The view from India: The war on free speech isn't just an American problem

Having traveled to the United States for decades, I have watched with dismay as public discourse has become more polarized. But I’m also noticing a resemblance to what’s happening in my own country, India.

Of particular concern is the trend of reputed liberal universities and news organizations attacking freedom of speech, shutting out the space for diverse thought, especially from conservative thinkers and Christians. In some instances, mere opposition to opinion or embrace of a traditional view on marriage is being framed as hate speech.