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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Nov 23, 2011
Police Violence on Occupy Protestors Is Unhealthy for Democracy
Nov 16, 2011
Michigan Is a Window to America
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Nov 16, 2011
Yesterday’s Occupy Wall Street Evacuation: Protecting Public Health or Endangering It?
Nov 16, 2011
Good Idea, Poor Follow-Through: Congress' Mistakes with SOPA
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Nov 15, 2011
ACLU Sues Oakland Police Department to Stop Violence Against Protesters
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Nov 10, 2011
ACLU in Court Defending the Freedom of Speech for Ex-Gitmo Prosecutor
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Nov 10, 2011
It Was Close, But We Won: Viva Net Neutrality!
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Nov 8, 2011
Survey Shows Sexual Harassment in School Is All Too Common