News & Commentary about Free Speech
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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Aug 22, 2013
In Yet Another Act of Courage, Chelsea Manning Comes Out
Aug 22, 2013
ACLU Response to Chelsea Manning's Disclosure of Gender Dysphoria
Aug 21, 2013
School vouchers aren’t just bad policy—they’re unpopular, too
Aug 12, 2013
The Business of Financing Hate Groups: Legal to Censor, but Unwise
Aug 1, 2013
New Proposal Could Singlehandedly Cripple Free Speech Online
Aug 1, 2013
ACLU in Defense One: Obama's Whistleblower Witchhunt Won't Work at DOD
Aug 1, 2013
Beyond Bradley Manning: The Government Has Made Its Point (UPDATED)