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   Speech

   /spēCH/

   

   noun

   • 1. the expression of or the ability to express thoughts and feelings by articulate sounds: "he was born deaf and without the power of speech" Similar speakingtalkingverbal communicationverbal expressionarticulation
   • ▪ a person's style of speaking: "she wouldn't accept his correction of her speech" Similar dictionelocutionmanner of speakingarticulationenunciationpronunciationutterancewordsphraseologytalkrare:orthoepy
   • 2. a formal address or discourse delivered to an audience: "the headmistress made a speech about how much they would miss her" Similar talkaddresslecturediscourseorationdisquisitionperorationdeclamationdeliverancepresentationvaledictorysermonhomilyharanguediatribetiraderantmonologuesoliloquyrecitationeffusionoutpouringsalutatoryinformal:spielrare:allocutionpredicationphilippic
   • ▪ a sequence of lines written for one character in a play: "Antony's speech over Caesar's body"

   Word Origin Old Englishsprǣc, sprēc, later spēc, of West Germanic origin: related to Dutch spraak, German Sprache, also to speak.

   Derivatives

   • 1. speechful adjective

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   What exactly is 'free speech'?

   • Musk then tweeted, “By ‘free speech’, I simply mean that which matches the law. I am against censorship that goes far beyond the law. If people want less free speech, they will ask government to pass laws to that effect. Therefore, going beyond the law is contrary to the will of the people.” That didn’t exactly clear it up.

   Elon Musk touts free speech. What exactly does that mean?

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   What is the point of free speech?

   • The overarching principle of free speech under the First Amendment is that its reach is limited to protections against restrictions on speech made by the government.1 The text of the First Amendment itself only prevents Congress (i.e., U.S. Congress) from making laws that restrict the freedom of speech.

   The Limits of Free Speech in Social Media | Accessible Law

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   What are the disadvantages of free speech?

   • disadvantages: harmful impact. People can often confuse freedom of expression with being able to say and believe anything. Freedom of expression is perceived to be limitless. Those who are devout may see it as a means to say whatever they wish. lies. When you lie or slander, its part of a disadvantage.

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3. www.thefire.org › news › fires-25-faces-free-speechFIRE's 25 Faces of Free Speech | The Foundation for ...

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   21 hours ago · FIRE's 25 Faces of Free Speech. by. FIRE. June 6, 2024. For 25 years, FIRE has worked to keep the flame of First Amendment freedoms burning bright. Since our founding in 1999, we’ve managed to win pivotal victories, publish cutting-edge research, and educate countless Americans on their fundamental rights. And in recent years, we’ve ...

4. www.timescolonist.com › opinion › comment-freeFree speech is indispensable to social justice and democracy ...

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   21 hours ago · The Supreme Court of Canada has stated: “The concept of free and uninhibited speech permeates all truly democratic societies …. The very lifeblood of democracy is the free exchange of ideas ...

5. freedomforallamericans.org › free-speech-supremeThe List of Free Speech Supreme Court Cases in The Last ...

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   21 hours ago · The decision clarifies the limits of free speech concerning threats and highlights the protection of individuals from potentially harmful speech. City of Austin v. Reagan National Advertising of Austin (2022) In this case, the Supreme Court ruled that the distinction between on-premises and off-premises signs is content-neutral.

6. www.realclearpolicy.com › 2024/06/05 › scotus_aboutSCOTUS About to Decide the Future of Free Speech ...

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   1 day ago · SCOTUS About to Decide the Future of Free Speech | RealClearPolicy. SCOTUS About to Decide the Future of Free Speech. Nadine Strossen Persuasion June 5, 2024. AP. A cluster of rulings this month could define online communication for years to come. Read Full Article ». Related Topics: free speech.

7. www.persuasion.community › p › the-supreme-court-isThe Supreme Court Is About to Decide the Future of Free Speech

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   2 days ago · The current Supreme Court term includes a cluster of cases that could well shape the future of online free speech. These cases invite the Court to determine the power of both government officials and social media platforms concerning “content moderation” policies, which in turn define platform users’ speech rights.

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   4 days ago · While most agreed that threats are free speech unless there is a follow up to the threat, which would be a crime as a consequence. “The exception would be an incitement to violence,” Donegan ...

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   5 days ago · Free speech can be ugly. Antisemitism is real. It is abhorrent. In the public square, antisemitic speech is nonetheless protected speech. Ditto for speech that promotes xenophobia, transphobia, homophobia, misogyny, ableism, and Islamophobia. It's ugly, but I will take America's version of free speech over all others.