Censorship
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News
Librarians turn to civil rights agency to oppose book bans and their firings
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — She refused to ban books, many of them about racism and the experiences of LGBTQ+ people. And…
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Spain
Sex, religion and politics mix in Spain’s new Museum of Forbidden Art
A crucified Ronald McDonald clown, prayer mats adorned with stilettos and sketches by former Guantanamo prisoners take pride of place…
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Asia
In Malaysia, a 1984 publishing law being used to ban Swatch watches and books is stoking public fears, anger
SWATCH BAN ENCOURAGES SOME TO BUY ITEMS ELSEWHERE A total of 164 watches, worth RM64,795 (US$13,900) were confiscated for supposedly…
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Asia
Indonesia plans to impose censorship rules on streaming services; analyst says move may turn viewers to illegal sites
Dr Wu Shangyuan, a lecturer and media researcher at the National University of Singapore’s (NUS) Department of Communications and New…
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Spain
The freedom to show your breasts: Why does Amaral’s gesture matter?
Several Spanish artists are bringing to the stage a “revolution” for women’s freedom in the face of constant sexist attacks…
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Videos
Roseanne Barr ‘Holocaust Denial’ Viral Video Is MISLEADING, Missing Context: Robby & Brie
Briahna Joy Gray and Robby Soave react to a recent viral clip of Roseanne Barr. #election #truth About Rising: Rising…
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Asia
India denies threatening Twitter with shutdown
NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday (Jun 13) denied claims it had threatened to shut down Twitter inside the country if it…
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Asia
Chinese comedy group punishment sends chills through arts sphere
BEIJING: China’s recent punishment of a comedy studio has sent a chill through the country’s cultural sphere – a striking…
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Asia
No joke: China’s backlash against stand-up stirs fear of comedy clampdown
A Beijing-based comedian, speaking on condition of anonymity for fear of repercussions, said a number of their shows had been…
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United Kingdom
France says “non” to UK changes to Roald Dahl children’s books
Roald Dahl is the latest in a long line of authors who’s had his work and words updated for a…
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