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Approximately 180 writers, including former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, have withdrawn from a scheduled literary festival’s events. This mass exodus forms part of a wider boycott protesting the festival’s alleged failure to adequately address concerns regarding free speech and the safety of marginalized attendees. Organizers maintain they support free speech, but the departing authors argue the platforming of controversial speakers poses a risk. The situation highlights an ongoing industry-wide conflict between upholding the principle of free expression and ensuring duty of care for participants and audiences.
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