Free speech in America: is the US approach fit for purpose in the age of social media?

Eliza Bechtold

Free speech in America: is the US approach fit for purpose in the age of social media?

Eliza Bechtold

Law

Durham University

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Abstract

The counting of electoral college votes to certify the result of a US election is usually a routine affair. But emboldened by a provocative speech by outgoing president Donald Trump, an angry mob of his supporters made the ceremony international news by breaking into the US Capitol in a brazen attack on American democracy.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	The Conversation
Publisher	The Conversation Trust UK
Publication status	Published - 8 Jan 2021

Keywords

Facebook
Social media
Twitter
Free speech
Donald Trump
First Amendment
US Constitution
2020 US elections
US Capitol
January 6 US Capitol attack

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Free speech in America: is the US approach fit for purpose in the age of social media?

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