Trump Chalk at Emory University
Students upset about pro-Trump chalk messages at Emory University make headlines.
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.
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?
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.
Anti-Racism Activism Stifled at Boston College?
Sometimes the real threat to free speech doesn't come from campus activists but administrators.
Connecticut High School Cancels Edited ‘American Idiot’ Show
Complaints from a few parents have apparently canceled a Connecticut high school's performance of 'American Idiot.'
Florida Bills Threaten Science Instruction and Freedom to Read
Two new bills are designed to empower ideologically-driven activists to shape what is taught in Florida's classrooms.
Are Millennials Iffy on Free Speech?
Are young people not so hot on free speech these days? Maybe. But it's not a new thing, and it's not just young people.
Is a Phallus a Firing Offense?
Did a dispute over phallus props in a theater production cost an adjunct professor his job?
Lois Lowry Responds to a Young Reader Bothered By ‘Bad Things’ In Her Novel
"I love that child... she's the one I write for."
Campus Protests and Free Speech Values
As protests rock several campuses, free speech rights seem to be up for debate. But there is no reason that equality and free speech should be considered opposing values.
What A Night! NCAC Gala Salutes Free Speech Defenders
On November 3 free speech defenders packed the house at New York's Tribeca 360 for NCAC's annual gala. The event honored acclaimed author Lois Lowry, writer and human rights activist Larry Siems, and the team behind And Tango Makes Three.
A School Book Fair, Without Underpants
A book fair won't carry a new Captain Underpants book, because one of the characters is gay.
Book Banning in… New Jersey?
What's happening in the Garden State? Right after Banned Books Week, we saw two efforts to remove books from public schools.
A Call For Police Transparency
NCAC joins groups in supporting the PRIDE Act, which would improve record-keeping of police-involved shootings around the country.
Just Teach Books That Won’t Offend Anyone
NCAC responds to a newspaper editorial arguing that removing books from a school because they offend one parent is "common sense."
Facebook’s Nudity Rules Still Make No Sense
Artists continue to struggle with Facebook's inconsistent policies on human nudity.
Tennessee Parent: Acclaimed Medical History Book is ‘Pornographic’
One parent wants an award-winning medical history book removed from a school district. The author says she has "confused gynecology with pornography."
Northwestern Prof Resigns Over Censorship Scandal
A prominent Northwestern University professor resigns in the wake of a censorship scandal involving a faculty magazine.
Straight Outta Compton’s Censorship Lesson
The popular film Straight Outta Compton offers a glimpse at the music censorship battles of that era, when a song's lyrics could warrant a letter from the FBI.
Here We Go Again: Video Games and Violence
The American Psychological Association released a long-awaited report on video games and violence. But is it really just "junk science?"
Americans Love… Censorship?
Are Americans really embracing book banning? A new poll seems to say so. But there are some important caveats.
Did the College Board Cave to Political Pressure Over AP History?
After months of pressure, the College Board has released a new framework for teaching AP US History. Does this mean the political pressure tactics worked?
Hip Hop Hologram: A Threat to Public Safety?
A controversial Chicago rapper appears via hologram at a concert promoting an anti-violence message. City officials cut the power and ended the show early. Can they really squelch speech they don't like?
Graphic Novel Isn’t Banned– But Isn’t in the School Library
A graphic novel was challenged in a New Mexico high school. A review committee voted to keep it. So why isn't the book on the shelves? A local reporter dug into the story.
Policing Art
Student artists are tackling police brutality-- and police groups aren't happy about it. Unfortunately, some schools are reacting by removing the work.
Terminated for Reading an Allen Ginsberg Poem?
A celebrated English teacher shared an Allen Ginsberg poem in an AP class. He's not a teacher anymore.
Censored Penguins Get Chilly Reception at California Charter School
A play about penguins was a hit at an anti-censorship conference. Days later, it was canceled at a nearby school.
Pamela Geller and Free Speech
The right-wing provocateur has the right to say what she wants. Does she think Arabs and Muslims have the same rights?
Police Groups React to ‘Don’t Shoot’ Library Art
Provocative art about police brutality in a Madison, Wisconsin library is causing controversy.
Perks of Being a Wallflower: Back in Wallingford
After weeks of controversy, a review committee in Wallingford, Connecticut has pushed back against the superintendent's attempt to remove the Perks of Being A Wallflower from high school classrooms.
Treating Rhymes as Crimes: The War on Hip-Hop
Prosecutors are using rap lyrics as a tool to charge rappers with crimes--even when there is no other evidence.
There Are Things Facebook Doesn’t Want You To See
Two more examples of the social media giant's rather peculiar standards about female nudity.
Whose Books Are Banned?
The ALA's list of the top 10 challenged and banned books includes plenty of familiar names, and teaches some larger lessons about diversity in literature.
“Removed From the Internet”: Dianne Feinstein’s Bizarre Call for Censorship
No, senator, you cannot remove a book from the internet.
Removal of Student Art Undermines Artistic Freedom
The decision to quickly remove a student art project involving a teepee from a California college campus sent the wrong message about artistic freedom and claims of offense.
A Victory for Parody! 3C and Three’s Company
Some good news for artistic free expression: A US District Court judge ruled that David Adjmi's play 3C, a parody of the hit TV sitcom Three's Company, does not infringe on that program's copyright.