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The First Amendment
A video entitled "The First Amendment" that discusses the rights that are protected under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Wonderscape
The Bill of Rights and the First Amendment Explained
Explore the significance of the Bill of Rights and the First Amendment in American history. Understand why these amendments were necessary for protecting individual freedoms and limiting government power. Learn about the rights enshrined...
Mr. Beat
Why You Don't Hear Dirty Words on Radio or TV | FCC v. Pacifica Foundation
In episode 18 of Supreme Court Briefs, a son doesn't like his teenage son hearing bad words on the radio, so takes action. George Carlin, meanwhile, remains perplexed.
Mr. Beat
Do You Have to Say the Pledge of Allegiance? | West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette
In episode 19 of Supreme Court Briefs, a bunch of Jehovah's Witnesses don't salute the American flag nor say the Pledge of Allegiance, and almost everybody else freaks out about it.
Hip Hughes History
Hustler Magazine vs Falwell: Supreme Court Review
An overview of the the landmark decision, Hustler Magazine vs Falwell. Done with as much grace as possible when you are talking about religious figures having sex with their mother.
Wonderscape
History Kids: Constitutional Amendments 1-5
The video discusses some of the key amendments in the United States Constitution, specifically focusing on the First, Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Amendments. It explains the importance of these amendments in protecting individual...
Ancient Lights Media
US Constitution: Freedom of the Press
Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 6. This clip examines the guarantee of Freedom of the Press in the Bill of Rights as well as the legal limitations placed on this right.
Curated Video
Should there be curbs on free speech?
Free speech is at the heart of a healthy democracy, but in recent years it has come under attack. Controversial views are being silenced to protect vulnerable people from harm. The Economist's Jon Fasman offers his take on how societies...
Ancient Lights Media
US Constitution: Freedom of Speech
Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 7. This clip examines the guarantee of Freedom of Speech in the Bill of Rights. It also looks at the legal limitations imposed on this right.
Ancient Lights Media
US Constitution: Freedom of Religion
Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 5. This clip explains the guarantee of Freedom of Religion as it is spelled out in the U.S. Constitution.
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White House crackdown on “antifa” lacks legal teeth, experts say
New ReviewExperts on extremism say President Trump lacks the legal basis to designate antifa a terrorist organization — but they say the move could still chill constitutionally-protected speech. (Scripps News)
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Supreme Court taking up conversion therapy ban
New ReviewA majority of Supreme Court justices on Tuesday seemed likely to side with a Christian counselor who is challenging bans on LGBTQ+ “conversion therapy” on First Amendment grounds. (Scripps News)
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Jimmy Kimmel makes emotional return with monologue about free speech
New ReviewAfter a six-day suspension, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel broke down in tears during his return to TV with a monologue focused on the importance of the maintaining the right to free speech while still poking fun at the Trump administration.
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Breaking: Judge Sides with CNN in Dispute Over White House Access
A federal judge made a limited ruling Friday that the White House must immediately restore press access to CNN correspondent Jim Acosta on Fifth Amendment grounds.
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Judge Sides with CNN in Dispute Over White House Access
A federal judge made a limited ruling Friday that the White House must immediately restore press access to CNN correspondent Jim Acosta on Fifth Amendment grounds.
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Court blocks Louisiana law requiring schools to post Ten Commandments in classrooms
A panel of three federal appellate judges has ruled that a Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in each of the state’s public school classrooms is unconstitutional. (Scripps News)
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AP wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists
A federal judge ordered the White House on Tuesday to restore The Associated Press’ full access to cover presidential events. (Scripps News)
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Fate of TikTok in hands of US Supreme Court as critical deadline approaches
Supreme Court justices will meet Friday to determine the fate of the popular social media platform TikTok in the United States. (Scripps News)
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Susan Hogarth is suing North Carolina over a ballot selfie the state says was illegal
In March, Susan Hogarth voted in the North Carolina primary and took a selfie with her completed ballot. The following week, state election officials told her she had broken the law. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
White House Issues Guidelines On Prayer In Schools
The White House has charged nine federal agencies with reversing rules the president called "discriminatory" against religious services groups.
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The Future Of Content Moderation As Musk Takes Twitter Private
In recent weeks, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has proposed relaxing Twitter content restrictions and ridding the platform of "spambot" accounts.
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Supreme Court Takes Up Case About Praying High School Football Coach
The case involves former high school football coach Joe Kennedy, who was fired after kneeling and praying with students on the field after games.
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Sarah Palin's Defamation Lawsuit Against The New York Times Has Begun
Palin is suing the Times and its former editorial page editor James Bennet over a June 2017 editorial titled "America’s Lethal Politics."
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SCOTUS Agrees To Hear Case About Catholic School Teachers
Two California teachers sued Catholic schools they worked at for wrongful termination, but the churches claim they have immunity.