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“We have a flawed understanding of what free speech is. The whole idea of free speech is shrouded in mystery. If you ask many people what free speech is, they will say, “Well, it’s the right to say whatever you want to say.” Really, it isn’t. We have a huge educational job that we need to do about democracy, about speech and about the responsibilities of citizenship.” and and critical thinking.” —Ellis Cose

 

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    Free Speech. Really?
    December 23, 2020
    | BILLMOYERS.COM TEAM
    Bill Moyers talks with Ellis Cose.
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    Fighting for Voting Rights, Again
    October 28, 2020
    | BILLMOYERS.COM TEAM
    Bill Moyers talk with John Bonifaz and Ben Clements of Free Speech for People
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    Trump's Freedom for the Thought HE Loves
    June 3, 2020
    | James D. Zirin
    Libel, freedom of speech, limits of an executive order —Trump doesn't seem to understand any of them
  • History
    Fighting for the Four Freedoms
    May 21, 2020 | Updated January 5, 2016 | Moyers & Company
    Historian Harvey J. Kaye talks to Bill about why FDR's “Four Freedoms” are more important now than ever.
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    The Battle over Free Speech on Campus
    October 20, 2017
    | Sarah Jaffe
    Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and student activists face off.
  • Civil Liberties
    In the Age of Trump, a Chilling Atmosphere
    October 18, 2017
    | Bill Moyers
    Bill Moyers and Joan Scott talk about the thorny issue of free speech on campus.
  • You Have the Right to Remain Obnoxious
    January 14, 2015
    | Michael Winship
    No matter how vexing the point of view, freedom of speech is sacrosanct.
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