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The North Dakota ruling against Greenpeace is a threat to free speech | Sushma Raman and Anthony Romero
Everyday actions like attending a protest, signing a letter of support, or supporting communities at risk should never be considered ‘unlawful’. The first amendment guarantees freedom of speech and ...The Guardian - 4d -
Greenpeace verdict is ‘weaponization of legal system’, advocacy groups say
Campaigners condemn North Dakota jury’s ruling as Greenpeace must pay Energy Transfer at least $660m. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key stories in real ...The Guardian - Mar. 21 -
Court finds Greenpeace liable in case over Dakota Access Pipeline
A court in North Dakota has found Greenpeace liable for hundreds of millions of dollars over actions to combat the Dakota Access Pipeline. The environmental organization will be liable for about ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
North Dakota Senate rejects resolution asking Supreme Court to reverse same-sex marriage ruling
The North Dakota Senate on Thursday rejected a resolution that would have asked the Supreme Court to revisit its landmark 2015 ruling on marriage equality. Senators voted 31-16 against the ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Greenpeace must pay at least $660m over Dakota pipeline protests, says jury
Non-profit, which will appeal decision, says lawsuits like this are aimed at ‘destroying the right to peaceful protest’. A jury in North Dakota has decided that the environmental group ...The Guardian - Mar. 19 -
Greenpeace ordered to pay $660 million over pipeline protests
Energy Transfer claimed in a lawsuit that Greenpeace was responsible for defamation, disruption and property damage for protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline.CBS News - Mar. 19 -
North Dakota Legislature close to asking Supreme Court to undo landmark gay marriage ruling
North Dakota lawmakers are on the verge of making their state the first to tell the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its decade-old ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
North Dakota Senate rejects resolution asking Supreme Court to overturn gay marriage ruling
The North Dakota Senate rejected a measure that would have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its landmark 2015 ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
It Fought to Save the Whales. Can Greenpeace Save Itself?
The storied group has a remarkable history of daring protests and high-profile blunders. It faces a reckoning in North Dakota.The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
The US is poised to use terror laws against students. This could be worse than McCarthyism | Thomas Anthony Durkin and Bernard Harcourt
A new 7 October 2023 taskforce says it’ll investigate support for Hamas, paving the way for a legal strategy targeting free speech. On Monday, the Department of Justice announced the launch of ...The Guardian - Mar. 21 -
This Is the Greatest Threat to Free Speech Since the Red Scare
Mahmoud Khalil’s detention is a frightening sign of an authoritarian slide.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Greenpeace ordered to pay more than $660 million over Dakota Access Pipeline protests
A jury on Wednesday ordered environmental campaign group Greenpeace to pay more than $660 million in damages to Texas-based oil company Energy Transfer, the developer of the Dakota Access Pipeline.NBC News - Mar. 20 -
NMSU women fall to North Dakota State in 2nd round of WNIT
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — New Mexico State women’s basketball was handed a 68-65 loss by North Dakota State at the Scheels Center at the Sanford Health Athletic Complex in Fargo, North Dakota on ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Greenpeace ordered to pay more than $660 million over Dakota Access Pipeline protests
A jury on Wednesday ordered environmental campaign group Greenpeace to pay more than $660 million in damages to Texas-based Energy Transfer.CNBC - Mar. 20 -
Ex-North Dakota lawmaker to be sentenced for traveling to Europe to pay for sex with minors
A longtime, powerful former North Dakota lawmaker, who is scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday for traveling to Europe with the intent to pay for sex with minors.NBC News - 3d -
The US assault on free speech is not going to end with Mahmoud Khalil
The significance of the Trump administration’s arrest and threat to deport the Palestinian activist cannot be overstated. It’s 2027 and you’re doom-scrolling in your apartment while eating a single ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
Turnbull signs with North Dakota
Jack Turnbull has been a key part of the success of the Zionsville cross country and track teams during the past several seasons. And while he still has high aspirations for his final track season ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Oregon Ducks make contact with sharp-shooting guard from North Dakota State
The Oregon Ducks have reportedly reached out to North Dakota State guard Jacari White in the transfer portal.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Greenpeace to appeal verdict ordering them to pay at least $660m to energy firm for pipeline protests – live
Organisation condemns verdict that could bankrupt its US operation and risks ‘destroying right to peaceful protest’. Greenpeace must pay hundreds of millions over Dakota pipeline protests, says ...The Guardian - Mar. 19 -
I was an independent observer in the Greenpeace trial. What I saw was shocking | Steven Donziger
Greenpeace lost – not because it did something wrong but because it was denied a fair trial. The stunning $667m verdict against Greenpeace last week is a direct attack on the climate ...The Guardian - 1d -
I was an independent observer in the Greenpeace trial. What I saw was shocking | Steven Donziger
Greenpeace lost – not because it did something wrong but because it was denied a fair trial. The stunning $667m verdict against Greenpeace last week is a direct attack on the climate ...The Guardian - 1d -
U.S. support for free speech drops by 3%, survey finds
A new survey released Monday by the nonpartisan think tank Future of Free Speech found a 3% drop in support for free speech in the U.S., which puts America's rank at number 9 out of the 33 ...CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Federal judges raise alarm about security threats and impeachment calls
Two senior federal judges on Tuesday raised the alarm about the increase in violent threats against members of the judiciary and expressed concerns about calls to impeach judges over the rulings ...NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Are Trump’s campus funding cuts an attack or a defense of free speech?
What critics fail to acknowledge is that there are dangers to free speech on both sides — in inaction as well as overreaction.The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Next free speech fine may cost millions, universities told
The regulator has fined the University of Sussex £585,000 for failing to protect free speech on campus.BBC News - 2d -
Is the case against pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil about immigration or free speech?
Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers were in court to argue against his deportation. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more on the legal proceedings and how the case may involve two ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Colts free agent signee QB Daniel Jones on competing with Anthony Richardson
While meeting with the media, Colts' free agent signee at QB Daniel Jones spoke about competing with Anthony Richardson.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
University of Sussex fined £585k in transgender free speech row
The university is fined by the higher education regulator for failing to uphold freedom of speech.BBC News - 3d -
Students want free-speech clarity but universities fear catch-22
Clearer advice is needed on how to make campuses inclusive without falling foul of free speech regulations, the National Union of students has said.BBC News - 12h -
Mahmoud Khalil lawyers say activist being punished for free speech as hundreds protest against detention – live
Actor Susan Sarandon among demonstrators calling for pro-Palestinian activist’s release outside New York courthouse. Government asks court to move Khalil case out of New York Who is Mahmoud ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Ann Coulter questions arrest of Columbia protester on free speech grounds
Conservative media pundit Ann Coulter on Monday questioned the arrest of a pro-Palestinian advocate on free speech grounds. "There's almost no one I don't want to deport, but unless they've ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Ex-Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil hearing expected to focus on free speech
Former Columbia University student and pro-Palestinin activist Mahmoud Khalil’s hearing in Manhattan federal court on Wednesday is expected to focus on free speech. U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
What Is Free Speech? by Fara Dabhoiwala review – a brilliant history of a weaponised mantra
This fascinating book questions whether such a misunderstood ideal should be lauded as an end in itself. This book arrives at an interesting moment. Elon Musk has declared himself a “free speech ...The Guardian - 2d -
Mahmoud Khalil Was Public Face of Protest Against Israel at Columbia
Mahmoud Khalil, a permanent resident of the United States, was arrested in his Manhattan apartment and sent to Louisiana. His detention sets up a fight over free speech.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Trump criticizes judges, prosecutors in Justice Department speech
President Donald Trump broke norms Friday when he delivered a rare campaign-like speech outside the Justice Department, railing against judges, prosecutors and others who conducted criminal ...CBS News - Mar. 15 -
The founding fathers baked reason, truth and free speech into the US. That’s all gone now | Will Hutton
Donald Trump’s actions go against the Enlightenment values that gave rise to the constitution. His might-is-right politics have nothing to offer Britain. The founding fathers of the USA – James ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
No. 1 Duke rules out Cooper Flagg and Maliq Brown with injuries for ACC semifinal vs. UNC
Cooper Flagg and Maliq Brown have been ruled out for No. 1 Duke's game against North Carolina in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament on Friday night because of injuries. Both players were ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Canadian man sentenced to prison for destroying energy facilities in Dakotas
Cameron Monte Smith, 50, a Canadian citizen, was sentenced to U.S. prison for destroying two energy facilities in North and South Dakota. Smith was sentenced to 25 years in prison and ordered to ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Mavs' Anthony Davis could be close to return from injury, but is listed as doubtful against Nets
Anthony Davis could be close to returning to the Dallas Mavericks after a six-week injury absence, with the star forward listed as doubtful against the Brooklyn Nets to start a four-game road trip ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Mahmoud Khalil case 'not about free speech': Rubio
Secretary of State Marco Rubio knocked the notion that Mahmoud Khalil’s federal court case is about First Amendment rights but rather his legal standing to remain in the U.S. after he led ...The Hill - Mar. 12
