
Free Speech Under Fire? From Campus Protests to Deportations
The Michael Shermer Show
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Free Speech in a Global Context
This chapter examines the complexities of free speech through high-profile cases involving individuals targeted for their political beliefs in the U.S. and abroad. It contrasts the protections offered by the First Amendment with more restrictive frameworks in Europe and authoritarian regimes. The discussion raises critical concerns about the implications of government actions against dissent and the historical significance of promoting free expression globally.
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