“Artistic expressions are made to lampoon leaders as a way of expressing one’s view. And I think it’s protected speech. Instead of arresting them, I think we must ask the question of whether they raise a serious issue through their skits. And we must have an honest discussion about equity, about the sharing of the national cake in this country,” said Opio. … [Read more...] about Uganda’s Free Speech Advocates Call For Release of Comedians in Custody
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Christian Groups Denounce Detention of US Protestant Pastor in Turkey
“Missionary activities are still considered a criminal offense in Turkey,” said Soner Tufan, a spokesperson of the Association of Protestant Churches of Turkey. “Our country is in a very bad situation in terms of free speech and religious liberty.” … [Read more...] about Christian Groups Denounce Detention of US Protestant Pastor in Turkey
LA Times Calls for ‘De-Trumpification,’ Reckoning for Trumpism
At @ProjectLincoln we are constructing a database of Trump officials & staff that will detail their roles in the Trump administration & track where they are now. No personal info, only professional. But they will be held accountable & not allowed to pretend they were not involved https://t.co/DkpxpaWaWB … [Read more...] about LA Times Calls for ‘De-Trumpification,’ Reckoning for Trumpism
Delingpole: Maskless Laurence Fox Is ‘Selfish Loathsome Tool’ Says Bully Tory MP
I think that “regular contributor” is right. There’s a heroic backbench MP — possibly mythical — who exists in the public imagination, whose job it is to hold the government to account without fear or favour, for even if it means denying himself promotion he would rather speak the truth on behalf of his constituents rather than grovel and abase himself and lie in order to secure the baubles of acceptance and promotion. … [Read more...] about Delingpole: Maskless Laurence Fox Is ‘Selfish Loathsome Tool’ Says Bully Tory MP
Uganda’s Museveni Extends 35-year Rule with Disputed Election Win
The internet has been down for four days, and government spokesperson Ofwono Opondo said the measure was taken due to "abuse, misuse, disinformation, fake news with the overall objective of undermining the integrity of the electoral process including the results... and possibly to cause destabilization." … [Read more...] about Uganda’s Museveni Extends 35-year Rule with Disputed Election Win
