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Who Needs Free Speech When You Can Have ‘Safe Speech?’

Eight reasons why the muzzle of moderation trumps the megaphone of freedom.
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Who Needs Free Speech When You Can Have ‘Safe Speech?’
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Nicole James
Nicole James
5/2/2024|Updated: 5/8/2024
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Who pines for the perils of free speech when the sanctuary of “safe speech” beckons?

Nicole James
Nicole James
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Nicole James is a freelance journalist for The Epoch Times based in Australia. She is an award-winning short story writer, journalist, columnist, and editor. Her work has appeared in newspapers including The Sydney Morning Herald, Sun-Herald, The Australian, the Sunday Times, and the Sunday Telegraph. She holds a BA Communications majoring in journalism and two post graduate degrees, one in creative writing.
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