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October 5, 2022 The Road To Hell Is Paved With (Censorious) Good Intentions

The Road To Hell Is Paved With (Censorious) Good Intentions

Our Prime Minister has quickly become a polarizing figure on the international stage. Jacinda Ardern is either fawned over and adored or vilified and framed as the smiling face of authoritarianism. Co...

October 5, 2022 Understanding what really drives censorship

Understanding what really drives censorship

Given the fight we’re in, it’s important that we really understand what actually drives censorship. On a recent episode of the Free Speech Union podcast, I got to talk with David Gregory, the co-owner...

September 23, 2022 Introducing Dr. Roderick Mulgan, new Free Speech Union Council Member

Introducing Dr. Roderick Mulgan, new Free Speech Union Council Member

I have had political antennae since my early teens. It was years before I read anything about the Enlightenment but early on it resonated with me that one of life’s most basic rights was saying what y...

September 16, 2022 Free Speech Union update, 16 September

Free Speech Union update, 16 September

Our work across the country continues as we keep up the fight for free speech. Welcome to the latest update.  Philip Arps comes last place in election for Te Aratai College Board of Trustees  Phi...

August 26, 2022 Free speech – a student's perspective

Free speech – a student's perspective

When recently attending the Free Speech Union’s event at the University of Otago, I was struck by two thoughts: who was there, and who wasn’t.  I have already come to realise I traverse two increasing...

August 19, 2022 In the end, the alternative to free speech is violence. Is this what we want?

In the end, the alternative to free speech is violence. Is this what we want?

We're told that democracy dies in darkness. Perhaps it would be more fitting to say democracy dies in silence. And it is a violent death that comes by the hands of those who would try to control your ...