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In this edition, discover what a Biden presidency means for liberty, how the pandemic is changing the role of government, pro-liberty views on social media censorship, and much more!

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ROLE OF GOVERNMENT

What a Biden Presidency Means for Liberty

Joe Biden has now been inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States, but what will his presidency mean for liberty? To get an idea, we can consider some of his policy priorities, such as COVID-19, foreign policy, climate change, and immigration reform.

The COVID-19 Pandemic Highlights the Changing Role of Government

Alongside economic devastation and a mental health crisis, another legacy of lockdowns will be a lasting change to public perceptions of the role of government. Responses to the current crisis set a dangerous precedent.

Resistance to the Indian Farm Reforms: a Form of Rent-Seeking?

India's farm reforms are a step forward in undoing decades of damage. However, there is fierce opposition from special interest groups who happily benefited from these government regulations.

SOCIAL MEDIA CENSORSHIP

Twitter’s Decision to Ban Donald Trump: an Unprecedented and Divisive Move

Donald Trump is now banned from Twitter, who stated that they “permanently suspended the account due to the risk of further incitement of violence.” In light of this unprecedented and divisive move, let us consider the legal principle of free speech and Twitter’s rights as a private company.

Why Is Section 230 Vital for Online Free Expression?

When Section 230 became law in 1996, it codified the understanding that many judges had: bad actors should be held accountable, not platforms. However, this vital pieceof legislation for online free speech is under increasing threat from both the left and the right.

J.S. Mill and The Social Dilemma: Is Social Media Treading on Liberty?

By referring to his famous 1859 philosophical essay, “On Liberty”, let's consider how John Stuart Mill would react to today’s social dilemma highlighted by the eponymous documentary.

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