censorship
Algeria scolds television stations for Ramadan advertising blitz and immoral programming
By Associated Press — March 20, 2024
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algerian Communications Minister Mohamed Lagab accused networks of not respecting ethical and professional lines, calling their programmatic choices “out of keeping with the social traditions of our society and especially the sacredness of the month of Ramadan.”
Roald Dahl doesn’t deserve to be bowdlerized
By Mark Silk — February 28, 2023
(RNS) — The nastiness is a feature of his stories, not a bug.
My encounters with Joseph Ratzinger — and Pope Benedict XVI
By Thomas Reese — December 31, 2022
Open discussion was suppressed by Ratzinger under the papacy of John Paul. If you did not agree with the Vatican, you were silenced.
They’re banning Anne Frank. Are you kidding me?!?!
By Jeffrey Salkin — August 17, 2022
(RNS) — Warning: They are coming for our young people’s brains.
Taliban hard-liners turning back the clock in Afghanistan
By Kathy Gannon — March 28, 2022
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Since the Taliban seized control of the country, the international community has been concerned they would impose the same strict laws as when they previously ruled Afghanistan.
Will my book be banned?
By Jemar Tisby — January 26, 2022
(RNS) — The power of books to create new realities for readers makes banning books particularly heinous.
Cornerstone University votes no-confidence in president the day before inauguration
By Kathryn Post — October 22, 2021
(RNS) — President Gerson Moreno-Riaño has allegedly opposed diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and created a culture of fear and suspicion.
Pakistan attempts to prosecute Ahmadi US citizens for digital blasphemy
By Aysha Khan — January 13, 2021
(RNS) — In 2016, Pakistan enacted digital regulations that allow authorities to block online content in the 'interest of the glory of Islam.'
Students’ survey highlights censorship of Christian college newspapers
By Jack Jenkins — May 8, 2018
(RNS) — One expert in student journalism said the survey indicates that the control exerted over Christian college newspapers seems more like that at a high school than at other private colleges.
‘Gay moment’ stays put as Malaysia to release ‘Beauty and the Beast’ without cuts
By Reuters — March 21, 2017
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (Reuters) Walt Disney blockbuster 'Beauty and the Beast' will be released in Malaysia this month without any cuts, the company said on Tuesday, after censors had earlier asked for the removal of a 'gay moment' in the movie.
8 ‘blasphemous’ books banned for offending believers
By Brian Pellot — September 29, 2015
The Bible and Fifty Shades of Grey share more than a few raunchy sex scenes. On Banned Books Week and International Blasphemy Rights Day, these eight titles are still too hot to handle.
Get rich quick! How to crowdfund your intolerance in 3 easy steps
By Brian Pellot — May 7, 2015
Want to make a quick buck? How about hundreds of thousands? Just say something outrageous, claim you’ve been persecuted, and watch the money roll in.
Porn star Mia Khalifa tackles death threats with humor after hijab sex scene
By Brian Pellot — January 9, 2015
The Lebanese-American adult actress, raised Christian, recently donned a hijab to get down and dirty. The stunt secured her porn star status while prompting a flood of threats and slut-shaming online. Now she’s responding to hatred with humor.
Anti-Semitism * Helmet hair * ROHINGYA : August’s Religious Freedom Recap
By Brian Pellot — September 2, 2014
Anti-Semitism continues to seep across Europe following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Motorcycle-riding Sikhs in Ontario must wear helmets, even though they don’t fit over their turbans. And Myanmar is asking foreign officials not use the word “Rohingya,” to which I say “ROHINGYA ROHINGYA ROHINGYA.”
Lobby Hobby * Meriam’s saga * Mormon purge?: June’s Religious Freedom Recap
By Brian Pellot — June 30, 2014
SCOTUS decides whether Hobby Lobby’s favorite hobby (lobbying) paid off. Sudan’s Meriam Ibrahim is yanked around on death row for being Christian. And the Mormon Church excommunicates women’s ordination advocate Kate Kelly on apostasy charges. All this and much more in June's RF recap.
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