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The Freedom to Speak: An Interview with John Stuart Mill

On September 19, 2025 By Steve SampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

Nearly 20 years ago, I tackled one of democracy's hardest questions by "interviewing" John Stuart Mill. Here's what he told me about free speech.

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