Revenge porn and privacy: Deanna Paul writes the U.S. Supreme Court might decide on the difference between free speech and invasion of privacy in an Illinois revenge porn case.
Tag Archives: Free speech
Morality Clauses
Morality clauses: Writers find them in their contracts, writes Judith Shulevitz, but “immorality is a slippery concept,” like “public disrepute.” The public is fickle in what it takes umbrage at.
“Times change, norms change with them. Morality clauses hand the power to censor to publishers, not the government, so they don’t violate the constitutional right to free speech. But that power is still dangerous.”
Students: Diversity And Inclusion Over Free Speech
Students want diversity and inclusion over free speech.
Survey of college students finds support for free expression, but a willingness to restrict it in favor of inclusion.
Students see downsides of social media free expression because people can block views of others who disagree with them.
European Free Speech and Press Advocates Worried
European advocates for free speech and press are worried, writes Mathew Ingram.
“France, Germany and the United Kingdom are all either discussing or are already in the process of implementing requirements for social networks to take measures to remove or block online hate speech, harassment and so-called ‘fake news'” considered threats to social order.
America’s First Amendment protects even hateful speech.
Ethics AdviceLine for Journalists 