The Eternally Radical Idea
The idea that you must not ban something simply because it is offensive is one of the most fundamental elements of free speech and First Amendment law. Read more
Cancel culture and Title IX abuse can combine into a powerful engine of both outright censorship and of academically insidious self-censorship. Read more
Those of you who know me are probably aware of the medical issues I had this past year or so. It started out at the very end of 2018 with a head injury. Read more
As we do every month here at the Eternally Radical Idea, here are my recommended album, book, and “nerd treat.” Read more
Today at 5 PM, Carlin Romano’s professional fate will be decided. That decision could have serious ramifications for free speech culture. Read more
It surely feels as though cross-partisan nastiness has gotten worse, but what do the numbers say? Are we really more polarized than we used to be? Read more
Some of the earliest takes on what would become cancel culture came from the right. Read more
If you want to see the rise of Cancel Culture from its origins on campus, these resources are a good place to start. Read more
This reading list is meant to give you a good overview of how free-speech culture evolved. Read more
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