News & Commentary about Free Speech

Protecting free speech means protecting a free press, the democratic process, diversity of thought, and so much more. The 51Æ·²è has worked since 1920 to ensure that freedom of speech is protected for everyone.
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Aug 8, 2018
Lessons From Charlottesville

Aug 1, 2018
Liberals, Don't Lose Faith in the First Amendment

Jul 16, 2018
Why There Must Never Be a Speech and Assembly Tax

Jul 9, 2018
Police in Pennsylvania Are Abusing the State's Hate Crime Law to Punish Speech
Jul 5, 2018
51Æ·²è Legal Director David Cole on the Supreme Court's Uncertain Future

Jun 28, 2018
The Supreme Court Applies the First Amendment to Some, but Not to Others

Jun 23, 2018
The 51Æ·²è’s Longstanding Commitment to Defending Speech We Hate

Jun 19, 2018
A TV Mega-Merger That’s Bad for the First Amendment