#Find Your Voice: Massage Parlor Ordinance, FAV Podcast Episode 2
How could cashless payment systems affect freedom of speech?
How could cash-less payment apps hurt consumers’ privacy? It’s already a widespread concern in Hong Kong. Should Americans be worried as well?
July 2019 Newsletter
Dear FAV Advocates, Let’s hear from a veteran who sheds his military uniform and looks for ways to keep serving in his community in Georgia. Hello Everyone, I just recently joined the First Amendment Voice (FAV) team as the South Eastern Region Delegate. It is with...
#Find Your Voice: Civics in the Classroom, FAV Podcast Episode 1
Are some state laws unintentionally silencing dissent on college campuses?
Could the new free speech protection bills in Alabama and Texas actually backfire when it comes to protecting free expression on college campuses?
What is reporter’s privilege and how does the First Amendment protect it?
What protects journalists from having to reveal confidential information they obtained while investigating news stories? The First Amendment helps, but the amount of state-level involvement in reporter’s privilege might surprise you.
June 2019 Newsletter
Dear Friends, Many of you may have noticed we kicked off a membership drive last week. Please consider becoming a paid member to help us bring FAV programming to those who lack the resources or access. We are grateful to a generous donor who provided matching...
Should public school dress codes ban political expression?
As students get increasingly involved in politics, public schools are scrambling to adapt their dress code policies. They want to balance students’ presumed First Amendment rights to wear politicized attire and the schools’ mission to preserve a productive learning environment for all students.
May 2019 Newsletter
Dear Friends, I spent some time reflecting on a combat deployment yearbook last weekend as I worked on the 4th draft of a book manuscript. It was appropriate on Memorial Day, not only to consider those who made the ultimate sacrifice, but also to renew my own vigor in...
3 important free speech issues in higher education in 2019
The relationship between free speech and college campuses is always complicated, but there are some new issues that educators, administrators, politicians and students are debating in 2019. Here’s what you need to know:
Are protests effective tools for political/social change anymore?
Freedom to peacefully assemble is one of the less talked-about parts of the First Amendment. But in the Internet age, are public protests really effective for producing political or social change anymore?
Should restaurants be protected by the First Amendment?
Should restaurants be able to freely express their viewpoints via corporate donations without consequences from the government? San Antonio vs. Chick-Fil-A is an interesting case study.