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Are false claims made in political ads legal?
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Campus Protests 1 Year Into Israel-Hamas War: Where America Stands

New survey data shows Americans' views on campus protests.

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The First Amendment in the 21st Century

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2024 Free Spirit Scholar: Shannon Raneri

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The First Amendment protects free speech, but what about *not* speaking?
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Answering commonly asked questions about a little-known law.
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