News & Commentary about Free Speech
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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Sep 8, 2016
The San Francisco 49ers’ Colin Kaepernick Kneeled So That We May All Stand Taller
Aug 8, 2016
An Impolitic Situation: When Rights Disappear
Aug 1, 2016
Why Broadband Carriers are a Menace to Privacy
Jul 20, 2016
What Could Go Wrong With Asking Teachers To Monitor Kids for ‘Extremist’ Beliefs?
Jul 13, 2016
The Police in Baton Rouge Don’t Like It When Protesters Exercise Their Rights, So We’re Taking Them to Court
Jun 29, 2016
ACLU Challenges Computer Crimes Law That is Thwarting Research on Discrimination Online
Jun 29, 2016
Your Favorite Website Might Be Discriminating Against You
Jun 28, 2016
How Patent Law Held Back Communications Technology
Jun 9, 2016
Gov. Cuomo’s BDS Blacklist Is an Affront to Free Expression