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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Feb 9, 2011
Surveillance Cameras in Chicago: Extensive, Pervasive and Unregulated
Feb 9, 2011
Victory! North Carolina Settles ACLU/Amazon Privacy Case
Feb 8, 2011
Court Unseals ACLU and EFF's Motions on Behalf of Twitter User Birgitta Jonsdottir
Jan 27, 2011
You Have Every Right to Snap That Picture
Jan 21, 2011
Are We Safer? Good Question.
Jan 20, 2011
When Free Speech Isn't Really Free
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Jan 13, 2011
Thoughts on Speech After the Arizona Tragedy