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Free Speech
Free speech is the foundation of democracy, but it's under threat—from censorship, surveillance, and attacks on journalists and whistleblowers. Protecting it means defending the right to question, expose, and dissent—even when it's uncomfortable for those in
Ask Why: More Truths
Ask Why They Say They Support Free Speech — But Jail Whistleblowers Who Expose The Truth
When whistleblowers reveal war crimes, corruption, or surveillance, they’re punished — not the people committing the harm.
More Information: Whistleblower Retaliation, Dangers of Whistleblowing & Timeline of Whistleblowers
Ask Why They Say Journalism Is Free — But Let Reporters Be Harassed, Attacked, And Silenced
Journalists covering protests, corruption, or abuse face arrests, violence, and smear campaigns.
More Information: Journalists Under Threat, Women Journalists in Hostile Environment & Donald Trump Hostility
Ask Why They Say Protest Is A Right — But Criminalize Dissent
Journalists covering protests, corruption, or abuse face arrests, violence, and smear campaigns.
More Information: Protest Criminalization, Protest Legislation & Protest Law Tracker
Ask Why They Say Dissent Is Unpatriotic — But Stay Silent When Power Lies
Calling out injustice is framed as treason — while actual harm to democracy goes unchecked.
More Information: Donald Trump & Dissent Claims & Unqualified Impunity
Ask Why They Preach Freedom — But Ban Books, Censor Teachers, And Block Art
The same voices claiming to defend speech pass laws to silence LGBTQ+ people, people of color, and anyone questioning the status quo
More Information: Defying Censorship & Silenced Voices
Now ask yourself: If free speech only applies to those in power, how free are the rest of us?
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