Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and the First Amendment
Are for-profit Internet service providers (ISPs) hindering American citizens’ free speech rights? After the repeal of net neutrality laws and the rise of community broadband services in recent months, we must explore this topic more to uncover the answers.
What does Khashoggi’s death mean for global freedom of the press?
Washington Post reporter Jamal Khashoggi’s death was a shock to citizens around the world, but this wasn’t the only act of violence against a journalist that has occurred recently. What implications does this tragedy have for the future of press freedom in the U.S. and abroad?
October Updates from First Amendment Voice
“Speech is powerful. It’s the lifeblood of democracy, a precondition for the discovery of truth, and vital to our self-development. But speech is also dangerous. It can corrupt democracy, enable or incite crime, encourage enemies, and interfere with government.” Those...
Does the First Amendment apply to high school newspapers?
Should high schoolers have the same level of First Amendment protections as adults when it comes to freedom of the press? Legal precedents and current censorship practices appear to be in conflict with each other.
First Amendment Voice 3rd Annual National Symposium
The Third Annual National Symposium took place at the National Constitution Center on September 15th in the City of Philadelphia under the theme “E Pluribus Unum or Divided?” exploring what unites us as a country and where social divisions...
Fake news and the First Amendment
Why is fake news such an important issue lately? How will our First Amendment rights be affected by the "fake news" phenomenon?
October 2018 Newsletter
FAV Family, Many FAV supporters had the privilege of interacting with experts from the first amendment space in Philadelphia during our national Symposium, in addition to meeting lots of people interested in civil discourse. After Dr. Wilson Goode, the first African...
Fired over social media posts: Is this a First Amendment violation?
Countless stories of people getting fired over social media posts they made have been flooding the news recently. Doesn’t this violate people’s First Amendment rights? The answer largely depends on who your employer is.
3rd Annual First Amendment Voice National Symposium
Our national convening in the City of Philadelphia for our Third Annual National Symposium took place at the National Constitution Center on September 15th. The theme this year was “E Pluribus Unum or Divided?” as we explored what unites us as a...
2018 National Symposium
The Third Annual National Symposium took place at the National Constitution Center on September 15th in the City of Philadelphia under the theme “E Pluribus Unum or Divided?” exploring what unites us as a country and where social divisions might be widening. The...
How do filter bubbles lead to political polarization?
Are personalized web browsing experiences offered by social media sites and search engines as benevolent and helpful as they appear? Not quite, according to experts on political polarization.
The 3rd Annual First Amendment Voice Symposium is just around the corner
Learn more about this year’s First Amendment Voice National Symposium and get more involved in your community with the life-changing lessons you’ll take away from this event!