Book Bans and the Global Battle of Freedom of Expression | The Atlantic Festival 2024

From school districts to state legislatures, book bans are sparking debate over the scope and definition of free speech. In this conversation, Cindy Hohl, the president of the American Library Association, sets the stage for what’s at stake for our democracy for those who don’t comply. The author Kiese Laymon explains what messages this sends to marginalized groups whose issues are often the basis of the bans. Victoria Scott-Miller, the owner of Liberation Bookstore, shares how the bans have personally affected her. The author Masih Alinejad examines how other countries that employ similar tactics may serve as a warning for what’s ahead.
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There is no “hate speech” exception to the First Amendment. So, many Americans wonder: Is hate speech legal? Contrary to a common misconception, most expression one might identify as “hate speech” is protected by the First Amendment and cannot lawfully be censored, punished, or unduly burdened by the government - including public colleges and universities.

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The hill. 5//24/24. “Israel’s censorship of the AP is a cautionary tale for the US”

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"Israel’s justification for the raid was that the AP broke the law by providing images to Al Jazeera, which is among numerous clients worldwide that receive video feeds from the AP. There was no allegation that any image endangered national security, but officials nonetheless seized the AP’s equipment, killing its live feed and temporarily stripping millions of people of a view inside Gaza." Al Jazeera is garbage it's like if Fox News was run by Russia.