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Perspective: Violence Is Never the Answer to Speech

The First Amendment contains a simple but powerful admonition: "peaceably."

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The results are in: Here’s “Where America Stands” on the First Amendment in 2025.

Major First Amendment Issues Raised Following Charlie Kirk’s Assassination: FAQs Answered

Answering key questions about employee firings, hate speech and more.

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Discover definitions for the many terms you’ll find in discussions of the First Amendment.

The Free Exercise Clause: What You Need to Know

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Where America Stands on the First Amendment: Key Takeaways

Discover key takeaways from Freedom Forum's annual First Amendment survey.

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What does the First Amendment say about the conflict between religion and science in schools?
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Charlie Kirk’s death renews focus on the balance between free speech and safety

Experts discuss the balance between free speech and safety.
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‘South Park’ keeps tying Trump to Satan. What to know about satire and the First Amendment

A look at the First Amendment implications of "South Park's" criticism of Trump.
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What Is Censorship — and Does the First Amendment Allow It?

The First Amendment generally limits government censorship, but these restrictions don't apply to private companies.
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First Amendment Reporters: Connecting Communities to Their Freedoms

Learn about Freedom Forum's expanded First Amendment Reporters initiative.
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