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You Have No Right to Protest — And More Lies the GOP Wants You to Believe

While claiming to love the Constitution and upholding the rule of law, the Republican party is suppressing your rights. Are the fascists among us?

Libby Winkler
4 min readApr 27, 2024
Photo by Max Bender on Unsplash

The concept of freedom of speech is complex and varies depending on the legal and cultural context of different countries.

While some argue that freedom of speech is threatened in certain areas due to censorship, online regulation, or societal pressure, others believe it remains robust.

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

In recent years, there have been debates about the limits of free speech, particularly concerning hate speech, misinformation, and online harassment. Some argue that these restrictions are necessary to protect marginalized groups and maintain civil discourse, while others see them as encroachments on individual liberties.

It’s essential to stay informed about ongoing discussions and developments regarding freedom of speech and to…

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Libby Winkler
Libby Winkler

Written by Libby Winkler

Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..

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