Tag Archives: free speech

Mizzou Protests: Media Attention Is Not A Faucet You Can Turn Off And On

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Ralph Hanson

If you follow the same kind of people and media outlets on Twitter as I do, you’ve likely been overwhelmed with the firehose of news and opinions about the events at University of Missouri (Mizzou) over the last few days. … Continue reading →

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Dealing Globally With Free Speech

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Ralph Hanson

I saw a fascinating series of Tweets this morning about the conflict between public safety, ethnic violence/civil wars, and free speech around the world – especially in Turkey and MENA (Middle East/North Africa).  I’m not able to come up with a good … Continue reading →

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The Right to Free Speech According to XKCD

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Ralph Hanson

Nailed it….

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What happens when people get offended by pop culture stars?

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Ralph Hanson

In March of 2003, Natalie Maines of the popular country band The Dixie Chicks told a British concert audience: ““Just so you know, we’re on the good side with y’all. We do not want this war, this violence, and we’re … Continue reading →

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Link Ch. 13 – Firefly, Fascism and Free Speech

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Ralph Hanson

The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) has produced a fascinating video about a Wisconsin theater professor who was accused of promoting violence and creating hostile environment by putting up a poster with a quote from the TV series … Continue reading →

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