Tue, February 18, 2025
[ Tue, Feb 18th 2025 ]: scrippsnews
Judge won't place restraining order on Elon Musk and DOGE in state AG case
[ Tue, Feb 18th 2025 ]: Slate
Is This a Constitutional Crisis? Wrong Question.
[ Tue, Feb 18th 2025 ]: Oregonian
Republicans worry Trump's firings of federal workers will hit red states hard
[ Tue, Feb 18th 2025 ]: Slate
What Happens Next in the Eric Adams Case? It's Up to One Judge.
[ Tue, Feb 18th 2025 ]: Newsweek
Social Security's COBOL Software Comes Under Scrutiny
[ Tue, Feb 18th 2025 ]: PBS
Looking to slash Medicaid funding, Republicans consider cutting billions of dollars
[ Tue, Feb 18th 2025 ]: CNN
'Good luck with that.' Trump administration termi .. at agency overseeing government hiring and firing
[ Tue, Feb 18th 2025 ]: Newsweek
Steve Bannon Escalates Feud With Elon Musk: 'Parasitic Illegal Immigrant'
[ Tue, Feb 18th 2025 ]: AOL
Analysis-France's latest pensions battle could ignite fresh political crisis
[ Tue, Feb 18th 2025 ]: KPBS
White House says Elon Musk is not in charge of DOGE - legally, anyway
[ Tue, Feb 18th 2025 ]: Sky
England's top judge condemns Starmer and Badenoch .. nts on Gaza family coming to UK on Ukraine scheme
[ Tue, Feb 18th 2025 ]: BBC
US Social Security boss steps down after reportedly clashing with Doge
[ Tue, Feb 18th 2025 ]: Politico
Platkin and the resistance
[ Tue, Feb 18th 2025 ]: MSN
Leaked DOGE documents offer a damning insights into Trump's DEI purge - and what's next
[ Tue, Feb 18th 2025 ]: ABC
Trump 2nd term live updates: Musk sets sights on Fort Knox gold reserves
[ Tue, Feb 18th 2025 ]: CapX
Lawyers are good at politics - but not if you want growth
[ Tue, Feb 18th 2025 ]: Sky
London mayor Sadiq Khan to tell EU diplomats 'Bre .. argue for stronger EU ties to fight Trump tariffs
[ Tue, Feb 18th 2025 ]: MSN
Amir of Qatar receives Guard of Honour, ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan
[ Tue, Feb 18th 2025 ]: MSN
Costa Rica offers to receive deported Indians and central Asian migrants from US
[ Tue, Feb 18th 2025 ]: CNN
US and Russian officials meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss Ukraine war deal
[ Tue, Feb 18th 2025 ]: MSN
Musk is not a DOGE employee and "has no actual or formal authority," White House says
[ Tue, Feb 18th 2025 ]: MSN
"Their anxiety increases as Sanatanis come togeth .. BJP's Gourav Vallabh hits back at Akhilesh Yadav
[ Tue, Feb 18th 2025 ]: CNN
US and Russian officials to discuss Ukraine war deal in Saudi Arabia
[ Tue, Feb 18th 2025 ]: MSN
Elon Musk's role in DOGE uncertain after recent filing from White House
[ Tue, Feb 18th 2025 ]: ABC12
Trump begins firing FAA staff weeks after Washington, D.C. plane crash
Mon, February 17, 2025
[ Mon, Feb 17th 2025 ]: Newsweek
Photos Show Trump, Musk 50501 Protests Across the US
[ Mon, Feb 17th 2025 ]: Newsweek
Americans Shocked by '60 Minutes' Report on German Speech Policing
[ Mon, Feb 17th 2025 ]: KTVZ
Oregon's federal workforce among those hit by Tru .. ng firings of thousands of probationary employees
[ Mon, Feb 17th 2025 ]: Reuters
Scholz calls for 'strong and sovereign' Europe ahead of security talks in Paris
[ Mon, Feb 17th 2025 ]: Newsweek
John Fetterman Calls Out Elon Musk After Recent Support for Trump Ally
[ Mon, Feb 17th 2025 ]: Newsweek
Americans Shocked by '60 Minutes' Report on German Free Speech Policing
[ Mon, Feb 17th 2025 ]: WESA
Hundreds of Pittsburghers protest Trump cuts, voice support for Ukraine, immigrants, trans people
[ Mon, Feb 17th 2025 ]: Newsweek
DC House Prices Slashed As DOGE Targets Federal Workers
[ Mon, Feb 17th 2025 ]: thenightly
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[ Mon, Feb 17th 2025 ]: CNN
Trump pushes Russia to end war with Ukraine as government overhaul takes shape in the US
[ Mon, Feb 17th 2025 ]: KY3
Trump nominates former Missouri GOP leader to stay as top DC federal prosecutor
[ Mon, Feb 17th 2025 ]: PBS
How an emboldened crypto industry is trying to cement political influence
[ Mon, Feb 17th 2025 ]: ktvq
Trump's widespread federal layoffs could be felt across the country
[ Mon, Feb 17th 2025 ]: PBS
Trump begins firings of FAA air traffic control employees weeks after fatal DC plane crash
[ Mon, Feb 17th 2025 ]: CNN
European leaders to host Ukraine summit as Trump pushes peace talks with Russia
[ Mon, Feb 17th 2025 ]: MSN
Trump claims Putin wants to 'stop fighting' and Zelensky will be in negotiations
[ Mon, Feb 17th 2025 ]: MSN
Column: Democrats belatedly wake up to start battling Trump and Musk
[ Mon, Feb 17th 2025 ]: MSN
Congress needs to ensure Trump's 'common-sense' agenda 'has become law': Kevin Roberts
[ Mon, Feb 17th 2025 ]: Newsweek
Elon Musk Raises Alarm Over Social Security
[ Mon, Feb 17th 2025 ]: MSN
Moscow warns Zelensky's days 'are numbered'
[ Mon, Feb 17th 2025 ]: MSN
Kerala Mosque Sparks Outcry: Slain Hamas, Hezboll .. Leaders Honoured, Posters Paraded Atop Elephants
[ Mon, Feb 17th 2025 ]: WPLG
Trump begins firings of FAA air traffic control staff just weeks after fatal DC plane crash
[ Mon, Feb 17th 2025 ]: MSN
China plays its Trump card

Americans Shocked by '60 Minutes' Report on German Speech Policing

The segment, which aired on Sunday, showcased how German authorities crack down on online speech deemed harmful or offensive under the country's laws.
The article from Newsweek discusses the reaction of Americans to a "60 Minutes" report on Germany's stringent free speech laws, particularly focusing on the policing of online hate speech. The report highlighted how Germany's NetzDG law requires social media companies to remove hate speech within 24 hours or face hefty fines, leading to concerns about freedom of expression. Americans expressed shock and concern over what they perceive as government overreach into speech rights, with some drawing parallels to Orwellian surveillance. The piece notes the cultural and legal differences between the U.S., where free speech is broadly protected under the First Amendment, and Germany, where there is a strong emphasis on preventing hate speech due to historical reasons, including the Holocaust. Critics argue that this approach might stifle legitimate debate and lead to self-censorship, while supporters believe it's necessary to maintain social harmony and prevent the spread of harmful ideologies.

Read the Full Newsweek Article at:
[ https://www.newsweek.com/americans-shocked-60-minutes-report-german-free-speech-policing-2032241 ]