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What the First Amendment doesn’t protect when it comes to professors speaking out on politics
What the First Amendment doesn’t protect when it comes to professors speaking out on politics Public colleges and universities have limited First Amendment rights compared to private institutions, meaning they can discipline employees for their speech more easily. The First Amendment only protects public employees’ speech when it’s about a “matter of public concern” or […]
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The limits of free speech protections in American broadcasting
The limits of free speech protections in American broadcasting The FCC’s power to regulate broadcasting is rooted in its authority to license stations “in the public interest, convenience, or necessity,” which has been upheld by the Supreme Court since 1943. The FCC’s expansive powers were established in the landmark case National Broadcasting Co. v. United […]
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Why free speech rights got left out of the Constitution – and added in later via the First Amendment
Why free speech rights got left out of the Constitution – and added in later via the First Amendment Free speech rights were not included in the original US Constitution, but were added later via the First Amendment. The First Amendment was included three years after the Constitution’s ratification, as a result of political compromise […]
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Censorship campaigns can have a way of backfiring – look no further than the fate of America’s most prolific censor
Censorship campaigns can have a way of backfiring – look no further than the fate of America’s most prolific censor The Trump administration’s efforts to suppress speech it disfavors may backfire, as seen in the case of comedian Jimmy Kimmel being suspended from his show and subsequently gaining more viewers than ever before. The history […]
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Why Jimmy Kimmel’s First Amendment rights weren’t violated – but ABC’s would be protected if it stood up to the FCC and Trump
Why Jimmy Kimmel’s First Amendment rights weren’t violated – but ABC’s would be protected if it stood up to the FCC and Trump Jimmy Kimmel’s indefinite suspension by ABC after making comments about the alleged shooter in Charlie Kirk’s death has sparked debate over whether it violates his First Amendment rights. The First Amendment protects […]
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How the First Amendment protects Americans’ speech − and how it does not
How the First Amendment protects Americans’ speech − and how it does not The First Amendment protects Americans’ speech, including speech that may be distasteful or unpopular, as long as it does not incite violence, is not obscene, and does not constitute defamation or a true threat. The government can regulate speech through “reasonable time, […]
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3 states push to put the Ten Commandments back in school – banking on new guidance at the Supreme Court
3 states push to put the Ten Commandments back in school – banking on new guidance at the Supreme Court Three US states – Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas – have passed laws requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools, despite federal trial court rulings blocking similar legislation. The laws are aimed at […]
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The case that saved the press – and why Trump wants it gone
The case that saved the press – and why Trump wants it gone President Donald Trump is attacking the American press through defamation lawsuits against CBS News, The Wall Street Journal, and other media outlets, seeking to restrict journalists’ ability to publish or broadcast critical stories. The Supreme Court’s 1964 ruling in New York Times […]
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The Supreme Court just upended internet law, and I have questions
The Supreme Court just upended internet law, and I have questions The Supreme Court has ruled that using age verification to gate adult content does not violate the First Amendment in the US. The court’s decision, Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, concludes that states have a valid interest in keeping children away from pornography and […]
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NPR sues Trump over executive order cutting funding for public broadcasting
NPR sues Trump over executive order cutting funding for public broadcasting NPR has sued President Trump over his executive order cutting federal funding for public broadcasting, claiming it’s unconstitutional and violates the First Amendment. The lawsuit alleges that Trump’s efforts to slash funding are retaliatory and aimed at punishing NPR and PBS for their perceived […]
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