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Many Americans Don’t Know It, but Their Employers Can Censor Their Political Speech
Employers fire people all the time for expressing views contrary to the employer's, or for engaging in political activity at all.
Expect More Murders: Why the Radical Right Kills
With the demonizing narratives of the Trump administration, we should brace ourselves for more violence from the radical right.
Free Speech on Campus: A Critical Analysis
There is a much longer history of conservative speakers being invited to campuses under the banner of free speech.
The Home of Free Speech™: A Critical Perspective on UC Berkeley’s Coalition With the Far-Right
“Free speech” is commonly used to discourage diversity and perpetuate structural violence against minorities.
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Campus Activists Fight Fordham University’s Ban on Students for Justice in Palestine
Members of Fordham's banned Students for Justice in Palestine chapter are now suing the university.
Trump’s Threat to Libel Law: How the President Seeks to Silence Critics
Aided by appointees like Gorsuch, Trump could use libel lawsuits to undermine freedom of the press.
Tennessee University Fires NPR Reporter After Politicians Complain
The firing of Jacqui Helbert exemplifies why universities need strong policies and procedures to protect freedom of the press on campus.
Throughout History, the Powerless Have Fought With Words for Liberation
The “Verso Book of Dissent” offers a mosaic of dissenting voices through four millennia of world history in one volume.
Lifting Political Restrictions on Churches Would Open the Secret-Money Floodgates
For years, conservative evangelicals have been advocating for the repeal of the Johnson Amendment. They've found an ally in Trump.
Free-Speech Restrictions Leave Federal Workers Anxious About Challenging Trump
The First Amendment does not always protect civil servants from reprisal.