Michael Schellenberger

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Score -120
Greg Price
@greg_price11
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121d
2023

Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer demand Fox take Tucker Carlson off the air for reporting the January 6 tapes
9/18/2025, 2:43:05 PM
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Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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121d
These two things can be true at the same time
— we should denounce the dehumanization
— the government should not demand censorship
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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121d
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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670d
Jeff Kosseff: "Hey, Let's Not Rethink The First Amendment"

Leading free speech scholar pushes back against widespread claim that "peer-to-peer misinformation" on the Internet justifies government censorship

by @shellenberger

Many journalists, university professors, and
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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121d
I agree we don’t know what if any role the government had in the decisions by ABC and Nextar. But the appearance of influence is enough to raise alarms.
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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121d
It’s true that there are political broadcasting rules (equal-time provisions, reasonable access for candidates). None of those applied in the Kimmel situation.
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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121d
The First Amendment protects our right to say hateful and wrong things and prohibits the government from infringing upon our ability to do so. The exceptions to this are extremely rare. This really shouldn’t be so hard to understand.
Nico Perrino
@NicoPerrino
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121d
This is a 9-0 Supreme Court decision from just last year.

The statement 'Also bad' is a brief, negative response to a complex discussion about free speech and government influence. It lacks substantive engagement with the issues being discussed, such as censorship and the First Amendment.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not contribute to understanding or resolving the issues discussed, thus not promoting constructive dialogue. [-1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    It does not engage in harassment or hate speech, but it also does not respect the depth of the conversation.
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement does not promote understanding, empathy, or compassion, as it is dismissive and lacks depth. [-1]