Free Speech
With Net Neutrality Repealed ISPs Now Have the Censoring Power of an Authoritarian Government
Americans, traditionally fearful of an over-powerful government, are underestimating the dangers of over-powerful corporations.
Craiglist Blocks Personal Ads to Protest Anti Sex-Trafficking Law
It wants to bring them back 'some day,' but can't under the current legal regime.
How the Supreme Court's Upcoming Ruling in Same-Sex Marriage Wedding Cake Case Might Impact Other Small Businesses
Spoiler: Probably not much.
How to Prevent Presidential Debates From Becoming Disruptive Workplace Debates
With some guidelines in place, there's nothing wrong with healthy political conversations.
Can Twitter Censor Terrorists and Trolls Without Silencing Free Speech?
Social media, once a bastion of open discourse, is under mounting pressure to define and remove "hate'' speech.
6 Lessons From the Demise of Gawker
Gawker was crushed by a libel suit brought by Hulk Hogan and financed by Peter Thiel. Gawker founder Nick Denton is no victim; he did this to himself.
Leaders Need These 8 Guardrails for Dealing With Workplace Political Discussions
'Too old'? 'Too religious'? 'Too gay'? These discussions are absolute no-nos.
Government Must Protect Rude or Racist Brands, Court Says
The U.S. Trademark Office must protect companies with slur names, according to the Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C.
Facebook, Google and Twitter Agree to German Ban on Online Hate Speech
The companies will remove offending materials from their networks within 24 hours.
Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Insulting the Thai Monarchy on Facebook
Originally 60 years, the government reduced his punishment after the man pleaded guilty.
French Court Sides With Business Owner Over Negative Online Review
The decision creates a new crime of 'being too highly ranked' on a search engine, the blogger says.
How A&E Ducked the Duck Dynasty Controversy
A&E suspended Phil Robertson from its most popular show over comments he made about homosexuality. In doing so, it missed an opportunity to let its customers decide.