why we should resist it with free speech, not censorship
Strossen, Nadine
2018
"Dispelling rampant confusion about "hate speech," this book explains how U.S. law appropriately distinguishes between punishable and protected discriminatory speech. It shows that more speech-restrictive laws consistently have suppressed vital expression about public issues, targeting minority viewpoints and speakers; and that "counterspeech" has more effectively promoted equality and societal harmony"--Provided by publisher.
A collection of seventeen essays examining the controversies related to free speech and hate speech. Explores legislation, free speech on college campuses, censorship, and punishment. Includes organizations to contact.
Life has suddenly turned chaotic for high school student Stella since her brother, Rob, got home from his second tour of duty in Afghanistan: her school is on edge with ethnic tensions and her brother seems to be suffering from post-traumatic stress but will not talk about it. But when Rob's anger finally spirals out of control, Stella realizes she has to find the courage to take a stand against the forces of hate in her hometown.
Considers a wide variety of the First Amendment controversies to make the headlines in the 1990s, such as hate speech, pornography, and public funding of the arts, and explains why the state may be the friend, rather than the enemy of freedom.
Examines the dark side of the Internet where hate for racial, ethnic, religious, and sexual minorities abounds. Uncovers the real-life effects of this hatred, and discusses how it can be stopped.
