Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

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Can a Person’s Name Be Illegal? The How (and Why) Behind Banned Names

Can parents name their children whatever they want?

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15 of the Most Famous Banned Books in US History

From government challenges to library restrictions, these are some of the most famous banned books…

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How to Write a Letter to the Editor: Examples, Tips and More

Put your press hat on and speak up about issues you care about.

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A protester shouts down White Nationalist Richard Spencer during a speech at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Fla., Oct. 19, 2017.

Heckler’s Veto: Shouting Down Controversial Speakers

Can the government shut down a speaker out of fear of disruption?

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Women's rights activists march against sexual assault and harassment at the #MeToo March in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.

13 Women’s Rights Activists Who Embodied the Power of the First Amendment

Highlighting the First Amendment in action.

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5 Protests That Highlight the Power of Love

Five love-inspired protests we, well, love ...

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Are Non-Citizens Protected by the First Amendment?

With liberty and justice for ... all?

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Black civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. speaks in Atlanta

25 Black Civil Rights Activists Who Used the Power of the First Amendment

Activists who used the First Amendment to advance Black civil rights.

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20 of the Most Famous Protests In U.S. History

We highlight 20 of the most famous protests in American history — and their impact.

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