How Hate Speech Bans Are Abused All Over the World

The Israel-Hamas war sparked calls for legal bans on "hate speech." A quick glance around the globe shows such censorship is weaponized by politicians and fails in its goals.

Manage newsletters View in browser How Hate Speech Bans Are Abused All Over the World By Sarah McLaughlin The Israel-Hamas war sparked calls for legal bans on "hate speech." A quick glance around the globe shows such censorship is weaponized by politicians and fails in its goals. The GOP Cavalry Isn't Coming to Save Nikki Haley By Jake Lahut Trump's strongest primary challenger might have scored a big endorsement this week, but the dam of GOP establishment support may never break in her favor. Christian Ziegler Denies Asking for $2 Million to Resign By Kate Briquelet The Sarasota politician has been accused of raping a woman who previously had a threesome with him and his wife. The Truth is a Beast. Are you?  Get unlimited access to the Beast's fearless reporting.  Subscribe Advertisement GOP's Biden Impeachment Inquiry Is a Cynical Gamble By Matt Lewis At this point, it's still an investigation in search of a crime and could backfire on Republicans in 2024. But there's also the possibility of a "Benghazi effect." Stephen Miller's Legal Group Is Basically Just Buying Ads By Roger Sollenberger A prominent legal group that presents itself as the conservative "answer to the ACLU" is predominantly spending its money not on legal services, but on ads. Advertisement McCarthy Somehow Claims He 'Loved Every Day' in Congress Kevin McCarthy bid farewell to the House that made history earlier this year when it removed him as its leader but says he "would do it all again." Dem Rep Takes on Book Ban Battle With New Bill The Books Save Lives Act will ensure public and school libraries receive federal funding to maintain a diverse collection of stories on their shelves. House Republican Defends Decision to Lay Hands on MTG "I'm an ER doc...I give people hugs. I shake people's hands," Rep. Rich McCormick explained. Advertisement 1.  Man Charged With Ruining Iowa Capitol Satanic Temple Display  CATCHING HELL The accused reportedly said he tore down the statue because it's "extremely anti-Christian." 2.  Bill de Blasio's Latest Lady Friend Is Still Married: Report  IT'S COMPLICATED She claims she's getting divorced—which is apparently news to her husband. 3.  JT Says 'No Disrespect' Before 'Cry Me a River' Performance  FACE THE MUSIC Britney Spears claimed in her memoir that he'd used her as "ammunition" in the song. Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here. © 2023 The Daily Beast Company LLC I 555 W. 18th Street, New York NY, 10011 Privacy Policy If you are on a mobile device or cannot view the images in this message, click here to view this email in your browser. To ensure delivery of these emails, please add emails@thedailybeast.com to your address book. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, or think you have received this message in error, you can safely unsubscribe. https://elink.thedailybeast.com/oc/620e2783ef724906bc14a5b2k2ind.vl/d55c5348