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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 ...

August 15, 2022 Free Speech Union Releases First Annual Universities Ranking Report

Free Speech Union Releases First Annual Universities Ranking Report

15 August 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Free Speech Union Releases First Annual Universities Ranking Report The Free Speech Union has released the first Annual Universities Ranking Report, taking a criti...

August 11, 2022 Universities Ranking Report 2022

Universities Ranking Report 2022


August 9, 2022 Truly Tolerant Campaigning Guidelines

Truly Tolerant Campaigning Guidelines

Last week, Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ), in association with Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon, released their Inclusive Campaigning Guidelines— a series of recommendations on how local gov...

August 2, 2022 Free Speech Union Releases Local Council Election Guidelines For Tolerant Debate

Free Speech Union Releases Local Council Election Guidelines For Tolerant Debate

19 September 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Free Speech Union Releases Local Council Election Guidelines For Tolerant Debate In response to the release of Inclusive Campaigning Guidelines by LGNZ and the ...