News & Commentary about Free Speech

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Nov 30, 2023

Some Steps to Defend Against Online Doxxing and Harassment

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Some Steps to Defend Against Online Doxxing and Harassment

Nov 13, 2023

Test Your Knowledge: What Rights Do Students Have at School?

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Test Your Knowledge: What Rights Do Students Have at School?

Nov 9, 2023

We’ve Defended Trump’s First Amendment Rights, but his Latest Jan. 6 Indictment Claims are Nonsense

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We’ve Defended Trump’s First Amendment Rights, but his Latest Jan. 6 Indictment Claims are Nonsense

Nov 2, 2023

Why We Must Reject Efforts to Restrict Constitutionally Protected Speech on College Campuses

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Why We Must Reject Efforts to Restrict Constitutionally Protected Speech on College Campuses

Nov 2, 2023

Why I’m Challenging My School’s Sexist Dress Code Policies

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Why I’m Challenging My School’s Sexist Dress Code Policies

Oct 19, 2023

The Supreme Court Will Set an Important Precedent for Free Speech Online

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The Supreme Court Will Set an Important Precedent for Free Speech Online

Oct 5, 2023

Internet Censorship Won't Make Kids Safe

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Internet Censorship Won't Make Kids Safe

Sep 27, 2023

10 Advocates on Why They Won’t Stand for Classroom Censorship

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10 Advocates on Why They Won’t Stand for Classroom Censorship

Sep 21, 2023

RICO and Domestic Terrorism Charges Against Cop City Activists Send a Chilling Message

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RICO and Domestic Terrorism Charges Against Cop City Activists Send a Chilling Message

Sep 15, 2023

On the Frontlines of the Fight Against Classroom Censorship

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On the Frontlines of the Fight Against Classroom Censorship