The hidden power of marathon Senate speeches: What history tells us about Cory Booker’s 25-hour oration
In some cases, long Senate speeches don’t produce clear results. In other cases, they can help pass or prevent new ...
Something Else for Europe and the U.S. to Disagree About: ‘Free Speech’
The two have long been divided on whether speech can be restricted, and when. Under the Trump administration, the gap is ...
Here’s who delivered the longest speeches in Senate history — and how they managed
Sen. Cory Booker broke the record with his 25-hour-long speech protesting the Trump Administration’s policies.
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Your letters: Barron and Byrne
Following are NCR reader responses to recent news articles, opinion columns and theological essays with letters that ... his take on his sister Deirdre's speech (while garbed in her habit) at ...
The New York Times19d
How the G.O.P. Went From Championing Campus Free Speech to Fighting It
in ways that try to sidestep the Constitution’s free-speech guarantees. President Trump and Republican lawmakers say that new laws and policies are necessary to protect students from harmful and ...
TechRadar19d
I tried Fujifilm’s new medium-format GFX100RF, and it could just be the most desirable compact camera ever
The new GFX100RF is Fujifilm's first fixed lens medium-format camera It has a 102MP sensor, 35mm f/4 lens and premium rangefinder-style design Sales start early April (TBC), list price is $4,899 ...
Science News19d
Parrots and humans share a brain mechanism for speech
When it comes to speech, parrots have the gift of gab. And the way the brains of small parrots known as budgerigars bestow this gift is remarkably similar to human speech, researchers report March ...
The Hindu19d
India ranked 24th out of 33 countries in free speech index
A new global survey by The Future of Free Speech, an independent U.S.-based think tank, has ranked India 24th out of the 33 countries surveyed on the question of support for free speech.
Minnesota Daily22d
UMN Board of Regents restricts institutional speech, tours university facilities
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents adopted a policy of restricting institutional speech to be approved by President Rebecca Cunningham in a 9-3 decision at its meeting March 13 and 14.
National Catholic Register22d
Wichita Catholic Church Vandalized With Hate Speech; Federal Authorities Investigating
Once inside, the officers discovered extensive vandalism, including damage to statues, candles, and glass, and hate speech graffitied on the walls. In addition, an American flag was burned.
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The Detention of Mahmoud Khalil Is a Flagrant Assault on Free Speech
Sometimes things are straightforward: the detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia graduate who was involved in the pro-Palestine protests on the school’s campus, is an affront to freedom of speech.
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Where to watch the new 2025 Budget Speech live
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will deliver the revised 2025 budget speech on Wednesday (12 March) at 14h00. The budget speech can be viewed through several channels, including TV services like ...