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Voltaire, the famous Enlightenment philosopher and champion of free speech, is often quoted as saying, "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." But what did Voltaire mean by this? Did he truly believe that all speech should be protected, even if it is hateful or discriminatory? In this article, we will explore Voltaire's views on free speech and tolerance and examine whether or not he would defend the right of bigots and racists to express their views.

A shocked Adjunct Video CEO Jeffery Oldheim seen here listening to co-worker Perry Clayson rattle off nuclear preparation protocols.

A Nevada City guinea pig seemed uninterested in a "short rib treat" left by its 12 year old owner.

During a rather routine dinner at local restaurant Asian Gardens, Terry Adkinson was accidentally polite to his Asian waiter after thoroughly enjoying what he believed to be an "authentic oriental meal" of orange chicken.

In Nevada City, local conspiracy theorist Tom Edwards claims soaring insurance rates are due to chemtrails, presenting his "evidence" — a Mason jar half-filled with toenail clippings.

I would happily pay a delivery charge-hell, I'd even tolerate a long wait time if it meant I didn't have to put on pants, set down my Manhattan, drag my ass downtown, put out my cigarette, and talk to people. I shouldn't have to talk to people to eat.

Long-time Nevada City resident, entrepreneur, and coffee aficionado Sarah Benfer is opening the Nation's first "human processed" coffee roaster featuring celebrities.

An area guinea pig has found peace and self-actualization after his 11-year-old owner Stephanie Jameson accidentally gave the creature a double amount of timothy hay earlier this week.

New evidence suggests that Lyman Gilmore, an aviation pioneer from Grass Valley, California, may have achieved the first human flight in an airplane on May 15, 1902, over a year before the Wright Brothers' historic 1903 flight. A recently discovered photograph has reignited interest in Gilmore's story, potentially rewriting aviation history. While skeptics question the photo's validity, this revelation could shift public perception of who truly conquered the skies first.