The Overflowings of a Liberal Brain

The Overflowings of a Liberal Brain

(Audio) "That's the Law" Is Not an Argument

The Heather Herbert case reveals a common misunderstanding about what defenders of free speech are actually arguing for.

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Helen Pluckrose
Jul 16, 2026
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(Note: This piece was written before Heather Herbert was arrested and charged. I have left the argument substantially unchanged because its primary focus is the distinction between the legal framework governing free speech and the ethical principle of …

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