News & Commentary about Free Speech
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Protecting free speech means protecting a free press, the democratic process, diversity of thought, and so much more. The ACLU has worked since 1920 to ensure that freedom of speech is protected for everyone.
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Jan 5, 2009
The Unfriendly Skies: JetBlue/TSA Officials Pay $240,000 for Grounding Arabic T-Shirt
Dec 10, 2008
Excluded Scholars One Step Closer to Entry
Dec 8, 2008
First Amendment Case a Go!
Nov 25, 2008
Buying Elections Is Not Free Speech
Nov 17, 2008
Newsflash! Senators Mount Pressure on Lameduck Administration!
Nov 17, 2008
"Something to Hide" a the Miami Book Fair International
Nov 17, 2008
Are Calls for the Death of Baggy Pants a Positive Sign of Obama's Governing Style?
Nov 14, 2008
With Technology Like This, Who Needs the Law?
Nov 13, 2008
Court Silences Political Speech…For Now
Nov 10, 2008
Encouraging for the World, Embarrassing for the U.S.