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Germany's Repressive Speech Crackdown Intensifies; U.S. & Russia Meet in Saudi Arabia and Open Cooperation; Plus: An Amazing Hate Crime in Florida is Buried

System Update with Glenn Greenwald

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The Paradox of Free Speech in Germany

This chapter explores the intricate evolution of free speech and censorship in Germany, particularly following the impacts of World War II. It examines how laws designed to combat neo-Nazism have increasingly targeted pro-Palestinian expressions, creating tensions within German society about identity and historical guilt. The discussion also highlights contemporary controversies, including the policing of dissent during protests and the implications for Jewish activists critical of Israel.

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