Category Archives: Free Speech
Littleton NH Swastika lawsuit survives motion to dismiss
“…while agreeing with Ferrier that “speech of public concern is afforded significant protection” under law, MacLeod nonetheless noted that “published defamatory falsehoods regarding a private individual are not without consequence merely because they involve matters of interest to the public.” … Continue reading
Adam Carolla Testifies Before Congress on Campus Free Speech
| Free Beacon
Ben Shapiro Testifies Before Congress on Campus Free Speech
Read his remarks here.
Million Dollar National Science Foundation Grant Funds New Anti-Bias Guide from UNH
Two years ago, in July of 2015, the University of New Hampshire made national news over a Bais-Free Language guide which suggested, among other things, that the word ‘American’ is problematic. The media firestorm produced a clarification from UNH President Mark Huddleston and a defense of … Continue reading
Ridley Report: Journalism event organizer doesn’t want me to interview participant on way in
‘People say they want journalists who can’t be controlled. But do they? After interviewing a quasi-government official on his way to a public event at a public library…a third person tries to control my coverage. It’s a presentation about fake … Continue reading
Dave Ridley: Lady gives me permission to edit my own video
60 mostly-elderly viewers pour into the Hopkinton, NH public library. They’re attending a presentation about fake news. About 1/2 of the presenters are govt officials or were. A lady approaches, says she’s from the League of Women Voters. I’m mostly … Continue reading
Here’s the latest word you’re not allowed to say: ‘derpy’
Tracking the long and growing list of words banned by the regressive Left is becoming onerous, but we carry on. Here’s the latest no-no: “derpy.” How do we know? Because two scholars have just publicly apologized for using it, agreeing … Continue reading
Is state house still trying to restrict your drone’s capability?
A few years back there was a bill that would limit their camera resolution. I ask privacy-oriented liberty-leaning state rep Neal Kurk about it in this vid. | Ridley Report
Raising Voluntary Children in Community
This is a cross-post from Freecoast.org, and was posted in an effort to raise awareness for the Fourth Annual Freecoast Festival. Hope to see you there! From 2010-2014 I ran a summer camp on the Northern shores of Oneida Lake in Upstate … Continue reading
NH Irony in Action: Does Cutting Off Your Readers Actually Engage Them?
NPR recently shut down its comment boards online, and its managing editor of digital news was quoted as saying they were not providing a useful experience for the vast majority of users. Is this the criterion? The content goes bye-bye … Continue reading →