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Clara Steitz

Germany Tries to Stop Free Speech Returning to Elon Musk's Twitter

Germany, a country known for its authoritarian governments and strict “hate speech” laws, is moving to prevent free speech from returning to Twitter in the wake of Elon Musk’s takeover of the social media platform. Politicians in the European country, now under the rule of the left-wing Social Democratic

10 Psychological Distance Tricks You Will Think Are Magic

Are you a person who procrastinates when faced with overwhelming tasks? Do you find it difficult to stick to a diet, or perhaps you are a compulsive shopper? Have you ever expressed something you later regretted? Are you contented or disappointed with your life? If any of the above rings

Philippines Swiftly Investigates Journalist’s Killing

The Philippine authorities responded with uncharacteristic speed to the fatal shooting of hard-hitting broadcast journalist Percival Mabasa, popularly known as Percy Lapid.

Protect Freedom of Expression in Mali

In Mali, media professionals are facing harassment and intimidation over their real or perceived criticism of the transitional government.

What Can Creatine Do for You?

STORY AT-A-GLANCE There is no doubt — muscle mass is a significant key to longevity.

WATCH: Meet Smedley Butler

James Corbett’s latest “flashback” episode focuses on the Marine General who described war as a “racket”, and revealed an attempted coup against FDR. It’s an episode which has an ageless topicality with Armistice Day fast approaching, and a fresh relevance given the war in Ukraine and the massive

Heading Into Election Day, Americans Are Focused on the Economy and Inflation

The economy and inflation will be on the minds of most Americans when they cast their ballot in Tuesday’s midterm elections.

No Justice in Afghanistan for Slain Journalist 2 Years On

Two years ago today, former Tolo News TV presenter Yama Siawash was killed in a car bombing on November 7, 2020, moments after he climbed into a government-owned vehicle in Kabul.

No Alaskan King or Snow Crabs Will Be Harvested This Year

STORY AT-A-GLANCE A report released in August 2021 by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) stated that heat waves, hurricanes and other extreme weather conditions will likely worsen as global warming continues to spiral out of control. One of the environmental effects is warming ocean waters, which

Iain Davis’s “BBC Unvaccinated” takedown: Revisited

Off-Guardian recently published Iain Davis’s takedown, The BBC’s “Unvaccinated with Professor Hannah Fry“ parts one, two and three, some all-round brilliant journalism which we thought was worth re-highlighting. We also wanted to give Kari Butler a shout-out for her sterling work audio-narrating this series. Kari Butler has been

Major Companies Pile On Twitter Advertising Pause Following Elon Musk's Takeover

General Mills and Audi recently stated that they are pausing advertising on Twitter following Elon Musk’s acquisition of the platform.

Elon Musk Agrees to Restore Twitter Censorship Tools After Meeting with Leftist Groups Including ADL, NAACP

Elon Musk has agreed to restore Twitter content moderation tools that had been blocked for some workers by the end of the week, according to leaders of leftist groups including the ADL and NAACP who met with Musk eager to expand censorship on the platform. Bloomberg reports that Twitter’s

Australia: Flood Response Failed to Protect Most at Risk

(Sydney) – Australian authorities failed to take effective steps to protect those most at risk from foreseeable harm of the catastrophic flooding in the New South Wales (NSW) town of Lismore in February 2022, Human Rights Watch said today. Such extreme weather events are expected to become more frequent as a

Mozambican Journalist Feared Forcibly Disappeared in Cabo Delgado

Another journalist has gone missing in Mozambique’s embattled northern province of Cabo Delgado after police took him into custody on October 29 while he was working in the mining town of Balama.