Why We Should Ban Oppressive Speech Acts
The debate around deplatforming and “cancel culture” remains mired in a naive understanding of how language really works
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When Twitter and Facebook shuttered the account of Donald Trump, along with thousands of others for allegedly spreading far right violence and conspiracy theories, many felt that it was long overdue. Antifascist organizers and writers, myself included, have for years argued against giving platforms to white supremacists, including powerful public ...
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