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Supreme Court, United Nations—What Next for Free Speech, the Free World? | GoodFellows: John H. Cochrane, Niall Ferguson, Eugene Volokh, and Bill Whalen | Hoover Institution

GoodFellows: Conversations from the Hoover Institution

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Corrupt Practices in College Admissions and First Amendment Issues

This chapter discusses the corrupt practices of parents trying to get their children into elite colleges, as well as the First Amendment issues surrounding social media platforms' moderation policies. The speakers emphasize the need for equal opportunities and criticize the payment of large sums for coaching and prepping students to bluff their way into schools. They also delve into the legal aspects of government pressure on platforms to restrict speech and the debate surrounding Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.

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