Is the US Democracy at Risk?

The role of speech

ADDENDUM – For further reading ...

Please find here additional reading to supplement materials in the mini-case.

Two groups: First, general risks to democracy; then, a focus on speech in those risks.

We The People – the US Constitution
Street sign – democracy or dictatorship?

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General risk to our democracy

The national discourse on risk generally to US democracy.

  • Risks to democracy, generally – 27 resources
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Speech in our democracy

What role may speech play in risks to our democracy?

  • Political speech – 14 resources
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