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2019 results for "freedom of speech"
A bilingual Toastmasters club in Tokyo welcomes speeches on topics most people would never discuss publicly, creating a judgment-free zone for practicing public speaking. Founded in 2020, Tokyo Freedom Toastmasters proves that the best way to conquer fear is through complete freedom of expression.
A South African organization is celebrating creativity as a pathway to freedom by connecting World Creativity and Innovation Day with the nation's Freedom Day. The initiative aims to position African innovation as a global force for transformation.
Costa Rica climbed to 18th place globally in press freedom rankings, making it the only Latin American nation in the top 20 even as press freedom worldwide hits a 25-year low. The tiny democracy now ranks ahead of Canada, the UK, and Australia.
A Republican ex-governor and Democratic Holocaust survivor's daughter are proving that unity is possible in divided times. Their annual International Religious Freedom Summit brings together persecuted communities worldwide around one powerful idea: freedom for everyone, everywhere.
The Juneteenth Foundation is hosting a month-long celebration of freedom in San Marcos, Texas, marking 32 years of honoring the day enslaved people in Texas learned they were free. From fish fries to unity walks, the nonprofit is bringing the community together throughout June to remember the promise of freedom.
A federal settlement permanently blocks government agencies from pressuring social media companies to censor protected speech. The case, praised by three Supreme Court justices as one of the most important free speech cases in years, revealed one of the largest government censorship efforts in U.S. history.
In 1796, a 22-year-old enslaved woman walked away from the presidential mansion and outran America's most powerful man for the rest of her life. Her story of courage reminds us that freedom has always been worth any sacrifice.
Former Supreme Court Justice Abhay Oka says democracy dies without dissent, calling for stronger tolerance of criticism and artistic expression. His remarks at a Mumbai youth awards ceremony challenge courts and citizens to protect constitutional freedoms.
A college student uncovered a rare 41-page handwritten manuscript detailing Thomas White's daring escape from slavery in the 1850s. The fragile document, found among family papers on a screened porch, offers an extraordinary window into one man's journey to freedom.
A federal judge ruled that the Pentagon cannot block independent journalists from covering the military, protecting Americans' right to know what their government is doing. The decision reaffirms that press freedom remains a cornerstone of democracy, even during challenging times.
The State Department just unveiled a free app that gives people in censored countries access to an open internet. Freedom.gov arrives as billions face digital restrictions from China to Iran.
After nearly 20 years delighting families on Coronado Beach, beloved sand artist Bill Pavlacka is starting fresh with creative freedom and overwhelming community support behind him.
A New Jersey pregnancy center won a unanimous Supreme Court ruling protecting its right to challenge state harassment in federal court. The decision safeguards First Amendment freedoms for nonprofits nationwide.
Nigeria's top legal body is pushing back against police arrests for social media posts, saying civil disputes shouldn't lead to criminal charges. The move could protect millions of Nigerians from intimidation over online speech.
Kenya's Court of Appeal just invalidated a controversial law that made posting "false information" online a criminal offense, marking a major victory for free expression. Since 2018, the vague law had been used to arrest bloggers, journalists, and everyday social media users who criticized those in power.
British and Finnish ambassadors delivered a bold defense of independent journalism in Argentina, directly challenging government intimidation of reporters. Their message came during Argentina's Journalist Day celebration as press freedom concerns mount.
Google partnered with African universities to create WAXAL, an open-source speech database covering 21 Sub-Saharan African languages. The dataset gives developers the tools to build voice assistants, translation apps, and AI systems that finally speak the languages of more than a billion people.
At 22, Ona Judge fled President George Washington's mansion in 1796, choosing poverty and freedom over comfort and captivity. Her brave escape and lifetime of resistance rewrote what we know about courage in early America.
Ghana's University of Media, Arts and Communication brought together journalists, academics, and UNESCO officials to celebrate press freedom and tackle challenges facing the media. The event sparked renewed commitment to protecting free expression across the nation.
For the first time in decades, nine original documents from America's founding are leaving Washington, D.C. to visit cities nationwide. The Freedom Plane tour brings history home before the nation's 250th birthday.
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