Silencing opponents on social media might seem like a quick fix for reducing polarization or winning political discourse, but it sets a dangerous precedent.
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Merry olde England isn’t so merry these days, as its police force has been busy arresting citizens for posting “offensive” opinions on social media.
Keep an open mind and be civil, it’s the only path forward if we’re to keep what appears to be a fragile hold on our great republic.
The Surgeon General’s call for social media warning labels is premature. Congress should pause and await further research.
Podcast, Kibbe on Liberty
Independent Creators Can’t Be Stopped | Guests: Joseph Keatinge & Matt Battaglia | Ep 280
In the debate about cancel culture, it’s become cliché to claim that the powers that be won’t permit certain types of entertainment anymore.
In two Twitter remarks, totaling three sentences, we’re generously presented with clashing political visions: communitarianism versus liberty.
At Free the People, we believe that there is a thoughtful libertarian take on even thorny issues, and we’re always ready to engage the debate on the left, and on the right.
Podcast, Kibbe on Liberty
Do We Still Have the Right to Question Our Government? | Guest: Jay Bhattacharya
After the Twitter Files revealed that government agencies pressured social media companies into suppressing dissident speech during lockdowns, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya was one of several plaintiffs who challenged this clear violation of the First Amendment in court.
Libertarians have always struggled to communicate their ideas in a way that is appealing to the average person. Spike Cohen, former Libertarian Party candidate for vice president and founder of You Are the Power, wants to change that.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya and Matt Kibbe discuss the Stanford Internet Observatory, one of a broad network of academic centers funded by the federal government that gives the appearance of legitimacy to what is really a fundamental attack on free speech.