State Repression

Free Speech Was NEVER FREE: A History of Silencing Dissent

Free Speech Was NEVER FREE: A History of Silencing Dissent

They tell us that “free speech” is a foundational right, but history tells a different story. From COINTELPRO targeting Black radicals to the brutal crackdowns on anti-war protests, the U.S. has always drawn the line at speech that challenges power. This video unpacks the long history of silencing…

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