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The Well
The case for canceling censorship
Free speech may be messy, but censorship is deadly. Founder of The Future of Free Speech Jacob Mchangama explains.
Jacob Mchangama
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Books
Not since WWII has the fight for liberalism been this urgent
In “On Liberalism," Cass Sunstein argues that liberalism can only endure if we reclaim its core commitments and revive its spirit of freedom and hope for the future.
Kevin Dickinson
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6mins
The Well
True free speech, explained in 6 minutes
Free speech can amplify hatred, but it also protects the fight against it. Founder of The Future of Free Speech Jacob Mchangama explains.
Jacob Mchangama
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