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The National Speech Index tracks free speech sentiments in America. It is a quarterly survey component of America's Political Pulse from the Polarization Research Lab.

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SHOCKING: 4 in 5 Americans think ‘words can be violence’

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Oct. 31, 2024 — In the latest National Speech Index survey, FIRE asked 1,000 Americans, How much, if at all, does the following statement describe your thoughts: "Words can be violence." Four out of five agreed at least slightly.

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