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Curated Video
The Importance of Freedom of Speech: The Story of Greta Thunberg
This video discusses the concept of freedom of speech and assembly, using the example of Greta Thunberg's school strike for climate as a case study. It explores the limitations of these freedoms and encourages viewers to reflect on their...
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.
Cerebellum
America: Growth Of A New Nation 1798-1814 - First Constitutional Crisis
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. This video discusses 'The Alien and...
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.
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...
Mr. Beat
When Can Speech Be Banned? | Schenck v. United States
In episode 68 of Supreme Court Briefs, a Socialist Party leader distributes thousands of pamphlets encouraging young men to resist getting drafted to fight in World War One, but apparently that's illegal for real.
The Business Professor
1st Amendment and Commercial Speech
This video discusses the limited protections afforded commercial speech under the 1st Amendment of the US Constitution
Mr. Beat
Morse v. Frederick
In the fourth episode of Supreme Court Briefs, Mr. Beat goes back to 2002 to look at darn high schoolers causing mischief with a banner about marijuana. Is it their First Amendment right or are they disrupting school? Joseph Frederick, a...
Mr. Beat
Bong Hits 4 Jesus? | Morse v. Frederick
In the fourth episode of Supreme Court Briefs, Mr. Beat goes back to 2002 to look at darn high schoolers causing mischief with a banner about marijuana. Is it their First Amendment right or are they disrupting...
Mr. Beat
Going to Prison For Criticizing the Government | Debs v. United States
In episode 13 of Supreme Court Briefs, Eugene Debs gives a speech criticizing war and praising socialism. He promptly gets arrested for breaking the Sedition Act, and spends the next several years fighting for his freedom.
Curated Video
Rights Have Limits
"Rights Have Limits" explains that rights are not absolute by identifying specific examples and the reasons for those limitations.
Tom Scott
YouTubers have to declare ads. Why doesn't anyone else?
Around the world, there are regulations for "influencers". Those regulations make sure that if someone is paid to endorse a product, they have to declare that payment to the people watching. But why does no-one on TV, or film, or...
Gresham College
The Universities: Under Regulation - Baroness Ruth Deech
All universities are anxious to raise funds and some have come under criticism for accepting funds from despotic regimes which are seeking credibility and influence. What are the limits of fundraising? British universities have also...
The Guardian
The Internet Warriors
Why do so many people use the internet to harass and threaten people, and stretch the freedom of speech to its limits? Director Kyrre Lien meets a global group of strongly opinionated individuals, who spend their time debating online on...
The Daily Conversation
The March on Washington: Protest that Changed America
The 1963 March on Washington was the largest civil rights demonstration in U.S. history, where over 250,000 people gathered to demand jobs, equality, and justice. Led by organizers like Bayard Rustin and featuring powerful...
TLDR News
Trump's Social Media Executive Order & Twitter Battle Explained - TLDR News
This week President Trump has been taking swings at Twitter after they started fact-checking his tweets. Trump promised big moves and an executive order to limit the power of social media sites. And... well he delivered an executive...
Reading Through History
Ronald Reagan: Tear Down This Wall
For teaching resources covering the Cold War, visit us hereref='http://readingthroughhistory.com/2012/10/14/reading-through-history-the-cold-war-workbook/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>here Ronald Reagan speaks at the Brandenburg...
National Constitution Center
Classroom Discussion Starter: Freedom of Expression
The Ku Klux Klan wants to hold a rally on the Antietem battlefield. Should the federal park permit the rally? Or does the First Amendment have limitations? Scholars ponder these questions and more using a discussion starter video and...
National Constitution Center
First Amendment Speech and Press Part I
The First Amendment does not always protect free speech. An informative video focuses on how the government has interpreted free speech over the years and efforts like the Sedition Act to limit free speech. Academics learn how our...
Bill of Rights Institute
Schenck vs. United States
Freedom of speech isn't always guaranteed. Scholars investigate a Supreme Court case that brought to light the limits of the First Amendment. Viewers explore the issue of wartime rhetoric and how it changes the rules of free speech.
Bill of Rights Institute
Citizens United vs. FEC
Viewers investigate the case of Citizens United vs. FEC and how some donations changed the game of advertising during a campaign. They examine just how much money some spend in politics to support a candidate during the election...