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In an era where fringe voices increasingly threaten to stifle discourse, the First Amendment stands as a crucial defense against societal division and government overreach. Ensuring that diverse ideas can be shared and debated is essential for human progress.
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Here's why users should moderate social platforms themselves.
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Greg Lukianoff and Rikki Schlott’s new book The Canceling of the American Mind dives into cancel culture’s origins and ways to fight it.
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Protecting free speech online is vital. Free speech expert Jacob Mchangama shares how the U.S. can do that.
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Free speech is under attack. These organizations are pushing back.
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These changemakers offer tools to restore respect, civil discourse, and the marketplace of ideas in business.
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Cancel culture on college campuses — and beyond — is driving some forms of thought underground. That is dangerous, says Lukianoff.
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Key insights from new academic research and top community leaders.
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