Censorship Divide: A Shifting Landscape

This chapter explores the complex dynamics of public attitudes toward censorship on social media, highlighting surprising levels of support for content removal across political lines. It delves into partisan differences in the perceptions of harmful speech, revealing similar levels of censoriousness among both Republicans and Democrats, especially concerning sensitive topics like race. Through discussions on the influences of social media and changing roles in the free speech debate, the chapter raises critical questions about societal standards for what constitutes acceptable discourse.