Town Square
Talk of the Town: The Economy, Social Media, Summer Streaming, and More
Posted on · Our panel of guests share their thoughts on trending topics today.
Tag: free speech
Town Square
Cancel Culture, Has It Gone Too Far?
Posted on · Experts share their thoughts on this issue and if it’s more complex than most realize.
Town Square
Elon Musk, free speech, democracy, and the power of social media. Plus, another new season announcement on the Houston performing arts scene!
Posted on · Experts discuss what will happen when Elon Musk takes over Twitter, the changes coming to the platform, and what will be the impact on free speech. And, we get a preview of Main Theater's 47th season, including productions for children and families through their Theater for Youth series.
Town Square
Ira Glasser on Free Speech
Posted on · Today, we’re talking about free speech with former longtime executive director of the ACLU, Ira Glasser.
Texas
820 New Texas Laws Go Into Effect In September. Here Are Some That Might Affect You.
Posted on · The laws include new rules for smokers, telemarketers and kids selling lemonade.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Teachers Protest Potential State Takeover, Free Speech On Campus, & Houston Bugs (Aug. 22, 2019)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: Teachers rally against a potential state takeover of HISD, a new free speech law for Texas colleges, a local bug expert answers your questions, and singer Martha Davis talks about her career.
inDepth
State Lawmakers Hand Texas Public Universities Stricter, More Uniform Free Speech Rules
Posted on · Under SB 18, Texas universities can’t decide whether to schedule a speaker based on "any anticipated controversy related to the event" -- though they can consider security needs.
News
Craigslist Shuts Down Personals Section After Congress Passes Bill On Trafficking
Posted on · Craigslist says it made the change because of the Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, which is meant to crack down on sex trafficking of children. Free speech advocates are critical of FOSTA
News
Some Lawmakers Think Free Speech Is Endangered At Texas Colleges. But What Can They Do About It?
Posted on · Free speech on campus has become a hot-button issue, but it’s unclear how lawmakers can better protect it — or if they need to.
News
Senate Panel Discusses Campus Free Speech Provisions
Posted on · Brantley Star with the Texas attorney general’s office said not all unpopular or offensive speech is protected speech
News
Analysis: Free Speech In Texas, If You Have A Minute Or Two
Posted on · You’ve heard about “snowflakes” on campus — the people who melt when they hear things they don’t want to hear or cannot deal with? Here’s your opportunity to see some elected snowflakes in action
Podcast
Party Politics, Special Live Edition Ep. 37: Voting, Freedom Of Speech And Lone Star College Tomball
Posted on · “Everyone says everything is bigger in Texas, that is not true when it comes to voting” – Brandon Rottinghaus, co-host of Party Politics, on low voter turnout in Texas, about 43% in 2016.
Houston Matters
Should Expression on Campus Be Limited to Free Speech Zones?
Posted on · A young Blinn College student named Nicole Sanders wanted to start a student organization to advocate for gun rights on the Brenham campus. She was told she could only "engage in expressive activity" in a designated "free speech zone," which is roughly the size of a parking spot. Add this to other “free speech” questions […]
Full Show
Free Speech on Campus and the Right to Hunt and Fish: Friday’s Show (May 29, 2015)
Posted on · A young Blinn College student named Nicole Sanders wanted to start a student organization to advocate for gun rights on the Brenham campus. She was told she could only "engage in expressive activity" in a designated "free speech zone," which is roughly the size of a parking spot. Add this to other “free speech” questions […]
Houston Matters
Are Threatening Rap Lyrics Protected by Free Speech?
Posted on · Historically, courts have held that the First Amendment protects a broad range of expression, even offensive speech. But in recent years, there have been cases where such language – in the form of rap lyrics – has been introduced in criminal proceedings. The Supreme Court will rule soon in one such case – Elonis v. […]