Do First Amendment Freedoms Apply in the Workplace?
Do you lose your First Amendment rights at work?
How the ‘Reindeer Rule’ Impacts Government Holiday Displays
Learn all about this little-known rule.
Why Is Christmas a Federal Holiday?
Exploring the relationship between Christmas and separation of church and state.
Freedom Forum Launches Freely Fest
Celebrating the power of music and our First Amendment freedoms.
First Amendment Stories of 2025: A Year in Review
From press access to non-citizens' First Amendment rights, 1A was front and center in 2025.
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First Amendment Term of the Week
Discover definitions for the many terms you’ll find in discussions of the First Amendment.
Trump Sues the BBC: First Amendment Analysis
Why is Trump suing the BBC and does he have a case?
SCOTUS Weighs in on Conversion Therapy Ban for Minors: First Amendment Analysis
As we await a decision from the Supreme Court, Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy remains…
My Favorite Things About the Free Spirit Conference
2025 Free Spirit Scholar Dominic Niyo shares his experience.
Speech Beyond the Spoken Word: Symbolic Speech Explained
Is nonverbal expression protected?
2025 Free Spirit Scholar: Ari Hickman
2025 Free Spirit Scholar Ari Hickman shares her experience.
Who Is a ‘Journalist?’ An Evolving Definition
Who gets to decide who is and isn't a journalist?
1A in Action: Frank Kameny and the Fight Against Employment Discrimination
We highlight Frank Kameny as part of our 1A in Action series.
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