Primers


Our primers are designed to get you up to speed on First Amendment issues–from the basics to cutting edge topics–in a minimal amount of time. We use interactive graphics and visual aids to simplify and explain complicated issues.

Is your speech protected by the First Amendment?

A primer to help you figure out when you have a constitutional right to speak freely.

Free Expression on Social Media

An interactive guide to the censorship policies of each major social media platform, and how they compare to each other and to the protections of the First Amendment.

The Quick Guide to Libel Law

How do libel laws work, and what do they mean for freedom of the press?

First Amendment Threats Tracker

Tracking the latest threats to the First Amendment.

Leaks and the Media

Everything you wanted to know about government leaks but were afraid to ask.

Protest Primer

How–and why–Americans exercise their right to assemble.

The Quick Guide to Spotting Fake News

Some easy tests to determine how seriously you should take a “news” story.