free speech
At its first meeting since controversy arose, the Avon School Board addressed backlash over Dr. Stephen Comeau’s comments about Charlie Kirk. Comeau clarified he did not celebrate Kirk’s death and condemned political violence. The meeting drew strong community response, reflecting broader tensions between free speech and accountability. Free speech vs. accountability at center of Avon […]
At least five NFL franchises opted out of league-encouraged tributes for Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot during a Utah campus event. While teams like the Jets, Cardinals, Saints, Steelers, Titans, Chiefs, and Cowboys held moments of silence—some displaying images of Kirk and his wife—others, including the Bengals, Lions, Vikings, and Ravens, chose not to […]
In a major shift, the IRS announced that churches can now endorse political candidates without losing their tax-exempt status. The change, outlined in a court filing, reinterprets the Johnson Amendment of 1954, which prohibited tax-exempt entities from political campaigning. The IRS now views endorsements made during religious services as protected speech, likening them to “family […]
British punk rap duo Bob Vylan is under criminal investigation after inciting chants of “death to the IDF” during their Glastonbury Festival performance on June 28, 2025. The controversial act, broadcast by the BBC, drew swift backlash from U.K. officials, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who condemned the chants as hate speech. The BBC apologized […]
President Donald Trump has fired Carla Hayden, the first woman and African American to serve as Librarian of Congress, with more than a year remaining in her 10-year term. The termination came via a late-night email from the White House, part of a broader purge of federal officials seen as ideologically misaligned with the administration. […]
R&B singer Kehlani’s scheduled June performance at NYC’s SummerStage has been canceled due to security concerns stemming from her pro-Palestinian stance. The decision follows Cornell University’s earlier cancellation of her show and increased safety demands during NYC Pride events. The Adams administration cited public safety as a key factor in the cancellation. Kehlani has denied […]
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