Michael Schellenberger

Rank 42 of 47

Score -105

The US government didn’t censor anyone, said the media. But it did. Not only that, it worked with other nations to do so. Now, the US government has not only repudiated censorship, it’s put free speech at the center of its foreign policy. Thank you and bravo @SecRubio !

Senior Official for Public Diplomacy

@UnderSecPD

333d

“We must stop censorship and suppression of information. The State Department’s efforts to combat malign propaganda have expanded and fundamentally changed since the Cold War era and we must reprioritize truth. The State Department I lead will support and defend Americans’ rights…

3/3/2025, 2:21:11 PM

The statement critiques the US government's past actions regarding censorship and praises a shift towards prioritizing free speech. It engages in public discourse by addressing government policy and its implications for free speech.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement implies harm was done by past censorship but praises current efforts to rectify it, aligning with the principle of doing no harm. [+1]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
By advocating for free speech, the statement promotes understanding and empathy, aligning with this principle. [+1]
Principle 4:
I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
The statement critiques past actions but does not engage in personal attacks, aligning with constructive criticism. [+1]
Principle 6:
I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
The statement uses its platform to advocate for free speech, aligning with using influence for societal betterment. [+1]