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A powerful debunking of First Amendment orthodoxy that critiques 'reckless speech,' which endangers vulnerable groups, and elevates 'fearless speech,' which seeks to advance equality and democracy.

Freedom of speech has never been more important—or more controversial. From debates about what's permissible on social media, to the politics of campus speakers and corporate advertisements, the First Amendment is incessantly in the news and constantly being held up as the fundamental principle of American democracy. Yet, in reality, it has contributed more to eroding our democracy than supporting it.

In Fearless Speech, Dr. Mary Anne Franks emphasizes the distinction between what speech a democratic society should protect and what speech a democratic society should promote.  While the First Amendment in theory is politically neutral, in practice it has been legally deployed most visibly and effectively to promote p

Fearless Speech

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      Publisher Bold Type Books
      Published 12 May 2024
      ISBN-13 9781645030539
      978-1645030539
      ISBN-10 1645030539
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      Ethical issues: censorship

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A powerful debunking of First Amendment orthodoxy that critiques 'reckless speech,' which endangers vulnerable groups, and elevates 'fearless speech,' which seeks to advance equality and democracy.

      Freedom of speech has never been more important—or more controversial. From debates about what's permissible on social media, to the politics of campus speakers and corporate advertisements, the First Amendment is incessantly in the news and constantly being held up as the fundamental principle of American democracy. Yet, in reality, it has contributed more to eroding our democracy than supporting it.

      In Fearless Speech, Dr. Mary Anne Franks emphasizes the distinction between what speech a democratic society should protect and what speech a democratic society should promote.  While the First Amendment in theory is politically neutral, in practice it has been legally deployed most visibly and effectively to promote p

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