freedom of speech

Explores mainstream news through the lenses of history, geography, civics, and economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of mainstream news in the media.

Explores fake news through the lenses of history, geography, civics, and economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of fake news in the media.

"Freedom of speech is a fundamental aspect of American democracy, and university campuses have historically been central to the free speech debate through serving as protectors of this constitutional right. In recent years, campuses have returned to the center of this debate as our notion of what kinds of speech are acceptable and how speech should be controlled continues to develop. With the rise of trigger warnings, designated free-speech zones, and controversial speakers being disinvited from lecturing at universities, the question of whether campuses continue to represent the future of free speech or symbolize its repression has become progressively urgent"--Amazon.

A collection of articles debating issues related to free speech such as censorship, restrictions on the press, pornography, and libel.

Freedom of speech is a bedrock principle of the Bill of Rights, but it is often misunderstood-and it is not always honored as originally intended. This book helps teen readers understand what the issues are, how they have come about, what actions are being taken to address the concerns, and why some of those actions are controversial.

Through examples, historical context, and clear explanations, readers learn the full extent of their freedom of speech.

"Dispelling rampant confusion about "hate speech," this book explains how U.S. law appropriately distinguishes between punishable and protected discriminatory speech. It shows that more speech-restrictive laws consistently have suppressed vital expression about public issues, targeting minority viewpoints and speakers; and that "counterspeech" has more effectively promoted equality and societal harmony"--Provided by publisher.

"When members of the founding generation protested against British authority, debated separation, and then ratified the Constitution, they formed the American political character we know today-raucous, intemperate, and often mean-spirited ... [This book describes] colorful and stormy protests that included effigies, pamphlets, songs, sermons, cartoons, letters and liberty trees. Solomon explores through a series of chronological narratives how Americans of the Revolutionary period employed robust speech against the British and against each other"--Provided by publisher.

Contains nineteen essays that present different perspectives on issues related to censorship, including flag burning and Internet filtering.

A collection of seventeen essays examining the controversies related to free speech and hate speech. Explores legislation, free speech on college campuses, censorship, and punishment. Includes organizations to contact.