What Is Free Speech? by Fara Dabhoiwala review – a brilliant history of a weaponised mantra | Politics books
tHis book arrives at an interesting moment. Elon Musk declared himself a “free speech absolutist.” JD Vance is worried that European freedom of speech is “retreating.” Donald Trump issues an executive order that “restores freedom of speech and ends federal censorship.” Meanwhile, journalists are routinely abused and threatened by lawsuits and enemy of the brand […]
Anatomy of a non-scandal: the defence of Allison Pearson reveals how ‘free speech’ has been weaponised | Jane Martinson
TAlison Pearson's story is nothing short of a morality tale regarding modern media. Among its many lessons is calling out groups of people of color who display flags on social media.People who hate Jews You may get into trouble. But apparently, you could also be best friends with the richest man in the world. On […]
Chinese Electric Vehicles Could Be ‘Weaponised’ by Beijing, Report Warns
The British government's open door stance to electric cars from Communist China risks undermining domestic manufacturing and exposing the UK to national security risks, with a think tank warning that electric vehicles could be “weaponised” by Beijing. a Report Analysts at the China Strategic Risk Institute (CSRI) warned that Britain's growing market share and reliance […]
Poland Reinforces Belarus Border to Deter Weaponised Immigration
WARSAW, Poland (AP) – Poland’s defense minister said Thursday that the country is strengthening metal barriers along its border with Belarus to deter illegal immigration. “We are repairing the border wall between Poland and Belarus, and we are strengthening this wall,” Wladysław Kosiniak-Kamisz told private radio Zet. “Spending on these purposes is at an all-time […]