Topic: Free Speech
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When Calling Someone Australian Is Racist
An international incident sheds light on the trans-Tasman rivalry with New Zealand and the limits of criminalizing speech.
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Yes, This Ad Is Offensive. But Free Speech Rides Public Transit, Too
Sometimes embracing free speech means sharing the subway with an ad that churns your stomach.
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Videos
The Criminalization of the RNC Protesters
Tampa's excessive police presence is having a "chilling effect."
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Urban Wonk
What Not to Bring to the 2012 Conventions
Your lasers, your bike locks, your pieces of wood, and any hopes you had of actually getting near the action.
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Using Data Streams to Catch Criminals
A new NYPD system allows police to quickly collect data from cameras, crime reports, and 911 calls. What's the impact on our privacy?
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Occupy Wall Street Protest Poses a Public-Private Conundrum
Demonstrators converge on privately owned public space, raising questions about legal rights
