Policy

Censorship does not protect against hatred

By Jacob Mchangama · May 27, 2024

More and more countries are taking steps to combat «hate speech». But these measures are counter-productive. Freedom of expression goes hand in hand with equal rights.

Sciences

Validity or credibility in the humanities?

By Evelyne Thommen · December 05, 2022

When we present our beliefs as knowledge, we quickly find ourselves denying the facts. By abandoning refutability in favor of an interpretive approach, we border on the absurd, as in the case of Planned Parenthood's emphasis on pregnant men.

Policy

Censoring Russia Today and Sputnik in Switzerland would have been a mistake

By Jonas Follonier · March 26, 2022

The European Union (EU) has decided to censor the Russian TV channels Russia Today and Sputnik on its territory. On Friday, the Swiss Federal Council announced that it was not aligning itself with this measure. This is good news, and here's why.