Michael Schellenberger

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Score -95
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…
3/20/2025, 4:12:13 AM
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Michael Shellenberger
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Was fun while it lasted!
Michael Shellenberger
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Maybe it’s legal or maybe it’s illegal. The courts will decide. But it’s not right. And it’s not in the spirit of our nation’s commitment to free speech. And most everyone praising this action knows it’s not right and are succumbing to baser motives.
Michael Shellenberger
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Free Speech Diplomacy, R.I.P.

March 3, 2025 - March 19, 2025
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 !

The statement 'We must stop censorship and suppression of information' is part of a broader discussion on free speech and government actions related to censorship. It aligns with public discourse as it addresses issues of free speech and government policy.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement advocates against harm by opposing censorship, which can suppress important information. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    It promotes understanding and empathy by supporting free speech, a fundamental democratic value. [+1]
  3. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses influence to advocate for societal betterment by opposing censorship. [+1]
  4. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    It upholds free speech principles by advocating against censorship and suppression of information. [+1]