Good morning! From our CEO Lora Lumpe today on the arrest & detention of Mahmoud Khalil:
Vice President JD Vance stunned Europe at the Munich Security Conference in February by calling the continent out for serious backsliding on core democratic principles.
He cited annulled elections when the wrong candidate appeared slated to win, digital censorship of opinions that run afoul of the majority or established perspective, and the policing of silent thought (prayer) as exhibits A, B, and C. “In Britain, and across Europe, free speech, I fear, is in retreat.” After acknowledging similar trends in President Biden’s America, Vance boasted that, “In Washington, there is a new sheriff in town. And under Donald Trump’s leadership, we may disagree with your views, but we will fight to defend your right to offer it in the public square, agree or disagree.”
Unless you are a green card holder talking about Israel.
Please read more and share if you are so inclined! https://responsiblestatecraft.org/free-speech-khalil-green-card/
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Kelley Beaucar Vlahos
Senior Advisor, Quincy Institute/Editorial Director, Responsible Statecraft