The Conversation | Jacob Mchangama | From defenders to skeptics: The sharp decline in young Americans’ support for free speech

The Conversation | Jacob Mchangama | From defenders to skeptics: The sharp decline in young Americans’ support for free speech

For much of the 20th century, young Americans were seen as free speech’s fiercest defenders. But now, young Americans are growing more skeptical of free speech.

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From defenders to skeptics: The sharp decline in young Americans’ support for free speech

From defenders to skeptics: The sharp decline in young Americans’ support for free speech kcpnews2 Tue, 05/13/2025 - 05:00 Image Support among young people for allowing controversial or offensive speech has dropped sharply. J Studios/Getty Images Jacob Mchangama, Vanderbilt University For much of the 20th century, young Americans were seen as free speech’s fiercest defenders. But now, young Americans are growing more skeptical of free speech. …