Democratic ideals and media realities: A puzzling free press paradox

Social Philosophy and Policy 21 (2):385-427 (2004)
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Freedom of speech, press, assembly, and petition have long been celebrated as crucial to democratic government. United States Supreme Court decisions have, quite rightly, justified strong protection of these freedoms because of their crucial role in the functioning of American democracy

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