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1A in Action: 12 Mental Health Activists Who Used the Power of the First Amendment

These activists have used their freedoms to raise awareness and create change.

Celebrating the Power of Music and the First Amendment at Freely Fest

The spirit of free expression took center stage on April 8 at Bridgestone Arena.

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It’s Graduation Season. What Are the First Amendment Implications When Universities Disinvite Commencement Speakers?

When can a public university disinvite a commencement speaker?

Isaac Arnsdorf on Building Trust One Story at a Time

2007 Free Spirit Scholar Isaac Arnsdorf spoke with Freedom Forum about the keys to producing…

Is the Government Watching You? Surveillance and the First Amendment, Explained

When does government surveillance violate the First Amendment?
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T‑Pain, The Killers, Janelle Monáe headline massive First Amendment music festival

The first-ever Freely Fest was held in Nashville to celebrate the First Amendment.
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Rick Rojas on Curiosity, Courage and the Fundamentals of Journalism

2006 Free Spirit Scholar Rick Rojas speaks with Freedom Forum about his experiences and career in journalism.
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Federal judge rules against restrictive Pentagon press policy

The policy sought to bar news outlets from reporting information not officially sanctioned for release by agency heads.
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