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Limitations of the First Amendment

The First Amendment makes sure the United States government does not overstep in regulating speech and expression. It does not determine how private companies choose to censor content and people. This is complicated because much of our conversation and connection…

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The First Amendment and Sexual Expression

Sexual expression is protected by the First Amendment. Despite that, sexual content is often targeted for censorship and dismissed as trivial, obscene, or immoral. Lawmakers continue to argue for bans or restrictions on sexual material, often based on grounds of…

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Understanding the First Amendment and Free Speech

We often hear people say “I have free speech!” But what does that really mean? And how is it different from the First Amendment? Free speech and the First Amendment are closely related but not exactly the same. Free speech…

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