Are Deepfakes Protected by the First Amendment?

Exploring the ongoing debate surrounding deepfakes and the First Amendment.

Horse Race Journalism: Finding Election Coverage Beyond the Polling Numbers

The race vs. the stakes.

Free Speech on Social Media: The Complete Guide

Social media platforms' policies govern most speech users post to them.
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Can Candidates Lie in Political Ads? A First Amendment Analysis

Are false claims made in political ads legal?

Is Clothing Protected by the First Amendment?

Can you wear whatever you want, wherever you want?

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Does Government Regulation of Social Media Violate the First Amendment?

Exploring what the government can (and can't) do.

Recording Police: First Amendment Right or Arrestable Offense?

When you can (and can't) record police.

1A in Action: Elle DeLeonibus, the Power of Petition — and Chickens

We highlight the story of 10-year-old Elle DeLeonibus and her 14 chickens.
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When Money Is Speech: Political Campaign Spending Explained

Is money spent on political campaigns considered speech?
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Chilling Effect: Discouraging the Use of Our First Amendment Freedoms

When laws or government actions deter the use of our First Amendment rights.
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1968 Democratic National Convention Protests: A Look Back

Revisiting one of the most infamous conventions in history.
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