Tag: Freedom of Speech

  • Do Not Tell Me What Racism Is, Malcolm

    Do Not Tell Me What Racism Is, Malcolm

    By Jacqueline Willing Catching the train home is one of the most stressful experiences I know. It’s not the anxiety of being in a confined space, or having to interact with strangers, but rather the crippling fear of facing a racial tirade. It’s happened before. Plenty of times. It will probably, definitely happen again. It’s…

  • In defence of the right to offend

    In defence of the right to offend

    “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” – Evelyn Hall on Voltaire A disturbing trend has emerged amongst those who identify with progressive politics. It is a preoccupation with the stifling of humour that is perceived as discriminatory – be it of the racial, sexual…