Swedish Artist Known for Muhammad Caricature Dies in Car Crash

The artist, Lars Vilks, had been under police protection since 2010, after his sketch prompted widespread condemnation from Muslims. He was killed along with two bodyguards in a crash that the police said was an accident.

Opinion | Cancel Culture: Are We Overreacting?

Readers mostly disagree with a column by Michelle Goldberg that suggests that we are, and she responds to their critiques.

South Korea Shelves ‘Fake News’ Bill Amid International Outcry

Right groups warned that a proposed new law would discourage the media from reporting critically on powerful people.

That Comment Someone Left on Facebook? It Can Get You Sued.

Australia’s top court has said media companies can be held liable for replies to their posts, prompting some to step back from the platform.

An Experiment to Stop Online Abuse Falls Short in Germany

Despite having one of the world’s toughest laws against online hate speech and harassment, Germany has struggled to contain toxic content ahead of its Sept. 26 election.

Opinion | The Fight Over Tenure Is Not Really About Tenure

It’s a proxy for a larger debate about the meaning of academic freedom and the priorities of higher education.

Maggie Nelson Exposes Freedom’s Paradoxes

The poet and critic’s latest book, “On Freedom,” is a philosophical meditation on a concept at the center of American history and culture.

Opinion | One Thing We Can Agree On Is That We’re Becoming a Different Country

Tolerance and intolerance are taking on many different guises.

The Strange Tale of the Freedom Phone, a Smartphone for Conservatives

A 22-year-old Bitcoin millionaire wants Republicans to ditch their iPhones for a low-end handset that he hopes to turn into a political tool.

As Kashmir Crackdown Endures, Poets Stifle Their Verses

Harsh measures against dissent have trickled down to practitioners of the region’s poetic traditions, with many saying they have been told to stop.

Are Censures of Politicians a Form of Free Speech or a Threat to It?

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments this fall on whether the censure of an elected official in Houston ran afoul of the First Amendment.

Exile or Jail: The Grim Choice Facing Russian Opposition Leaders

Experts say the current exodus of journalists and dissidents is the biggest wave of political emigration in the country’s post-Soviet history.

Taliban Ramp Up on Social Media, Defying Bans by the Platforms

More than 100 new official or pro-Taliban accounts and pages have surfaced on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter, despite a ban on the group by the sites.

Biden Hater’s Banners That Town Called Obscene Can Stay Up, Court Rules

A New Jersey woman can leave her banners as is after a ruling that the American Civil Liberties Union hailed as a victory for free speech.

She Hates Biden. Some of Her Neighbors Hate the Way She Shows It.

A local judge ordered a New Jersey woman to take down political banners over obscenity complaints, setting up a First Amendment fight.

French Court Convicts 11 People of Harassing Teenager Over Anti-Islam Rant

In a case that fueled a fierce debate about free speech and blasphemy, the court found 10 people guilty of harassment and one of making death threats.

Trump sues tech firms for blocking him, and fund-raises off it.

Speaking about “freedom of speech” and the First Amendment — which applies to the government, not to private-sector companies — Mr. Trump called his lawsuit a “very beautiful development.”

She Protested on a Medal Podium. Will the Olympics Ban That?

The International Olympic Committee has loosened its rules on political speech at the Games. Olympic leaders in the United States and plenty of athletes say the changes don’t go far enough.

Supreme Court Backs Donor Privacy for California Charities

The 6-to-3 decision held that a state requirement infringed on the First Amendment. The court’s liberal members suggested it could erode disclosure laws for political campaigns.

Opinion | The Maddening Critical Race Theory Debate

Liberals should be anti-anti-C.R.T.