Freedom IndexDebates
Debates showcases discussions and arguments around controversial issues in free speech and censorship. From academic debates to public discourse, this category highlights contrasting perspectives on where to draw the line between expression, safety, and regulation.
I was in Miami when it began. I had extended my stay in South Florida to help my younger brother…
On 29 December, in front of reporters and the general public, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump praised…
Precipice of Collapse Two new books about America’s justice system paint a bleak picture of a deeply divided country. Read…
When Bari Weiss became the editor-in-chief of CBS News in October, reactions among the media class were sharply divided. Many…
Say what you will about Benjamin Netanyahu, but he has a talent for catching audiences off guard. On 26 December,…
Editor’s Note: On 14 December 2025, Quillette marked its tenth anniversary with a celebration attended by friends and supporters at…
Although history never repeats itself, it is a useful teacher and we ignore its instruction at our peril. To understand…
Exactly 100 years ago, in the southern hemisphere summer of 1925–26, a pioneering anthropological project was underway in the Pacific…
Claire LehmannArchitecture as Revenge—Charlotte AllenCharlotte Allen’s critical review of The Brutalist is one of my favourite essays of the year,…
“Do you know what they’ve done to me, even though I’m a leading figure in my field? You’re in France…
Video essay based on the work of Gerald M. Steinberg and E. Levenson and narrated by Zoe Booth.For decades, Médecins…
The war in Sudan is not just another failed revolution, it is the fault line between two Middle Easts. On…