Freedom Forum

If the First Amendment protects free speech, are you allowed to say whatever you want to whoever you want — including police officers? It's not that simple. Here's everything to know about when swearing at the police may (and may not) be protected. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3L8q219

Happy #FourthOfJuly! Today we celebrate our independence — and the First Amendment.

The First Amendment protects freedom of religion, which includes beliefs that may be seen as unusual or strange. But what about cults? Are such groups illegal? What makes a cult a cult? What's the difference between a cult and a religion? ➡️ https://bit.ly/4eP4gge

The Supreme Court didn't issue a final ruling on the future of the Internet today, instead sending cases involving Florida and Texas laws that limit social media platforms' ability to moderate content and ban users back to lower courts for further review. The court did, however, make it clear that social media platforms are expressing themselves when engaging in these activities, leading many to believe the laws will be struck down. Here's everything you need to know about free speech on social media. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4crizGo

Whether it's the words you say, the clothes you wear or the books you read, freedom of speech has been around for 232 years. But what exactly qualifies as speech hasn't always been so clear-cut. Discover 10 examples of what's protected by the First Amendment.

They say the internet never forgets. But do people have the right to have information about them removed from the web? Here's everything to know about erasing digital footprints and "the right to be forgotten."

Louisiana has become the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom. But how? Is this constitutional? Here's everything to know about the separation of church and state. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3KThwmm

Sesame Workshop was proud to receive the Freedom Forum's Al Neuharth Award for Excellence in Media, accepted by our President and Interim CEO Sherrie Westin. Thank you for this special honor for our work to help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. 

School officials in Florida have banned a book about book banning (seriously) — adding to the long list of titles that have been challenged in recent years. If the First Amendment protects free speech (which includes books), how is this possible?

Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II has exercised and supported freedom of expression, built a powerful movement against poverty, inequality and racism — and so much more. We're excited to honor him at our #FreeExpression24 awards this Thursday. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3X94x7v