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The Campaign to Crush Free Speech in Minnesota
Clashes among ICE, protesters, and politicians are testing Americans’ commitment to open discourse.
Greg Lukianoff
Matt Taibbi: To Protect Free Speech, I’m Suing the Man Who Defamed Me
There’s a difference between censorship, which prevents speech, and seeking restitution for a harmful lie already in print.
Matt Taibbi
New Year’s Eve Is for Arguing with Friends
What America needs is more friendly fights.
Peter Savodnik
Editors’ Picks: Jimmy Lai, Norman Podhoretz, and Rob Reiner
Check out our pieces on the lives and legacies of three extraordinary men.
The Editors
I Don’t Want My Father to Be a Martyr Behind Bars
On Monday, Jimmy Lai was found guilty by Hong Kong judges under the territory's national security laws. His daughter Claire still hopes he is coming…
Claire Lai
Natan Sharansky’s Letter to Jimmy Lai
‘This regime thinks that you are facing a life sentence. In fact, these dictators will be the ones living as slaves all their lives.’
Natan Sharansky
In the UK, The Free Press Is Adults Only
A British law intended to protect kids is suppressing debate for everyone.
The Editors
Europe’s Censors Put a Price on Dissent
The $140 million fine on X marks a new phase in the EU’s effort to police speech.
The Editors
The Bible Is on Trial in Europe
A Finnish parliamentarian quoted the word of God in a social media post. Then she was charged under her country’s Crimes Against Humanity law.
Kara Kennedy
We Can’t Stop Conversion Therapy. But We Have to Try.
The Supreme Court is faced with a referendum on this horrific practice. I spoke to survivors to understand what’s at stake.
River Page
London Falling: How the Birthplace of Free Speech Became a Censor’s Paradise
This week's Breaking History podcast traces the life of John Stuart Mill to understand why free expression is under threat across the pond.
Eli Lake
50M
America’s Other Second Amendment
After 250 years, Americans should finally accept technology’s place as a key part of our founding ethos.
Katherine Boyle
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