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Article | Copyright & Fair Use

Experts say free speech attacks are rising

Several experts believe that free speech attacks are rising in the United States

Article | Student Expression

Michigan State University Students Protest

Thousands of Michigan State University students gathered for a rally called, "Skip Class, Stand Up." During the protest, attendees sat in a commonly taught formation used during lock-down drills in schools to advocate for stricter gun laws.

Article | Student Expression

ACLU Reflects on Free Speech Win in Florida

ACLU reflects on recent free speech win in Florida and how the ruling can be used to challenge other classroom censorship laws.

Article | Social Media

The Supreme Court to Review Internet Laws

The court is set to hear as many as three cases this term about the legal protections social media companies have used to become powerful.

Article | Student Expression

Government Aid Expanded to Religious Schools

The Supreme Court extended its support for religious schools, ruling that parents who send their children to these institutions have a right to tuition aid if the state provides it to similar private schools.

Article | Student Protests

School Censors "Don't Say Gay" Protest

A Florida high school has delayed their yearbook distribution due to the inclusion of photos of a student protest against the new "Don't Say Gay" bill in Florida.

Article | Offensive Speech

Civil Discourse Continues to Decline

In light of the recent Supreme Court ruling on student free speech, civil discourse remains at risk

Article | Student Expression

Supreme Court Expands Student Speech Rights

Public school violated First Amendment when it punished a student for using vulgar words and gestures on social media

Article | Social Media

Commissioner Flashes Gun at Online Meeting

Michigan resident sues Grand Traverse County, claiming her First Amendment rights were violated when the County Commissioner pulled out a gun during an online meeting.

Article | Offensive Speech

Supreme Court will hear student speech case

The United States Supreme Court is considering a case that will impact the future of free speech rights for every single public school student in the United States.

Article | Libel

Ending Misinformation: The $4B Fox News Suit

Two voting technology companies are seeking damages of more than $4 billion against Fox News for its reports of election tampering.

Article | Student Expression

First Amendment Advocate Passes Away at 70

The McLellan mourns the loss of free speech advocate, Jane Briggs-Bunting