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More than 20 Million People Are About To Lose Internet Access Feb. 26, 2024
Rights & Resistance with the ACLU
For people across the country, reliable internet access allows them to engage with the world. Think ... Read More
Anti-DEI Efforts Are the Latest Attack on Racial Equity and Free Speech Feb. 19, 2024
Rights & Resistance with the ACLU
First, Donald Trump and right-wing extremists attacked government trainings on racism and sexism. Th... Read More
Taking Free Speech Seriously Feb. 08, 2024
Can the government prevent Big Tech from censoring political and cultural voices on their platforms?... Read More
The Importance of Defending the Free Speech Rights of Pro-Palestinian Students in Florida Jan. 29, 2024
Rights & Resistance with the ACLU
Like everyone else, college students have a First Amendment right to express their political opinion... Read More
In Defense of Free Speech and Free Silence Dec. 14, 2023
"I disagree with what you say but will defend to the death your right to say it." — Voltaire ... Read More
The University of Michigan Failed To Protect My Right To Free Speech Nov. 24, 2023
I arrived at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor on Thursday, Nov. 16 to deliver a speech on Isr... Read More
Trump Gag Order Raises Unsettled Constitutional Questions: A D.C. Circuit Judge Says the Government's Defense of the Order Gives Short Shrift to 'the First Amendment's Vigorous Protection of Political Speech' Nov. 22, 2023
"I'll be the only politician in history" who "won't be allowed to criticize people," former Presiden... Read More
What Ever Happened to the Freedom of Speech? Nov. 16, 2023
"Congress shall make no law ... abridging the freedom of speech." — First Amendment to the U.S... Read More
Canceling Cancel Culture Nov. 08, 2023
"I was not genuine in my own beliefs," says 23-year-old Rikki Schlott in my new video. "I self-censo... Read More
Why We Must Reject Efforts To Restrict Constitutionally Protected Speech on College Campuses Nov. 06, 2023
Rights & Resistance with the ACLU
The devastating conflict in Israel and Palestine has roiled campuses here at home. College students ... Read More
'Canceling' People Who Celebrate the Wanton Murder of Women and Children Is Also Free Expression Nov. 03, 2023
"Canceling" people who disagree with you over ordinary political issues is bad for civil society. Ru... Read More
Your Rights at Stake in Trump Trials Nov. 01, 2023
When the American Civil Liberties Union goes to bat for Donald Trump, it's a red flag. The ACLU gene... Read More
Court Advances Colorado Parental Choice Oct. 26, 2023
Not too many generations ago, preschool was for the relative few who could afford it. Today, it's a ... Read More
Hate Trump All You Like, The Gag Order Is Still Wrong Oct. 20, 2023
This week, U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan overseeing United States v. Donald Trump issued a... Read More
Authoritarian Thugs Continue Their Persecution of Jack Phillips Oct. 13, 2023
I've been writing about Denver-area baker Jack Phillips for over a decade now. It's clear to me he's... Read More
Holding Protest Leaders Liable for Others' Violence Threatens First Amendment Rights: A Lawsuit Against a Black Lives Matter Activist Could Have a Chilling Impact on Constitutionally Protected Activity Oct. 11, 2023
During a 2016 Black Lives Matter protest in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, someone picked up a rock or a pi... Read More
Holding Protest Leaders Liable for Others' Violence Threatens First Amendment Rights: A Lawsuit Against a Black Lives Matter Activist Could Have a Chilling Impact on Constitutionally Protected Activity Oct. 11, 2023
During a 2016 Black Lives Matter protest in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, someone picked up a rock or a pi... Read More
As a New Term Begins, Where Does the Supreme Court Stand on Criminal Justice? Oct. 10, 2023
Rights & Resistance with the ACLU
It's that time of year: The U.S. Supreme Court will convene next week for a new term. While the last... Read More
Big Tech's Armageddon Oct. 04, 2023
Never before in U.S. history have Americans been less free to see and say what they want. The blame ... Read More
RICO and Domestic Terrorism Charges Against Cop City Activists Send a Chilling Message Sep. 25, 2023
Rights & Resistance with the ACLU
The 2020 police killing of George Floyd launched the largest protests in U.S. history and a nationwi... Read More
