Suzanne Nossel - Dare to Speak: Defending Free Speech for All

Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America, discusses her book 'Dare to Speak,' which offers guidance on maintaining free speech in a diverse society. She highlights the challenges young people face with free speech, viewing it as a cover for hate. Nossel presents principles for speaking, listening, debating, and policy-making to adapt free speech in a pluralistic society. She emphasizes the importance of language awareness, supporting controversial ideas, and the dangers of equating speech with violence. Her interlocking principles aim to foster respect and inclusivity while keeping speech open and free.

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