From protests and journalism to social media and campus speech, explore how the First Amendment safeguards everyone — ...

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Did you know the First Amendment protects the right to protest — but not all demonstrations are treated equally? When, where and how people protest can determine ... Are campus buildings protected?

The First Amendment is meant to protect freedom of speech for the nation's people and press. But this week, that protection was tested. The First Amendment's freedom of speech got a workout this week.

Demonstrators protest the suspension of the "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" show on Sept. 18, 2025, in Los Angeles, Calif. Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images Imagine a protest outside the funeral of a popular ...

(THE CONVERSATION) American colleges and universities are increasingly firing or punishing professors and other employees for what they say, whether it’s on social media or in the classroom. Some of ...

(THE CONVERSATION) American colleges and universities are increasingly firing or punishing professors and other employees for what they say, whether it’s on social media or in the classroom. Some of ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Ray Brescia, Albany Law School (THE CONVERSATION) Imagine a protest outside the ...

Imagine a protest outside the funeral of a popular political leader, with some of the protesters celebrating the death and holding signs that say things like “God Hates the USA/Thank God for 9/11,” ...