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Oct 1, 2021

Conceal and Carry Restrictions Can Help Protect Freedom of Expression

The First Amendment implications of a Second Amendment case
The First Amendment implications of a Second Amendment case
A sign at the entrance of the city hall in Anchorage, Alaska, that warns handgun owners that guns are prohibited in the building.
A sign at the entrance of the city hall in Anchorage, Alaska, that warns handgun owners that guns are prohibited in the building.
Sep 26, 2021

Banned Books Week and the Struggle Against Censorship 

This week marks the annual observation of Banned Books Week, the American Library Association's celebration of the freedom to read.   

This week marks the annual observation of Banned Books Week, the American Library Association's celebration of the freedom to read.   

I read banned booked pin on a jacket
I read banned booked pin on a jacket
Aug 13, 2021

Church or Jail? Federal Court Delivers Qualified Immunity Win For Religious Freedom

A Colorado man can sue the officer who revoked his parole for not attending worship services, a federal court ruled.
A Colorado man can sue the officer who revoked his parole for not attending worship services, a federal court ruled.
"Equal Justice Under Law" engraving above entrance to US Supreme Court Building.
"Equal Justice Under Law" engraving above entrance to US Supreme Court Building.
Jun 15, 2021

The Problem With Censoring Political Speech Online – Including Trump’s

No one is required to publish politicians’ speech, but online platforms should be cautious when censoring them.
No one is required to publish politicians’ speech, but online platforms should be cautious when censoring them.
Man holding iPhone with social media icons displayed on the screen
Man holding iPhone with social media icons displayed on the screen
May 7, 2021

How to be a year-round advocate  

Legislators may have gaveled out for the year, but that doesn’t mean they’re off the clock. Let’s talk about how you can lobby your lawmakers outside the halls of the capitol.  

Legislators may have gaveled out for the year, but that doesn’t mean they’re off the clock. Let’s talk about how you can lobby your lawmakers outside the halls of the capitol.  

Image of people at Pints and Politics in Sioux Falls, SD 2018
Image of people at Pints and Politics in Sioux Falls, SD 2018
Apr 30, 2021

The Supreme Court Considers a Cheerleader’s Off Campus Free Speech Rights

The high court heard arguments this week in one of the most important student free speech cases to reach its bench.
The high court heard arguments this week in one of the most important student free speech cases to reach its bench.
Snapchat stories on a smart phone.
Snapchat stories on a smart phone.