Woodhull Freedom Foundation Debunks Free Speech Myths in Latest “Fact Checked” Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — November 3, 2025 — Washington, DC
The Woodhull Freedom Foundation has released the newest module in its Fact Checked by Woodhull series, a public education initiative dedicated to separating fact from fear and lies on issues of sexual freedom and human rights.
This latest module, Free Speech, examines widespread myths about the First Amendment, free speech, and free expression, highlighting how misunderstandings of these core principles are often used to justify censorship, discrimination, and attacks on sexual freedom.
“Free speech is central to our American identity and one of our most essential freedoms,” said Ricci Levy, President and CEO of the Woodhull Freedom Foundation. “Sexuality is often the first target for those seeking to restrict this right. Understanding how the First Amendment truly works is crucial to protecting our sexual freedoms. We’re proud to offer this important resource.”
Each Fact Checked article provides clear, accessible information to help the public counter misinformation and understand the rights that protect expression, identity, and autonomy. The series underscores Woodhull’s commitment to defending human rights by empowering individuals and communities with verified knowledge, as informed people are the strongest defenders of freedom.
The latest Fact Checked can be accessed on Woodhull’s website and is available for download here.
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About Woodhull Freedom Foundation
Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Woodhull Freedom Foundation is a non-profit organization that works to change laws, policies, and practices across a range of issues that deny or threaten people’s fundamental human right to sexual freedom. Founded in 2003 and named for Victoria Woodhull, the 19th-century feminist, activist, and suffragette who fought for the right for women to vote in public elections, the Foundation is the preeminent voice at the intersection of sexual rights and human rights that continues to fight against the tyranny of widespread sexual repression in America. To learn more, visit www.woodhullfoundation.org.
About Fact Checked by Woodhull
Woodhull’s Fact Checked by Woodhull program uses peer-reviewed research, compiled and analyzed by professional researchers, to debunk myths weaponized to justify the repression of sex, sexuality, and gender expression. The series has addressed myths related to Sex Work, Pornography, Age Verification Laws, and Free Speech.
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