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C.J. Hopkins: Germany Persecutes Political Satirist

The Sceptic

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Censorship and COVID: A New Normal

This chapter explores the author's reflections on the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on governmental responses, particularly in the context of rising authoritarianism. It recounts the legal challenges faced by the author due to controversial content in their banned book, highlighting the tensions between free speech, historical context, and contemporary politics in Germany.

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