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Equality Court rules Ngizwe Mchunu’s anti-LGBTQIA+ remarks amount to hate speech
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Vanguard News
· Jun 23, 2026
Sowore’s detention undermines fair trial, free speech — Gani Adams, Odumakin
The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has condemned the decision of a Federal High Court in Abuja to remand African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, in Kuje Correctional Centre. The post Sowore’s detention undermines fair trial, free speech — Gani Adams, Odumakin appeared first on Vanguard News.
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· Jul 7, 2026
What You Can’t Say About Islam
We must never allow freedom of speech to be undermined by the inflated sensitivities of any religious group, yet that is the very gag 'hate speech' laws impose
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· Jul 2, 2026
Canada Repeals Religious-Speech Defense in Hate Speech Law. Could America Be Next?
Canada’s Combatting Hate Act repeals a religious-text defense in certain hate speech cases, warning Americans how quickly “anti-hate” laws can become weapons against biblical truth, free speech, and religious liberty. A disturbing new law passed by the Canadian Parliament has dramatically expanded the government’s power to police speech, especially as it relates to sexuality and []
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· Jul 9, 2026
California professor wins permanent victory against DEI policies at Bakersfield College
Professor’s anti-DEI views protected by First Amendment, court rules A federal judge in California has issued a permanent order protecting Bakersfield College History Professor Daymon Johnson from punishment for refusing to endorse “diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility” and “anti-racism” ideologies in a Tuesday ruling. “Professor Johnson’s speech regarding political and social issues, including his speech []
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· Jun 30, 2026
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· Jun 30, 2026
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Related coverage for "Equality Court rules Ngizwe Mchunu’s anti-LGBTQIA+ remarks amount to hate speech": Vanguard News — Sowore’s detention undermines fair trial, free speech — Gani Adams, Odumakin. Quadrant Magazine — What You Can’t Say About Islam. Standing for Freedom Center — Canada Repeals Religious-Speech Defense in Hate Speech Law. Could America Be Next?. The College Fix — California professor wins permanent victory against DEI policies at Bakersfield College. Twitchy — Cisgender? REALLY? Ketanji Brown Jackson's Trans Ruling Dissent Is Even DUMBER Than We Thought. Townhall — Justice Jackson's Dissent in the Trans Athlete Case Is Absolutely Insane