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Where did this term come from and why does it matter?
First Amendment Audits: Definition, Examples and More
Explaining the popular and controversial social media trend.
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Athletes, Activism and the First Amendment: A Conversation With Nate Boyer
Ex-NFL player and Army veteran Nate Boyer talks about the power of the First Amendment.
17 Freedom of Speech Court Cases You Should Know
Prominent free speech court cases from throughout history.
What Is Defamation? Everything You Should Know
Answering a commonly asked, but often misunderstood, First Amendment question.
Free Speech on College Campuses: The Ultimate Guide
What can (and can't) be said on college campuses?
How I Exercised My Rights as a Student Journalist
How one student journalist used his First Amendment freedoms to speak up and get a bill passed in Hawaii to…
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