Let’s cut through the noise—when groups contend that sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) and Palestinian rights organizations are an assault on free speech, they’re touching on something the mainstream media, like CNN and MSNBC, are conveniently ignoring. Instead, they choose to parrot whatever narrative helps the establishment maintain its grip on power. Have they ever bothered to question who truly benefits from silencing dissent? Not likely.

These organizations paint themselves as defenders of human rights but turn a blind eye when a political narrative doesn’t align with their agenda. Look at how Fox News handles these stories—they’re either downplaying the sanctions or spin-doctoring them as some sort of necessary evil to protect national interests. Meanwhile, the actual voices being muffled belong to those that challenge the narrative: Palestinian rights advocates and dissidents who threaten the status quo.

It’s rich that while mainstream media touts itself as the gatekeepers of free speech, they’re quick to condemn those standing for marginalized voices. This is not about “national interest”—it’s a calculated suppression of truth that challenges political elites. The hypocrisy is staggering. So when you hear “freedom of expression” from these outlets, remember: it’s only freedom if it aligns with their dogmatic agenda.