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The debate extends into how media figures and political discourse are affected. Barry Weiss, a New York Times staff writer and outspoken critic of cancel culture, signed an open letter published by Harper’s Magazine. The letter warns against the tribalism and censorship that threaten free speech in America. Weiss and many signatories see the current media climate as hostile to open debate, with accusations of racism, sexism, and bigotry flying freely, often without proof or due process.