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Pounding Beers in a Shed, and Other Dispatches from the War on Free Speech

Question Everything with Brian Reed

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Chilling Effects: The Struggle for Press Freedom

This chapter explores the tumultuous challenges faced by journalists in the face of legal intimidation, highlighting a specific case involving a local Iowa newspaper. It delves into the psychological and financial toll of defamation lawsuits on journalism, emphasizing how such pressures can lead to self-censorship and threaten press integrity. Additionally, the discussion examines recent legal developments that could reshape the landscape of defamation law and the implications for public figures and media accountability.

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