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Terrorism and tweets, hate speech and murder
Just days before an election, Britain is coping with a rash of deadly terrorism, and Prime Minister Theresa May is on the defensive. And again today, President Trump has tweeted criticism of the Mayor of London. Later, a double murder in Portland, Oregon has revealed the ugly past of a supposedly “progressive” city. One immediate question: is “hate speech” protected by the First Amendment?
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenPhoto: City of London police officers monitoring the London Bridge (PC Matt Hone).
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3 storiesWhy is Qatar really being isolated and its diplomatic ramifications
Saudi Arabia, Egypt and other Arab allies embraced by President Trump have broken relations with Qatar, where a massive American military base commands US operations against the Islamic State.
Read the story7 minReaction to the latest London terror attack
Two terror attacks in downtown London and a third at a concert in Manchester have increased the pressure on Prime Minister Theresa May. With a general election scheduled for Thursday, she said this yesterday about extremism
Read the story16 minPortland train attach sparks Free Speech debate
A pro-Trump and Free Speech Rally in Portland Oregon yesterday attracted a counter-protest across the street. Police made arrests, but nobody was injured.
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