Why Trump Reversed Himself on WikiLeaks
Yesterday's indictment of Julian Assange had as much to do with the precedent of the Obama administration as Trump's anti-press zeal.
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Does the First Amendment Protect Vanity License Plates and Bumper Stickers?
Dave Assman's attempt to get his last name on a Canadian plate has thrust the question back into the United States spotlight.
Viewfinder: The 40-Foot Cross at the Heart of a Supreme Court Case Over Separation of Church and State
A 40-foot cross that honors fallen World War I soldiers stands at a busy intersection on February 28th, 2019, in Bladensburg, Maryland.
Iowa Just Struck Down Its Ag-Gag Law. Where Do These Laws Stand in the Rest of the Country?
Ag-gag laws effectively criminalized undercover investigations for three decades, but now, the courts are turning the tide in favor of animal rights activists.
A Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Activists Who Covertly Record Police Interactions
The ruling is an important step forward for the First Amendment's "right to record," which has become increasingly valuable at a time when images of police brutality often go viral.
Has the Trump Administration Changed the Way My Brain Works?
If I spend enough of my lived experience fighting my way out of lies, I might find myself too exhausted to receive the truth when I'm done.
A New National Park Service Proposal Could Restrict Protest in Washington, D.C.
The proposed changes could put a fee on protesting in the nation's capitol.
Do American Prisoners Have Free Speech?
The shuttering of a prison debate club shows the precarious nature of free-speech rights among American inmates.
Dispatches: Finding Equal Ground in Political Discourse
News and notes from Pacific Standard staff and contributors.
What We Talk About When We Talk About Free Speech
Do overblown fears of the First Amendment's demise undermine healthy debate?