Greece’s decision to arrest the leaders of the far-right party is a historic gamble.
![The arrest of Golden Dawn's leadership was prompted by the September 18 murder of a leftist rapper [AFP]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/201392823019454734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)

Erik Bleich is Professor of Political Science and Director of International Politics and Economics at Middlebury College and is the author of The Freedom to Be Racist? How the United States and Europe Struggle to Preserve Freedom and Combat Racism, published by Oxford University Press.
Greece’s decision to arrest the leaders of the far-right party is a historic gamble.
![The arrest of Golden Dawn's leadership was prompted by the September 18 murder of a leftist rapper [AFP]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/201392823019454734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
In a few cases, keeping people out who foster hate-filled views may help preserve public order.

France’s plans to ban far-right group after attack underscores conflict between stability and freedom of association.

A recent ruling by a French court has reignited discussion over censorship and freedom of expression on the internet.

The American approach to disability rights is progressive and inclusive – two words not associated with its healthcare.

The burka is like a “prism that refracts reactions into more shades and tones”, argues Bleich.

Tinkering with the words will not fix Europe’s economic problems, but can stop reproducing negative public perceptions.

Islamophobia as a concrete and usable social scientific concept can be the foundation for more informed public debates.

Footballer John Terry’s racist remarks are troublesome in a sport trying to “kick” racism out.

The United States is a ‘dramatic outlier’ when it comes to the protection of inflammatory speech.
