Sotomayor rebukes calls to ‘criminalize free speech’ in apparent swipe at Pam Bondi Politico Bondi clarifies: “Hate speech” won’t be prosecuted Axios Swalwell hits back at Bondi on hate speech, says she’s failed ‘to prosecute MULTIPLE direct death threats against me’ The Hill Bondi says era of ‘radical left’ normalizing political violence ‘is over’ after of Charlie Kirk assassination Fox News Pam Bondi’s ‘hate …
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Republicans embrace speech limits after Charlie Kirk assassination – Axios
Republicans embrace speech limits after Charlie Kirk assassination Axios How the Government Is Trying to Silence Charlie Kirk’s Critics The New York Times Sen. Chris Murphy discusses the canceling of critics of Charlie Kirk and free speech NPR Murphy warns of ‘dizzying’ Trump crackdown on dissent after Kirk killing The Hill When “Free Speech” Turns on Its Own: How America Became the Land of …
Read More »John Oliver Kept His Emmys Speech Short ‘To Cost Nate Bargatze Money’
John Oliver stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live after earning two Emmys for Last Week Tonight, and took the opportunity to reflect on being forced to keep his acceptance speech short. Oliver recounted how he managed to thank everyone in only 19 seconds after the Emmys host, Nate Bargatze, kicked off a long-running (and much-maligned) bit where money was deducted from …
Read More »Hannah Einbinder on Her Viral Emmy Speech and Fresh Haircut for Season 5 of ‘Hacks’
How are you adjusting to bob life? Bob life is not for the faint of heart. You really have to train emotionally for stuff like this. Luckily, I’m certified—I’m pretty used to it—but for people who are new, understand there will be an adjustment period. It’s heavy, but it is the Lord’s work, ultimately. I can’t wait to hear Deborah …
Read More »‘Hacks’ star Hannah Einbinder criticized ICE and shouted for ‘free Palestine’ in Emmy speech
“Hacks” star Hannah Einbinder is going viral for her Emmys acceptance speech, where she criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement, called to “free Palestine,” and gave a shout-out to the Philadelphia Eagles. Einbinder won the award for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series for her role as Ava Daniels. It was her first Emmy win. After thanking the creators and …
Read More »Hannah Einbinder Declares “F*** ICE & Free Palestine’ During Emmy Acceptance Speech
Hannah Einbinder lit up the Emmys stage during her acceptance speech after winning the statuette for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on HBO Max’s Hacks on Sunday night. Going over her allotted time, the star made a couple of very timely declarations. “I want to thank Jean Smart, who is like the sun, and I …
Read More »After Charlie Kirk’s slaying, workers learn the limits of free speech in and out of their jobs
NEW YORK — In the days since the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, workers in a variety of industries have been fired for their comments on his death. It’s hardly the first time workers have lost their jobs over things they say publicly — including in social media posts. In the U.S., laws can vary across states, but overall, there’s …
Read More »Hannah Einbinder Says Fuck ICE and Free Palestine During Emmys Speech
Hannah Einbinder made waves at Sunday night’s Emmy Awards after capping her acceptance speech with a message for the times: “F–k ICE and free Palestine.” Einbinder, a Jewish actress and comedian, has been outspoken about her support for Palestine before, expressing her horror for the military action in Gaza during a March acceptance speech for the Human Rights Campaign’s Visibility …
Read More »What Got Bleeped at the Emmys? Hannah Einbinder’s Speech.
Keeping pace with Hollywood’s awards horserace. Sign up for the newsletter here. He can’t be tamed. Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images The Emmys are full of potty mouths. This is the age of streaming, baby! Hannah Einbinder, John Oliver, and more 2025 Emmy winners had their speeches bleeped, leaving those who aren’t in the Peacock Theater wondering: WTF are they saying …
Read More »After Charlie Kirk’s assassination, private-sector employees discover there’s no free speech at work
In the days following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, numerous workers have been fired for their comments on his death, among them MSNBC political analyst Matthew Dowd. It’s far from the first time workers have lost their jobs over things they say publicly — including in social media posts. In the U.S., laws can vary across states, but overall, …
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