The notion that limiting one form of speech will lead to authoritarian censorship is often an overstated slippery slope fallacy. There is a difference between regulating speech to prevent harm and silencing unpopular opinions. The idea that restricting hate speech will lead to the downfall of free expression ignores the consequences of uncontrolled hate speech.

Thousands rallied Saturday at the Boston Common to oppose President Donald Trump's immigration policies after hearing emotional stories of migrant children being torn from their families at the United States-Mexico border. The rally, titled the "Rally Against Family Separation," was the Boston branch of a nationwide movement. Boston marchers were met with opposition from members of the Boston Free Speech organization. The counterprotesters were surrounded by police for their protection and escorted out of the Common.

Members of Boston University’s chapter of the Young Democratic Socialists of America, among other Boston student groups, took to the Boston Common Saturday afternoon to advocate against racism and...

[mediagrid cat="41170"] Around 40,000 people gathered in the Boston Common Saturday afternoon to protest against the Free Speech rally organized by Boston Free Speech, said Boston Police Department...