Free Speech & Press

This dimension measures how far you think the freedom to say, publish and spread ideas should go, even offensive ones. It covers the role of the state and platforms regarding hate speech, misinformation and critical journalism.

Toward more freedom

Almost no legal limits on what can be said or published; the answer to bad speech is more speech.

Toward more control

Legal limits on speech deemed harmful and regulation of media and platforms.

Debates it touches

Hate speech laws
Content moderation on social media
Defamation and blasphemy laws

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The other dimensions

01 Freedom of Movement & Migration
02 Fiscal & Tax Policy
03 Free Speech & Press
04 International Trade
05 Privacy & State Surveillance
06 Property Rights & Contracts
07 Freedom of Religion & Conscience
08 Financial & Monetary System
09 Civil Rights & Lifestyle Choices
10 Labor & Market Regulation
11 Criminal Justice & Due Process
12 Government Spending & Subsidies