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You Have To Change How You Think About Free Speech

It's important now, more than ever.

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JAB185_SQUARE (1)In this episode of The Jabot, I chat with Mary Anne Franks, a leading voice in intellectual property and civil rights law. Uncover the essence of fearless speech and why it’s crucial in today’s world. Explore bold concepts from her new book that challenge conventional First Amendment beliefs. A must-listen for anyone intrigued by legal boundaries and free speech dynamics!

Highlights

  • Life and career updates since 2020.
  • Transition from Miami to George Washington University.
  • Balancing academia and publication.
  • Clear communication as education and writing goal.
  • Importance of free speech.
  • Why focus on the First Amendment in the second book.
  • The constant evolution of First Amendment discussions.
  • Public and legal misconceptions about censorship.
  • Members of Congress misunderstanding censorship.
  • New framework for evaluating and understanding free speech.
  • Definition and importance of “Fearless Speech.”
  • Story of Dorothy Thompson as an example of fearless speech.
  • Difference between protecting and promoting speech.
  • University campuses and the issue of controversial speakers.

The Jabot podcast is an offshoot of the Above the Law brand focused on the challenges women, people of color, LGBTQIA, and other diverse populations face in the legal industry. Our name comes from none other than the Notorious Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the jabot (decorative collar) she wore when delivering dissents from the bench. It’s a reminder that even when we aren’t winning, we’re still a powerful force to be reckoned with.

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Kathryn Rubino HeadshotKathryn Rubino is a Senior Editor at Above the Law, host of The Jabot podcast, and co-host of Thinking Like A Lawyer. AtL tipsters are the best, so please connect with her. Feel free to email her with any tips, questions, or comments and follow her on Twitter @Kathryn1 or Mastodon @[email protected].

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