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A government can choose to investigate the killing of a protester − or choose to blame the victim and pin it all on ‘domestic terrorism’

A government can choose to investigate the killing of a protester − or choose to blame the victim and pin it all on ‘domestic terrorism’ The author argues that some governments choose to investigate killings of protesters or blame them for “domestic terrorism” instead of holding themselves accountable, and this approach can be perilous to […]

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What is a SLAPP suit? Legal experts explain how these lawsuits suppress free speech

What is a SLAPP suit? Legal experts explain how these lawsuits suppress free speech Greenpeace activists at a pipeline resistance training camp in Washington state, Aug. 26, 2017. Tim Exton/AFP via Getty Images Strategic lawsuits against public participation, or SLAPP suits, are civil claims brought against people or organizations who voice opinions publicly. These lawsuits […]

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