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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.
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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