It’s time we stop reducing complex questions of religion and education to political debates about prayer.
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Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference
Applications are now being accepted for the 2020 conference.
Fifty-one high school students from across the U.S. will arrive in Washington D.C. to explore the First Amendment and the watchdog role of a free press.
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What’s in your news?
Newstrition® is a free interactive tool that makes it easy for the public to make informed decisions about what is real and what is “junk” news.
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The State of the First Amendment
2019 Survey Finds Broader Awareness of First Amendment Freedoms, But 29% Think It Goes Too Far
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.
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First Amendment-related news and commentary from the First Amendment Center.
Don’t Get Stuck on Prayers in Public Schools
First Amendment-ish
The First Amendment prevents the government from censoring or punishing your speech, but it doesn’t apply to private organizations.
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Q&A: Talia Buford (2004)
This feature is part of an occasional series showcasing alumni of the Chips Quinn Scholars Program. The features were prepared by Chipsters in the 2019 class.
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