What you wear. Your playlists. Practicing your religion (or not). The sign on your front lawn. They all have one thing in common. They're all brought to you by the First Amendment.
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What you wear. Your playlists. Practicing your religion (or not). The sign on your front lawn. They all have one thing in common. They're all brought to you by the First Amendment.
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What you wear. Your playlists. Practicing your religion (or not). The sign on your front lawn. They all have one thing in common. They're all brought to you by the First Amendment.
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Can local governments display religious symbols? Yes — if they follow the Reindeer Rule.
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Exploring the relationship between Christmas and separation of church and state.
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Exploring what the government can (and can’t) do on social media.
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An analysis of the Ten Commandments in U.S. life.
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Everything to know about protesting on college campuses.
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Discover what you can (and can’t) say (and do).
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Is burning the American flag illegal or protected by the First Amendment?
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Social media platforms’ policies govern most speech users post to them.
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