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October 19, 2024 A win for free speech: The Disinformation Project's closure

A win for free speech: The Disinformation Project's closure

I’ve studied 6 languages, and to me, big words can be fascinating. The word obscurantism, for instance, means the use of technical or overly-complex language to confuse a meaning or make understanding...

October 10, 2024 What do the medical council, universities, and public venues have in common?

What do the medical council, universities, and public venues have in common?

Our team is flat out defending your right to speak freely. Here are four big stories on our plates: ✅New Court testimony reveals NZ Medical Council actively censored doctors over COVID-19 vaccination ...

October 10, 2024 Is there really uncertainty about the right to book a venue?

Is there really uncertainty about the right to book a venue?

By Dr. Roderick Mulgan | FSU Chairperson Do the owners of public meeting venues have to tread a “difficult line” between the right to free speech and “wider community needs”?  A recent opinion piece i...

October 5, 2024 A new case of policing speech, literally

A new case of policing speech, literally

Gareth* is a husband and the father of a busy young family. He has triplet toddlers- frankly I can't imagine! He's a project manager, a role that comes with a bit of stress, and in his spare time, lik...

September 27, 2024 'Trust me: I know best.'

'Trust me: I know best.'

It's a major problem. Declining trust in our society's key institutions undermines their credibility. Kiwis are clearly calling for a return to first principles, and the reality is, protecting free sp...

September 27, 2024 Liberty Blush!

Liberty Blush!

I am convinced more than ever that our work to defend free speech in New Zealand is changing history. That's why I put my money where my mouth is. Last year, my wife and I donated 10,000 liters of ros...