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Melanie Stansbury: So, whose free expression are we protecting at the expense of whose safety, and whose safety are we willing to allow to…

On the recordFebruary 7, 2023
So, whose free expression are we protecting at the expense of whose safety, and whose safety are we willing to allow to go to the wind so that people can speak freely?
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Melanie Stansbury
Democratic · New Mexico

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Stansbury questions the balance between free expression and safety regarding online platforms.

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