Is It Illegal to Yell ‘Fire’ in a Crowded Theater?
You can't yell "fire" in a crowded theater … or can you?
Can Candidates Lie in Political Ads? A First Amendment Analysis
Are false claims made in political ads legal?
Are Deepfakes Protected by the First Amendment?
Exploring the ongoing debate surrounding deepfakes and the First Amendment.
Misinformation, Censorship and 6 Other First Amendment Topics From VP Debate
Insight into the First Amendment issues referenced during the debate.
Why Candidates Must Say ‘I Approve This Message’ in Campaign Ads
Answering commonly asked questions about a little-known law.
The First Amendment in the 21st Century
From the Village Green to the Village Screen A Fast-Paced, Free History…
Prohibited Poetry: 13 Poems That Faced Faced Banning Attempts
Books aren't the only literary works that see banning attempts.
Where America Stands on the First Amendment: By the Numbers
Breaking down the results of our 2024 Where America Stands survey.
Can You Be Required to Speak? Compelled Speech Explained
The First Amendment protects free speech, but what about *not* speaking?
What Is the Marketplace of Ideas?
Looking to improve democracy? Shop the marketplace of ideas.
1A in Action: Cindy Martin and Advocating for the Right to Speak at School Board Meetings
We highlight Cindy Martin as part of our 1A in Action series.
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