American universities, long hailed as bastions of free expression and democratic values, are now facing significant challenges. \"We have seen for years the degradation of free speech on American universities. I think this is something that's been empirically demonstrated by a number of studies,\" says Josef Gregory Mahoney, professor of politics at East China Normal University, in CGTN's special report \"Fire and Fury.\"
Mahoney raises a crucial question: Can the United States overcome its democratic impasse and reaffirm the values it has long proclaimed? As the nation grapples with internal tensions, the eyes of the American people and the global community are watching closely.
Meanwhile, the armed conflict in Gaza continues to intensify. If the U.S. maintains its steadfast support for Israel while the death toll in Gaza rises, critics argue that the repercussions could echo within American society for years to come. The intersection of free speech debates and foreign policy decisions highlights the complex challenges facing American democracy today.
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Degradation of free speech: American democracy at an impasse
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