Dr David Cumin Spokesperson Free Speech Union The team at the Free Speech Union haven’t been wasting our time in lockdown. We’re planning our next steps in the fight against the Government’s proposed hate speech laws and put a stop to the erosion of our civil liberties
Free Speech Union In response to calls to deplatform keynote speaker, Milli Hill, from her scheduled speech at the biennial conference, the New Zealand College of Midwives (NZCOM) must maintain free speech and open scientific debate by proceeding with the event. Bullies threatening an authority like Ms. Hill have no
Who would have thought that Facebook would become a target of censorship, and from none other than the Biden administration? ReclaimTheNet explains. The Biden administration continues to pressure Facebook to collaborate and help it achieve its goals, one of them being to counter COVID vaccine skepticism and get more people
Harry Hunt We are living in a world where people would prosecute you for thought crime if they could figure out what you were thinking. Remember that old joke your dad used to tell you? It’s sexist and derogatory. What about that time your grandad told a raunchy joke
Every joke is a tiny revolution. This point cannot be over-emphasised. If there’s one thing authoritarians are afraid of, it’s being laughed at. Shortly after coming to power, the Nazis banned mockery of their party or the Führer. Comedian Werner Finck was arrested twice for making fun of
Free Speech Union The Free Speech Union says some of the strict bail conditions of former political party leader, activist, and conspiracy theorist William Desmond Te Kahika, known as Billy Te Kahika or Billy TK, are an ‘own goal’ limitation on free speech. It could grow his small following, and
Hobson’s Pledge Trust A scrap between a couple of entrepreneurs, Sir Ian Taylor and Troy Bowker, would probably have died a quiet death if Bowker was not part-owner of the Hurricanes rugby team, according to talk show host Peter Williams. See Troy Bowker In response to a post by
Andrew Torba CEO, Gab.com Jesus is King Friday I was flooded with messages about Dan Bongino’s ten minute meltdown on his show calling me a “fraud” and a “clown.” I watched the clip and was amused by Dan’s highly emotional outburst attacking me for simply stating a
David Seymour ACT Leader The saga surrounding Troy Bowker’s LinkedIn comments raises a simple question for Kris Faafoi and Jacinda Ardern, would he be arrested for his comments under their proposed Hate Speech law?” The Cabinet paper on the proposed law states that a person can be jailed for
Family First familyfirst.org.nz This is how ‘hate speech’ laws look in the UK, just a complaint – even a false one – can lead to significant persecution. No doubt similar events – leading to false arrests – will happen in New Zealand if the proposed Hate Speech laws come into force. “Miss
Troy Bowker My discussion on Linkedin In with Sir Ian Taylor was never intended to involve rugby or my involvement with the Hurricanes as a shareholder and board director. However, it is clear that this has become the central focus for the media rather than the important issues around New
Groups from opposite sides of the political spectrum are united in their opposition to the proposed new Hate Speech law. Having people from polar opposite political views so united is a warning in flashing neon lights that this law is a BAD law and that it should be consigned to
