No Platform: A History of Anti-Fascism, Universities and the Limits of Free Speech, by Evan Smith

Nick Hillman assesses the arguments for and against banning certain speakers from campuses

Published on
July 23, 2020
Last updated
July 23, 2020
Nick Hillman
A proctor speaks to a protester holding a "No platform for fascism" placard
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Print headline: Can’t speak! Won’t speak!

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