Speech Beyond the Spoken Word: Symbolic Speech Explained
Is nonverbal expression protected?
Who Is a ‘Journalist?’ An Evolving Definition
Who gets to decide who is and isn't a journalist?
When Speech Goes Too Far: Incitement to Imminent Lawless Action Explained
When does speech meet this high threshold?
Do First Amendment Freedoms Apply in the Workplace?
Do you lose your First Amendment rights at work?
Are Non-Citizens Protected by the First Amendment?
With liberty and justice for ... all?
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First Amendment Term of the Week
Discover definitions for the many terms you’ll find in discussions of the First Amendment.
2025 Free Spirit Scholar: Ari Hickman
2025 Free Spirit Scholar Ari Hickman shares her experience.
1A in Action: Frank Kameny and the Fight Against Employment Discrimination
We highlight Frank Kameny as part of our 1A in Action series.
Spooky Speech: Are Halloween Decorations and Costumes Protected by the First Amendment?
Can Halloween decor and costumes cross the line?
From Comedic to Controversial: 11 of the Most Famous Political Cartoons in US History
Political cartoonists have been using their First Amendment rights for hundreds of years.
1A in Action: Ron Sachs and His Historic Fight for Press Freedom on College Campuses
We highlight Ron Sachs as part of our 1A in Action series.
A Guardrail Against Government Restrictions on Speech: Strict Scrutiny Explained
When do courts subject laws to the highest level of scrutiny?
Indiana University orders student paper to stop printing. Editors say it’s censorship
Breaking down the controversy surrounding the Indiana University student newspaper.
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