The hottest Civil Discourse Substack posts right now

Violence should not be tolerated on college campuses as it undermines the principles of free speech and debate.
Consequences must be implemented for those who engage in violent behavior or disrupt events on campus.
Universities must actively defend free speech and academic freedom while maintaining zero tolerance for violence.

Professor Charles Fried was known for his open-mindedness and willingness to change his views over time.
He had a distinguished academic career, including serving as U.S. solicitor general and a justice on the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.
His ability to reconsider his opinions, embrace civil discourse, and inspire others to be open-minded is a valuable lesson for public life.

Dialogue and humility are essential in times of hyper-certainty.
Listening to those with differing opinions helps in understanding their perspective.
Unchecked certainty leads to stagnation and a failure to progress.

Billboard Chris advocates against medicalization of children for gender affirming treatments.
Discussions highlight decline of civil discourse and rise of speech suppression on university campuses.
Public opposition to gender ideology is bipartisan and widespread.

Free speech is crucial for a healthy democracy, enabling citizens to express opinions without fear of censorship and contributing to public dialogue and understanding.
Protecting free speech involves not only defending individuals' right to speak out, but also actively listening to and respecting the opinions of others to foster civil discourse and bridge divides.
Despite challenges, free speech must be upheld and promoted as a fundamental right that helps safeguard citizens' voices and facilitates important conversations in society.

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