Free Speech

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August 31, 2024 3 min read Definitions

Censorship: Suppression or Prohibition of Information or Speech

Social Sciences Law Censorship Suppression Information Control Free Speech Authority

Censorship involves the suppression or prohibition of speech, communication, or information which may be considered objectionable, harmful, sensitive, or inconvenient as determined by governments, media outlets, authorities, or other groups or institutions.

August 31, 2024 4 min read Definitions

Prior Restraint: Government Prevention of Speech Before It Happens

Law Social Sciences Censorship Free Speech First Amendment Government Regulation Legal Theory

Prior restraint involves governmental actions that prevent speech or other expressions before they occur. It is a critical concept in free speech and censorship discussions.