Does social media threaten the freedom of the press?
Is freedom of the press supported or harmed by the existence of social media? Discover 3 areas where social media might not be such a good influence on our First Amendment freedoms.
Instagram Contest for Students -Closed-
Update: Congratulations to our #FAVunity Grand Prize Winner, Hilary Cohen! Instagram Contest for Students Will you be in Philadelphia this September 15th? This is your chance to win FREE admission to our National Symposium at the National Constitution...
Fear appeals in public discourse
How are fear appeals changing the political landscape in the US? Scapegoating and emotionally charged rhetoric are not new phenomenons, but they’re certainly influencing American politics more than ever today.
July 2018 Newsletter
FAV Family, Are you worried that our society is becoming more divided? Please consider joining FAV this Fall at our Third Annual National Symposium in Philadelphia. We have an exciting line up of speakers coming together around the theme of E. Pluribus Unum or...
Why is public trust in the press so important?
How is declining public trust in our news organizations impacting our First Amendment freedoms? You might be surprised…
The pros and cons of lowering the legal voting age in the United States
Should the US lower its legal voting age to 16? Here are some pros and cons we should consider beforehand.
June 2018 Newsletter
FAV Family, In a recent trip to Philadelphia, I had the pleasure of meeting the new President of Valley Forge Military Academy and College. You might recall that I spoke at VFMAC in February about leadership as it relates to the First Amendment. We’re looking forward...
4 ways to fulfill your civic responsibilities beyond just voting
John F. Kennedy once said, "ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country." With this inspiring quotation in mind, have you considered the ways in which you can fulfill your civic responsibilities? Here are some ideas to help you get started.
Does the First Amendment protect citizens’ freedom to offend others?
The First Amendment doesn’t protect 100% of all forms of speech – but what about offensive speech? You might be surprised by what the Supreme Court has said about this issue.
May 2018 Newsletter
FAV Family, While lining up a coffee talk in partnership with PEN America to discuss Press Freedom and news consumption, I reached out to numerous organizations. One individual called me back, and we had a long conversation about FAV, press freedom and the type of...
How should the First Amendment regulate online advertising?
Should the First Amendment regulate online advertisements? If so, to what extent? Continue reading to learn more about online ads and commercial speech rights in the U.S.
Is the free speech on college campuses issue “overblown”?
President Trump recently said the free speech crisis on American campuses is "highly overblown." Is this really an accurate depiction of our present-day First Amendment controversies?