News & Commentary about Free Speech
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Protecting free speech means protecting a free press, the democratic process, diversity of thought, and so much more. The ACLU has worked since 1920 to ensure that freedom of speech is protected for everyone.
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Aug 16, 2012
If Police Want Your Cell Phone Video As Evidence, Can You Just Email the File to Them?
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Aug 7, 2012
ACLU & Facebook Tell Appeals Court That “Like” Is Free Speech
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Aug 7, 2012
NYPD's Backwards Policy on Photography at Occupy Wall Street
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Aug 6, 2012
Get Tested Or Get Out: School Forces Pregnancy Tests on Girls, Kicks out Students Who Refuse or are Pregnant
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Aug 1, 2012
Constitution Doesn’t Need Purple Heart After Narrower Stolen Valor Bill Approved
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Aug 1, 2012
Historic Support for the Student Non-Discrimination Act