Whether they like it or not, comedians are on the front lines of the culture wars. Gone are the days when rebels like George Carlin and Richard Pryor pushed stand-up in bold new directions.
Today, comedians who tell the “wrong” jokes or pick the “wrong” targets face immediate cancellation. Just ask Shane Gillis, Kevin Hart, and Dave Chappelle – three stars who found out the hard way. It’s why comedians from different political backgrounds – think Adam Carolla (libertarian), Dennis Miller (conservative) and Ricky Gervais (liberal) – unite over free speech principles.
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