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The Freedom to Be.

What you wear. Your playlists. Practicing your religion (or not). The sign on your front lawn. They all have one thing in common. They're all brought to you by the First Amendment.

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The Freedom to Be.

What you wear. Your playlists. Practicing your religion (or not). The sign on your front lawn. They all have one thing in common. They're all brought to you by the First Amendment.

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First Amendment Glossary

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