Public recording laws: what’s allowed and what’s not?
Can you record anything in a public space and assert your First Amendment rights to anyone who tells you to stop?
3 myths about freedom of assembly in the United States
Most Americans know our Constitution protects citizens’ rights to protest, but this freedom isn’t as absolute and simple as people mistakenly assume it is. Here are some of the most prevalent myths about your freedom to assemble in public spaces.
Does the First Amendment protect in-person religious congregations?
Why are so many religious leaders challenging state governors’ restrictions on social gatherings during the coronavirus outbreak? How else can centers of faith adapt during a pandemic?
Break the Monotony: Become an FAV Member
FAV Colleagues, Are you going stir crazy in your home, sheltering in place? When I was in combat, which seems to be the terminology that politicians on the left and right are using to speak about the pandemic, soldiers found it hard to see daily progress. Each day...
Will Covid-19 lead to more government-imposed censorship online?
How are governments and tech companies increasingly censoring citizens and users’ information posted and shared online? This is a free speech issue that affects all of us.
How to be socially distant without being socially “distant”
Although social distancing is important, it can be challenging. How are you staying in touch with people?
April 2020 Newsletter: Virtual Symposium Announced!
Dear FAV members & supporters, Covid-19 has stressed the country and continues to expose divisions within our society, where even public health issues become politicized. Elected officials should attempt to balance civic liberties while ensuring the public good...
Remote religion: How faith institutions are adapting to social distancing restrictions sparked by Covid-19
How has the coronavirus outbreak affected religious institutions? From remote services to social-distancing-approved community outreach measures, discover how leaders and groups from a variety of faiths are adapting to the Covid-19 era.
How could pandemics affect Americans’ First Amendment freedoms now and in the future?
How is the coronavirus outbreak affecting our First Amendment rights? You might be surprised by the new ways people are still assembling in this unprecedented era of "social distancing."
Virtually, Anyone?
FAV Friends, Given the social restrictions from the Covid-19 virus, we shifted our programming to virtual platforms. Faith leaders from different religions provided a panel discussion during our recent Town Hall on how faith communities are adapting to the virus...
3 useful strategies for detecting fake information online
On an individual level, how can we do a better job of detecting and preventing the spread of false information online? Try out these 3 strategies for combatting any fake news or reviews you come across.
Looking for a Silver Lining of Coronavirus
All, We realize that our link from Saturday's email needed fixing. Here it is if you didn't get to read the rest of our update on postponing programing from FAV thru May 1. We the people, are in some uncharted waters with respect to public health. As a result of many...