In the “fake news” era, as AI becomes more sophisticated by the day, misinformation can sometimes seem more prevalent than the truth. Free speech protects a lot — even what’s false. Do you know where ...

Columbia University reached a $200 million deal with the Trump administration in July. The Knight First Amendment Institute was among those concerned that it would hamper the school's autonomy. Though ...

U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, pushed to repeal the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Rating: Originated as Satire (About this rating?) A rumor that U.S.

ACLU Justice Division leader Ellen Flenniken saw people across the country come together to stand up for free speech, protest peacefully, and show that our power grows when we act as one. On Saturday, ...

Jane Fonda is reviving the Hollywood advocacy group to meet the high-stakes challenges to free expression in the Trump era. Jane Fonda accepts her Lifetime Achievement Award at last winter’s Screen ...

The First Amendment exhibit was installed at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia in September 2023. The interactive display allows visitors to test their knowledge of their rights. Tammy ...

Last week, a judge ruled that the Trump administration had violated the free speech of pro-Palestine academics whom the federal government had attempted to arrest, detain and deport. In the decision, ...

This Trumpian moment recalls the industry's infamous blacklist era. Fittingly, Jane Fonda has resurrected the Committee for the First Amendment. By Chris Yogerst “Any investigation into the political ...

The First Amendment is not merely ink on parchment – it is America’s covenant with itself. It ensures no leader can dictate what we say, publish, teach or worship. Yet, in 2025, Donald Trump’s ...

Visuals by Tate Rudisill and Ari Saperstein. After sifting through more than 6,000 files, publishing 12 stories and undertaking intensive reporting in September 2024, The State News reporters Alex ...

With the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence coming up next year, the League of Women Voters hosted an event celebrating the First Amendment on Oct. 1. Around 100 people crowded into ...