The social media platforms have taken over the distribution of news globally. They treat a lie the same way you would treat a fact.
Maria RessaRead
Don't be afraid - if you don't exercise your rights, you will lose them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of actively exercising one's rights to prevent their erosion.
Maria Ressa's quote serves as a powerful reminder that rights, whether they are civil liberties or other personal entitlements, require active engagement and defense. If individuals do not advocate for and exercise their rights, there is a risk that these rights will diminish or be taken away, highlighting the importance of vigilance and proactive involvement in safeguarding freedoms.
Themes
RightsCourageFreedomAdvocacyExercise
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about civil rights, a speaker might say, 'As Maria Ressa reminds us, don't be afraid to stand up for your rights.'
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If you want to rip the heart out of a democracy, you go after the facts. That's what modern authoritarians do. You lie. All the time. Then, you say it's your opponents and the journalists who lie.
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Embrace your fear. Imagine what you're most afraid of, touch it and hold it so that you rob it of its power.
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Let me go back to a fundamental thing we all used to agree on: information is power. That's why we became journalists in the first place.
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