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Report Finds ‘Free Speech’ Works Best When Nobody Else Uses It

Report Finds ‘Free Speech’ Works Best When Nobody Else Uses It

A new report has found that “free speech” is most effective when used in complete isolation, with respondents reporting peak satisfaction when nobody else attempts it at the same time. The study, conducted over several weeks, asked participants to rate their commitment to open debate across a range of situations, including television panels, comment sections and family group chats. Researchers found that support for free expression remained high so … Report Finds ‘Free Speech’ Works Best When Nobody Else Uses ItRead more

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Council Launches ‘Common Sense Consultation’ That Accepts Feedback Mainly Through Nodding

Council Launches ‘Common Sense Consultation’ That Accepts Feedback Mainly Through Nodding

A local council has launched what it describes as a “common sense consultation” designed to “bring the public back into decision-making”, before clarifying that the public will be asked to contribute primarily through nodding. The initiative, rolled out this week as part of a wider “back to basics” programme, invites residents to attend a series of listening events where officials will present a preferred conclusion and then pause for … Council Launches ‘Common Sense Consultation’ That Accepts Feedback Mainly Through NoddingRead more

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Man Calls For Return To ‘Traditional Values’, Unsure Which Year They Were Last In Stock

Man Calls For Return To ‘Traditional Values’, Unsure Which Year They Were Last In Stock

A man who described himself as “very traditional” has called for a return to “traditional values”, before admitting he could not remember which year those values were last available in the shops. Speaking after reading three consecutive headlines and “getting a sense of things”, the man said the country had become “unrecognisable” and that the solution was to “go back” to a simpler time when everyone “just got on … Man Calls For Return To ‘Traditional Values’, Unsure Which Year They Were Last In StockRead more

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Policy Group Warns Of ‘Two-Tier Queueing’ After Being Asked To Wait Like Everyone Else

Policy Group Warns Of ‘Two-Tier Queueing’ After Being Asked To Wait Like Everyone Else

A policy group has warned of “two-tier queueing” after being asked to wait the same amount of time as everyone else, describing the experience as “deeply unsettling” and “not what queues were designed for”. The complaint arose after the group attended an event advertised as first come, first served. Witnesses said the organisation appeared confident that its arrival would be recognised as exceptional, but began to show visible concern … Policy Group Warns Of ‘Two-Tier Queueing’ After Being Asked To Wait Like Everyone ElseRead more

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