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Protecting free speech means protecting a free press, the democratic process, diversity of thought, and so much more. The ºìÐÓÊÓƵ has worked since 1920 to ensure that freedom of speech is protected for everyone.
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Jun 15, 2021

The Problem With Censoring Political Speech Online – Including Trump’s

The Problem With Censoring Political Speech Online – Including Trump’s
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Jun 11, 2021

No More Spying on Journalists

No More Spying on Journalists
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May 17, 2021

Time and Again, Social Media Giants Get Content Moderation Wrong: Silencing Speech about Al-Aqsa Mosque is Just the Latest Example

Time and Again, Social Media Giants Get Content Moderation Wrong: Silencing Speech about Al-Aqsa Mosque is Just the Latest Example
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May 14, 2021

State Lawmakers Are Trying to Ban Talk ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Race in Schools

State Lawmakers Are Trying to Ban Talk ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Race in Schools
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May 6, 2021

The Oversight Board’s Trump Decision Highlights Problems with Facebook’s Practices

The Oversight Board’s Trump Decision Highlights Problems with Facebook’s Practices
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Apr 30, 2021

The Supreme Court Considers a Cheerleader's Off Campus Free Speech Rights

The Supreme Court Considers a Cheerleader's Off Campus Free Speech Rights

Apr 27, 2021

Supreme Court Considers a Cheerleader's Free Speech

Supreme Court Considers a Cheerleader's Free Speech
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Apr 20, 2021

The Public Should Have Access to the Surveillance Court’s Opinions

The Public Should Have Access to the Surveillance Court’s Opinions
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Mar 24, 2021

Punished for a Snapchat: Why Schools Shouldn’t Police Students’ Speech Outside of School

Punished for a Snapchat: Why Schools Shouldn’t Police Students’ Speech Outside of School
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Mar 9, 2021

Congress Shouldn’t Be Fenced Off to the People it Represents

Congress Shouldn’t Be Fenced Off to the People it Represents