Can Independent Academic Research Survive? • What Could Possibly be Wrong With Fact-Checking? • Free Speech at the Crossroads: Minding the World’s Mental Health • How Will the World Satisfy Its Colossal Need for Electricity? • Will Artificial Intelligence Enhance or Harm Free Expression? • Free Speech at the Crossroads: Yesterday’s Forgotten Crises • Free Speech at the Crossroads: What Just Happened in America, and How Will the World React? • Is Censorship Ever Necessary or Justified? • Can We Separate the Art from the Artist? • Wed, 3/13: The Political Misuse of Language • Wed, 2/14: Elections, Elections: How Will the World Be Different at the end of 2024?