Does Displaying, Teaching Ten Commandments Violate the First Amendment?
An analysis of the Ten Commandments in U.S. life.
Why Is Christmas a Federal Holiday?
Exploring the relationship between Christmas and separation of church and state.
Jingle Bell Blocked: 10 Holiday Songs That Have Been Banned
Exploring some of the most prominent bans in holiday music history.
How the ‘Reindeer Rule’ Keeps Christ in Christmas Displays
Can local governments display religious symbols? Yes — if they follow the Reindeer Rule.
Does Government Regulation of Social Media Violate the First Amendment?
Exploring what the government can (and can't) do on social media.
Hair and Free Speech: Can Employers, Schools Regulate Hairstyles?
The answer isn't as simple as yes or no.
Banned Commercials: 10+ Ads That Were Pulled or Rejected (and Why)
Can commercial speech go too far?
Misinformation, Censorship and 6 Other First Amendment Topics From VP Debate
Insight into the First Amendment issues referenced during the debate.
Where America Stands on the First Amendment: By the Numbers
Breaking down the results of our 2024 Where America Stands survey.
Can You Be Required to Speak? Compelled Speech Explained
The First Amendment protects free speech, but what about *not* speaking?
Why Candidates Must Say ‘I Approve This Message’ in Campaign Ads
Answering commonly asked questions about a little-known law.
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