Finnish Supreme Court Imposes Criminal Liability on Religious Publisher
The Luther Foundation Finland faces a corporate fine and a mandate to redact a 22-year-old theological pamphlet.
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Category: Free Speech
The Perilous Power of Political Rhetoric
When wielded by influential figures, harmful rhetoric can set the stage for violence, even if the original intention was merely to win an argument or…
No Clear Verdict: Supreme Court Sidesteps Social Media Censorship Battle
If the government gains more leverage over platform speech, it might restrict religious expression deemed harmful, even if the platforms themselves would allow it.
Guns, Banks, and the Beast: Unpacking the Supreme Court’s Latest Ruling
The Supreme Court's unanimous ruling in Vullo v. NRA underscores the illegality of using regulatory power to coerce financial institutions to de-bank organizations based on…
Supreme Court Unanimous: Government Officials Cannot Leverage their Positions to Suppress Dissent
The implications of this case are profound and far-reaching. It sends a clear message to regulatory bodies nationwide: exercise your power cautiously, for the line…
Australia v. Elon Musk: Free Speech and an Abundance of Arrogance
Wakeley, a Sydney suburb far from tourist hotspots, became the center of a global debate on freedom of speech after a terrorist attack on Bishop…
Supreme Court Rules First Amendment Protects Wedding Website Designer’s Freedom of Speech
The Supreme Court ruled that Colorado can't force a website designer to create designs that go against their beliefs, protecting free speech rights. This decision…
Colorado Court: Baker Must Provide “Non-Expressive” Cake to Transgender Customer
Jack Phillips, the owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop, is again in the news after a Colorado court ruled he had illegally discriminated by refusing to make…
Academic Freedom in Context
The rise of political correctness signals a return to the traditioning and character-forming model of education but with a different tradition to pass on, a…
Supreme Court to Decide Whether a State Can Compel Artists to Create Art Against Their Will (303 Creative v. Elenis)
During the 2022-23 term, the Supreme Court will consider a case that raises this issue: “Whether applying a public-accommodation law to compel an artist to…