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Mahmoud Khalil and a New Red Scare. Plus, Press Freedom Under Threat.

On the Media

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Echoes of McCarthyism: Press Freedom Under Threat

This chapter explores the enduring legacy of the Red Scare and McCarthyism, revealing how tactics of silencing dissent influenced U.S. politics and foreign policy. It connects historical suppression of dissent to present concerns, particularly regarding rising legal threats to journalists and the implications for press freedom. The discussion also highlights pivotal Supreme Court rulings that shape the landscape of journalism today, including significant libel cases and their impact on the relationship between the press and political power.

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