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Free speech for me--but not for thee

how the American left and right relentlessly censor each other
Book • 1992
In 'Free Speech for Me—But Not for Thee', Nat Hentoff critiques the resurgence of censorship in education, government, and mainstream society.

He presents numerous cases of censorship, arguing that the desire to censor is stronger than the desire for free speech.

Hentoff emphasizes the importance of protecting free expression, even when it is unpopular or offensive, as it is essential for a healthy democracy.

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Harvey Silverglate
as a book written by his friend Nat Hentoff, a free speech absolutist.
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#377 – Harvey Silverglate: Freedom of Speech
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Nico Perrino
who attributes to him the quote that censorship is the greatest urge in humans, with sex being a distant second.
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Ep. 245: The Supreme Court's decision in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton
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David Sacks
while discussing free speech and censorship.
E21: Media misalignment, subjects controlling narratives & more with bestie guestie Draymond Green

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