In Defense of Offense: Student Artwork in Kentucky
What happens when a cop complains that student artwork is “propaganda?”
Free Speech Friday: Trump, Apple vs. FBI, Johnny Cash and Gloria Steinem
Trump Aims to Sue Journalists "Like You've Never Got Sued Before" Right Wing Watch reports Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump fired up supporters at a rally with a call to undo the First Amendment: “One of the things I’m going to do if I win, and I hope I do and we’re certainly leading, is I’m going to open up our [...]
Florida Man Wants City to Declare Vagina Monologues ‘Inappropriate’
A local businessman wants a Florida city council to bar performances in a publicly-owned theater that he deems inappropriate.
When College Presidents Block Campus Free Speech
Two college presidents have decided that speakers selected by students should not appear on campus.
Virginia “Sexually Explicit Content” Bill Undermines Public Education
A Virginia bill that would require public schools to notify parents of "sexually explicit content" poses a profound threat to public education and First Amendment principles.
Changing District’s Book Challenge Policy: An Invitation to Censor?
In Florida, a seemingly minor change to a policy regarding how schools handle book challenges could have far-reaching implications.
Artists, Anti-Censorship Group Protest Cancellation of Israel-Palestine Play
After complaints, a Florida Jewish community center cancels performances of a play about the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Free Speech Friday: LGBT Theater, Campus Free Speech, Scalia
Free Speech Friday: LGBT Theater, Campus Free Speech, Scalia.
School’s Banning of Racism Video Raises First Amendment Concerns
A Virginia school district's decision to ban a short video about affirmative action, along with the suggestion that it may ban other "racially divisive" material, raises serious First Amendment concerns.
Racism Video Should Spark School Discussion– Gets Censored Instead
The video, as it was intended to do, has sparked a lively debate. Shouldn't a school seek to nurture that discussion instead of stifling it?
Florida High School Libraries Restrict Access to Award-Winning Graphic Novel
A parent of an elementary school student complained about a graphic novel in the school library. Is that any reason to restrict the book in the same district's high school libraries?
Free Speech Friday: Facebook, Free Speech Zones and Being Offended
Some of the free speech and censorship news from the week that was.
Students Form Gay-Straight School Club. What’s the Problem?
At Franklin County High School in Tennessee, some students and parents are outraged by the very existence of the Gay-Straight Alliance.
Hysteria Over Graphic Novel in Florida
A local TV news outlet is whipping up a frenzy in Florida schools over an award-winning graphic novel.
Free Speech Friday: Newspaper Nipples, Satanism and Bernie Sanders
Free speech highlights from the week: Facebook deletes marijuana pages. Georgetown tells students they can't engage in political speech, a high school newspaper is censored.
Anti-Racism Activism Stifled at Boston College?
Sometimes the real threat to free speech doesn't come from campus activists but administrators.
Enfield ‘Idiot’ Controversy: How to Protect Artistic Freedom
After a censorship controversy over 'American Idiot' grabbed headlines, NCAC and other free speech groups offer advice on how the school can turn this into a learning experience, and protect students' artistic freedom going forward.