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Defines the First Amendment and offers a balanced overview of the law, legislation, and activism that have shaped these liberties today.

Presents an account of the Nazi/ Skokie conflict by the Executive Director of the Illinois ACLU chapter that defended Frank Collin's rights.

Describes the First Amendment freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.

A collection of ten controversial essays that debate issues concerning the First Amendment freedom of assembly and petition.

Explores the history and meaning of the right to assemble in the United States and explains how this right has been exercised in years past. Considers controversies surrounding the right to assemble and includes color photographs, a glossary, and additional reading sources.

Discusses free speech in the United States and examines important Supreme Court decisions dealing with the rights of free speech, free press, and peaceable assembly.

Examines events surrounding the proposed rally in 1978 of a handful of neo-Nazis in the primarily Jewish suburb of Skokie, Illinois, looking at the court case that was filed in protest against the rally, and discussing the actions of the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of the neo-Nazis and free speech.

Studies the historical origins of provisions of the First Amendment, which guarantees the freedoms of speech, religion, assembly, and the press.

Focuses on freedom of assembly and its close link to freedom of expression as guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.