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James Kirchick: Is Hate Speech OK?

Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps

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Hate speech laws in Germany and the use of swastikas

This chapter discusses the German government's approach to hate speech laws and the exceptions in the German Constitution for using swastikas. It highlights a recent court case involving the use of a swastika for protest purposes and explores the differences in free speech between Germany and the US. The chapter concludes by exploring the current debate on whether a far-right political party should be banned in Germany.

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