What is Freedom of Speech? How Citizens Define and Perceive the “Bulwark of Liberty”
The International Journal of Press/Politics
Published online on November 14, 2025
Abstract
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Freedom of speech is an essential pillar of democracy. Despite constitutional protections, citizens in some liberal democracies increasingly feel the “bulwark of liberty” under pressure. While the underlying causes of these developments remain largely ...
Freedom of speech is an essential pillar of democracy. Despite constitutional protections, citizens in some liberal democracies increasingly feel the “bulwark of liberty” under pressure. While the underlying causes of these developments remain largely ...