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Marion County Record Newspaper Raid Should Concern Us All

When can police search newsrooms and when does the First Amendment protect journalists?

What a Chronic Aspirer Learned as a Free Spirit Scholar

Takeaways from a student who attended the 2023 Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference.

Is Lying Protected by the First Amendment?

Is lying protected by the First Amendment? We answer that question (and much more).
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18 Freedom of Speech Quotes You Should Know

Discover 18 freedom of speech quotes from more than two centuries of people talking about this key First Amendment freedom.
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Modern Protest Songs: 28 Powerful and Controversial Anthems

The most powerful, controversial and talked about pieces of protest music since 2000.
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Jason Aldean Controversy: Free Speech and Censorship Collide

We explore the First Amendment fallout of the Jason Aldean controversy following the release of his song, "Try That in…
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303 Creative LLC v. Elenis: A First Amendment Analysis

A breakdown of one of the most contentious cases of the 2022-23 Supreme Court term.
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