Michael Schellenberger

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Michael Shellenberger
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We must censor the Internet to counter the spread of misinformation, say global leaders. But only free speech, not censorship, can counter misinformation. The real reason they want mass online censorship is so they won't keep getting called out for spreading disinformation.
3/3/2025, 2:35:22 PM
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Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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@JDVance I have fought alongside very brave Brazilian people for free speech. Now, finally, the US government has switched from supporting censorship to supporting free speech.
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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Tomorrow, I fly to São Paulo to join other lovers of free speech to protest censorship, including the X ban. There's a chance I'll be arrested. It's worth the risk. The greatest threat to our freedom doesn't come from totalitarians. It comes from our fear of them.
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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VP @JDVance deserves enormous credit for denouncing the EU’s totalitarian censorship monster known as the “Digital Services Act.” Europe wants to censor the entire world. Until now, it had the support of the US government.
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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JD Vance is right: the greatest threat to free speech and democracy in the Western world comes from Europe. This week, I warned of the global axis of censorship, and why America must stand up for our founding values. It is inspiring to see the Trump admin. center free speech!
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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The Brazilian government launched a criminal investigation of me for publishing the legal and accurate Twitter Files - Brazil. The US encouraged and financed censorship in Brazil. But now, the US is pushing free speech rather than censorship.
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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The FBI, George Soros, and Brazil's government say they defend free speech and democracy. But a new, months-long investigation finds that they have been secretly working together to oversee a mass censorship effort that is in direct violation of the US & Brazilian Constitutions.
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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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
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“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…

The statement engages in public discourse by addressing the issue of censorship versus free speech, a significant societal and political topic. It argues against censorship as a solution to misinformation and hatred, advocating for free speech instead.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement promotes free speech as a means to counter misinformation, aligning with the principle of doing no harm by advocating against censorship. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    By advocating for free speech, the statement aims to promote understanding and dialogue, aligning with the principle of empathy and compassion. [+1]
  3. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses its platform to influence societal views on free speech, aligning with the principle of using influence for societal betterment. [+1]
  4. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds free speech principles, aligning with the responsible use of a platform. [+1]