Fact-checking myths about the First Amendment and free speech is essential because misunderstandings of this fundamental right shape how people think about freedom itself. The First Amendment protects vital freedoms of speech, religion, and expression but it’s also frequently misused to excuse discrimination, justify censorship, or spread misinformation about sexuality, education, and identity. By examining the facts, we can recognize when these rights are being twisted, challenge false claims made in their name, and uphold a more inclusive and truthful vision of free expression.
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 is a value: something we beli…
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