Opinion

The Problem With Banning Russian Disinformation

FREE SPEECH HELPS UKRAINE

“Fake news” can be harmful, but freedom of expression and access to information is the best way to defeat Putin’s propaganda.

Jacob Mchangama
Jacob Mchangama
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Jacob Mchangama

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