A big decision is coming up in Dallas. A judge will soon decide if two Texas churches can mix religion and politics without losing their tax-free status. This is a huge deal because it could change the rules for all churches in the U. S. For over 70 years, a rule called the Johnson Amendment has kept churches and other nonprofits out of political campaigns. This rul...
Jamal Khashoggi was a brave man who spoke out against his government. He came from a well-known family in Saudi Arabia but left his home in 2017. He was not allowed to use Twitter anymore. He started writing for The Washington Post. He talked about how he was scared to speak up before. He did not want to lose his job or freedom. He did not want to put his family in d...
World leaders gathered at the U. N. General Assembly discussed the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination. They focused on the mixed reactions it sparked online and the deeper issues it revealed. The Serbian President, Alexsandar Vucic, spoke about the disturbing celebrations of Kirk's death. He called it a sign of growing hatred in society. Vucic argued that thi...
In recent times, the topic of free speech at work has gained attention, especially after the tragic death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Several employees faced termination due to their public comments about this event. This raises questions about the extent of free speech in the workplace. In the U. S. , laws regarding employee speech vary by state. General...
A student from Tufts University was finally set free after spending weeks in detention. This decision came from a federal judge in Vermont. The judge made it clear that the student's detention was unjust. The student, Rumeysa Ozturk, was grabbed by ICE agents in March. This happened right outside her home in Somerville, Massachusetts. The agents, dressed in plai...
In the United States, a student named Mohsen Mahdawi faced a tough battle. He was a Palestinian human rights advocate and a student at Columbia University. After spending more than two weeks in immigration detention, he was finally freed. Mahdawi had a strong message for everyone. He warned about the country's slide towards authoritarianism. He believed that when a g...
A Taiwanese publishing house editor faced a three-year jail term for allegedly promoting separatism, according to a Chinese government spokesperson. Li Yanhe, a Chinese national residing in Taiwan, was arrested two years ago while visiting China. His trial and sentencing in Shanghai were reported by Taiwanese media, but specifics were scarce. Li was also hit with a 5...
In a bold move, educational groups in the US have taken legal action against the government. Their goal? To stop the deportation of international students and scholars who have spoken out in support of Palestine. This isn't just about a few individuals; it's about the chilling effect on free speech across campuses. The American Association of University Professors a...
Turkey is currently in the midst of a significant political and social upheaval. The country's president has recently ordered the imprisonment of his main political opponent. This move has sparked massive protests across Turkey. The situation has escalated further with a major social media company, X, pushing back against the Turkish government's attempt to censor on...
There is a lot of tension in the world of higher education. The spotlight is on Columbia University. The reason? A mix of funding cuts and crackdowns on student protests. President Trump's administration has put the university in a tough spot. It all started with the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil. Khalil is a student activist with Palestinian roots. He recently graduated...