Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

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Revisit "Anchorman: The Exhibit."

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‘Occupy’ Protests, Tea Party Rallies: Assembly, Petition in Action

Grand examples of Americans using at least two of our lesser-known First Amendment freedoms.

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Why the First Amendment protects even uncomfortable protests.

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Can Public Schools Have Religious Clubs?

Explaining how the Equal Access Act protects religious clubs at public schools.

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Teaching About Religion

How religion has a place in public school learning.

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