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Reaction to the Charlie Hebdo shootings has been strong, but Craig Dixon, aka Juleus Ghunta, 27, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Jamaica, argues for a closer look at freedom of speech and the role of politics. The Charlie Hebdo shooting in France has been, quite rightly, widely condemned. Some Jihadist groups, however, including the Islamic State (IS) and Al-Qaeda …

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Freedom of speech is protected in Kenya’s constitution, writes Brian Dan Migowe, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kenya, but laws also ensure that free speech isn’t used to incite or promote hatred. Many scholars, academics and legal practitioners will agree with the school of thought that when it comes to freedom of expression and hate speech, …

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A debate on gun control prompts Jake Elson, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Bunbury in Australia, to examine Australia’s stance on individual freedom.  Is Australia a free country? According to Tucker Carlson, the answer is no. In a debate on gun control (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM7jxfxjphk), Mr. Carlson made the claim, when Australia’s successful gun control was mentioned, that …

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Hate speech has become the order of the day, writes Bryan Obaji, 27, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Calabar in Nigeria. Accusations and counter accusations targeted at individuals and groups for either political gains or personal interest. He argues for steps to curb hate speech. Acts of hate speech are mostly perpetrated by fanatics to cause mayhem …

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