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Sep 19, 2024
Nico Perrino, a leader at the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE), discusses the urgent need to protect free speech and academic freedom. The conversation dives into the impacts of recent censorship on college campuses and highlights the tension between liberal environments and conservative viewpoints. Perrino critiques historical narratives surrounding civil liberties, especially post-9/11, and emphasizes the importance of defending diverse political expressions. The dialogue also warns about the dangers of government control over truth and the erosion of First Amendment rights.
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