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The Promise and Limits of Counterspeech
We’ve put counterspeech to the test, training more than 400 people worldwide. Our experience has revealed which forms of counterspeech work, for whom…
Sep 29
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Natalie Alkiviadou
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Douglass versus the Mobocrats | Part 3
The Slave Power’s Veto: how mobs enforced slavery’s code of silence, and why Douglass defended free speech even for his enemies
Sep 26
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Jacob Mchangama
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Was Frederick Douglass a Free Speech Absolutist? Part 2
He called press freedom “the Palladium of Liberty.” But when did it become more of a curse than a blessing? What were an editor's ethical duties—and…
Sep 22
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Jacob Mchangama
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How Meta’s Social Media Addiction Case Has Permanently Weakened Section 230
Meta's settlement forecloses early review of a ruling that poses little threat to the tech giant itself but could bury smaller platforms in the…
Sep 16
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Jeff Kosseff
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Minnesota’s Nudification Law Raises Serious First Amendment Concerns
A Minnesota law risks pushing AI image generation out of the state.
Jul 30
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Jeff Kosseff
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Judge Blocks White House Media Ban & Israeli Election Panel Bars Arab Parties | The Free Flow 9/24/26
Judge Blocks White House Media Ban, an Israeli election panel bars Arab parties, the UK launches a center to fight “Information Warfare,” and more.
Sep 24
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Ashley Haek
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Ajdin Muratovic
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U.S. Senate Marks Up ‘Jawboning’ Law & EU Unveils KIDS Act | The Free Flow 9/17/26
U.S. Senate marks up ‘jawboning’ legislation, EU Unveils KIDS Act, Turkey detains dozens in anti-LGBTQ+ raids, and more.
Sep 17
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Ashley Haek
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Ajdin Muratovic
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Macron Pushes EU-Wide Under -15 Social Media Ban & FCC Chair Eyes Action Against Broadcasters | The Free Flow 9/11/26
French President Macron pushes EU-wide social media ban for under-15s, FCC Chair eyes action against broadcasters after Trump targets NBC anchor, and UK…
Sep 11
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Ashley Haek
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Ajdin Muratovic
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EU Adds New Platforms to DSA & Trump Asks FCC to Punish TV Host | The Free Flow 9/4/26
EU adds new platforms to DSA, Trump asks FCC to punish TV host, Thai court jails activist over livestream, and more.
Sep 4
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Ashley Haek
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Ajdin Muratovic
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The First Amendment Problems With Meta’s $17 Billion Deal
Meta’s settlement includes some social media speech restrictions that states can’t directly impose.
Sep 1
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Jeff Kosseff
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Meta Settles Child-Safety Case for $18B & New Zealand Proposes Under-16s Social Media Ban | The Free Flow 8/28/26
Meta settles its high-stakes child-safety case for $18 billion, New Zealand proposes a bill banning social media for under-16s, Pentagon fires Stars and…
Aug 28
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Ashley Haek
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Ajdin Muratovic
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Was Frederick Douglass a Free Speech Absolutist?
He called free speech “the dread of tyrants” and a “sacred right.” The Civil War tested that principle. Did it extend even to supporters of the…
Aug 27
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Jacob Mchangama
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