News & Commentary about Free Speech

Protecting free speech means protecting a free press, the democratic process, diversity of thought, and so much more. The ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ has worked since 1920 to ensure that freedom of speech is protected for everyone.
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Feb 16, 2023
Author George Johnson on Writing Black, Queer — and Banned — Stories

Feb 16, 2023
Their Memoir Is One of the Most Banned Books in America

Jan 12, 2023
The Dangers of Drag Censorship with Peppermint

Dec 15, 2022
End of Year Pop Quiz: How We Showed Up for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in 2022

Nov 29, 2022
Lessons Learned from Our Classroom Censorship Win Against Florida’s Stop W.O.K.E. Act

Nov 3, 2022
Pop Quiz: How Much Do You Know ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ The Midterm Elections?

Oct 20, 2022
It’s Time to Reaffirm Our First Amendment Right to Boycott

Sep 15, 2022
How to Fight Your School's Sexist Dress Code