The article discusses the current state of free speech in the U.S., emphasizing a crisis characterized by government threats and corporate compliance. It highlights specific cases, including the detention of Mahmoud Khalil and Trump's press restrictions. The author argues for a new Free Speech Movement, distinct from past movements, that acknowledges the dangers posed by both government and corporate monopolies. The text also critiques the ACLU's recent actions, asserting that it has strayed from its foundational mission to protect free expression without exception, thus weakening the free speech defense framework.
One of its most notorious missteps came when a high-level ACLU lawyer argued in favor of getting Amazon to ban a book, saying, "Stopping the circulation of that book is a big victory for free speech."
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