For as long as people have had new ideas, others have stopped at nothing to try to silence them. Did you know that one out of every three people lives in a censored society? In the digital world, those looking to suppress speech can use filters to block pertinent content or even target attacks to… Continue reading New Free Expression Tools by Google Ideas to Help Fight Censorship Worldwide
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Are you a human being? If so, you have the right to life, freedom and safety, as declared in 1948 by the United Nations in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. No matter your race, religion or nationality, we are all born free and equal. However, it seems nations continue to ignore basic human rights… Continue reading The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The Science of Stage Fright and How to Overcome It
Palms sweaty, heart racing, too panicked to even breathe? No, you aren’t being stalked by some monster (or Dexter): you’re about to speak in public! While some would claim public speaking is a fate “worse than death,” public speaking might actually feel worse than death: at least you won’t feel stage fright in death! If… Continue reading The Science of Stage Fright and How to Overcome It
Facebook ‘Like’ Is a Protected Form of Speech, Court Rules
In a tightly watched verdict today, a federal appeals court ruled that “Liking” something on Facebook is indeed a form of speech protected by the First Amendment. According to The Wall Street Journal, the Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of a former deputy sheriff in Hampton, Va., who said he was… Continue reading Facebook ‘Like’ Is a Protected Form of Speech, Court Rules
