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Stewart speaks to guests after receiving his award at the 75th Annual Peabody Awards in New York

Former Denver Elections Worker’s Lawsuit Says She Was Fired for Speaking Out About Threats

She filed a federal lawsuit Monday, alleging election officials wanted to silence her and violated her First Amendment rights.

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Judge Continues to Block Florida Officials From Threatening Stations Over Abortion Ads

An attorney argued that robust free speech protections are vital for a functioning democracy, especially in matters involving difficult moral and religious issues like abortion.

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Infowars founder Alex Jones takes the witness stand to testify

Alex Jones Fighting Attempt To Sell His Social Media Account Rights in Infowars Auction

Jones’ lawyers argue the personal media accounts that use his real name are not owned by Infowars but are controlled by him and should be considered part of his “persona.”

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373rd Commencement Exercises at Harvard University in Cambridge

Harvard Suspends Library Privileges for Faculty Involved in ‘Study-In’ Protests

The practice involves protesters silently reading materials related to free speech while propping up signs about dissent and university policy.

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National First Amendment Event National Constitution Center Philadelphia

National First Amendment Summit: Experts on Free Speech and Content Moderation

Leading First Amendment scholars convened to discuss free speech conflicts, focusing on content moderation, censorship and online speech, at the National First Amendment Summit.

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National First Amendment Event National Constitution Center Philadelphia

National First Amendment Summit: Experts on Campus Free Speech Controversies

Leading First Amendment scholars convened to discuss campus speech and how educators and administration can balance the tension between free speech protections and student protest at the National First Amendment Summit.

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National First Amendment Event National Constitution Center Philadelphia

Washington Post’s Jason Rezaian Delivers Keynote Address at National First Amendment Summit

Jason Rezaian, director of press freedom initiatives for The Washington Post, discussed the vitally important role of journalists in society in his keynote address at the 2024 National First Amendment Summit.

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Law Enforcement Is Racing to Stop the Spread of AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Images

The Justice Department says existing federal laws clearly apply to such content, and recently brought what’s believed to be the first federal case involving purely AI-generated imagery.

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