France 24: France's 'Schizophrenic' Approach to Freedom of Expression Helps Erode It, Researcher Says

From the show A Propos

France has marked 10 years since an Islamist attack on the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo that shocked the country and led to fierce debate about freedom of expression and religion. FRANCE 24’s Sharon Gaffney speaks to Jacob Mchangama, founder of “The Future of Free Speech” think tank and research professor at Vanderbilt University. He says that terrorism has curtailed freedom of expression, adding that France’s “schizophrenic” approach helps erode the culture of free speech.

Jacob Mchangama

Executive Director at The Future of Free Speech
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Jacob Mchangama is the Founder and Executive Director of The Future of Free Speech. He is also a research professor at Vanderbilt University and a Senior Fellow at The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE).