Americans are generally aware that the First Amendment gives them the right to express themselves but are pretty fuzzy on its actual details.
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The 2018 State of the First Amendment
Survey Reveals Americans Consider Fake News More Objectionable Than Hate Speech on Social Media
Every year the First Amendment Center of the Freedom Forum Institute surveys American views on freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition, and collects sample opinions on contemporary First Amendment issues.Read the full report
Power Shift Project
An initiative promoting workplace integrity on behalf of women in the news industry
The project’s goal is to eliminate sexual harassment and create opportunities for all.
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Media Literacy ‘Booster Pack’
Developed in partnership with AAUW, this set of resources is designed to help students navigate today’s complex media landscape and steer clear of “junk news.”
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Does it really matter that Americans don’t know exactly what the First Amendment says?
Navigating Free Speech on Campus: A Matter of Clarity and Consistency
If a public institution dedicated to the sharing of knowledge and ideas is the wrong place for controversial thoughts, what is the appropriate venue?
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Five dead, more hurt at Annapolis newspaper – a sad, sad story
“Enemies of the people?” No. Journalists are “the people.”
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