Censorship and Freedom of Speech

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Speech or expression that shows disrespect toward religion or sacred things

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Blasphemy

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Government action that prohibits speech or publication before it occurs.

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Prior restraint

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When people silence themselves out of fear of criticism, punishment, or social backlash.

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Self-censorship

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The act of banning or controlling speech, publications, or media considered offensive or harmful.

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Censorship

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A person who reveals hidden or illegal practices within an organization, often facing risks.

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Whistleblower

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When a platform secretly reduces the visibility of someone’s content without informing them

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Shadowbanning

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An environment where people only encounter opinions that reinforce their existing beliefs.

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Echo chamber

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Speech that insults, threatens, or discriminates against people based on identity factors such as race, religion, or gender.

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Hate speech