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.
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?
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.
When Money Is Speech: Political Campaign Spending Explained
Is money spent on political campaigns considered speech?
Evan Gershkovich Release: Celebrate ‘Win’ for Free Press, Speech
Gershkovich is finally headed home.
Chilling Effect: Discouraging the Use of Our First Amendment Freedoms
When laws or government actions deter the use of our First Amendment rights.
1968 Democratic National Convention Protests: A Look Back
Revisiting one of the most infamous conventions in history.
You have the right to pray.
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