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I’ll be interviewing Russian journalist Dimitri Simes today about one of the more interesting (and disturbing) free speech cases of recent times, now extended across multiple administrations
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Live Free Speech Discussion, 2:00 PM ET Today: Interview With Russian Journalist Dimitri Simes
Matt Taibbi (United States) | Sep 25, 2026
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Sep 26, 2026
Free speech should not be an absolute right if it endangers national security or public safety.
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Support for free speech must include accountability measures to combat harmful narratives that can arise from it.
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Dimitri Simes' case demonstrates the need for clearer guidelines on how free speech intersects with international law.
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Sep 26, 2026
Platforms and institutions were right to distance themselves from Dimitri Simes because his reporting has consistently amplified Russian state narratives.
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Sep 26, 2026
Free speech protections must extend to journalists, regardless of their nationality or the political climate in their home country.
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The media's role in amplifying voices like Dimitri Simes should be protected, as it contributes to a diverse public discourse.
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Sep 26, 2026
Simes' work has been denied platforms because mainstream journalists and editors genuinely believe his reporting is unreliable, not due to political censorship.
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The U.S. should reconsider its approach to foreign journalists, balancing national security with the principles of free speech.
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The implications of free speech cases involving foreign journalists can complicate international relations and diplomacy.
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Free speech protection should apply equally regardless of whether a journalist's views align with or challenge current U.S. policy.
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