freedom of speech

Studies the controversy surrounding the Supreme Court's decision to uphold Gregory Lee Johnson's right to burn an American flag in protest.

Provides comprehensive information about the Schenck v. United States First amendment case, and explains why and how the verdict upheld U.S. citizens' first amendment rights.

Protected by the Bill of Rights, the freedom of speech and expression is one of the most cherished rights possessed by citizens of the United States. Learn how this right protects the media and explore why this right is important to young people today.

Presents an historical narrative that explores the history of civil liberties in wartime and the state of an individual's constitutional rights during the Bush administration.

Presents an investigation of civil liberties during wartime from the 1798 Sedition Act under John Adams through the major wars of the twentieth century and War on Terrorism and examines America's tendency to compromise first amendment rights in the name of national security.

Gifted orators Darcy Lange and Billy Rediger, with the backing of the persuasive Marsuvees Black, convince the government to pass a law banning racial and religious speech and classifying it as hate speech which carries a harsh punishment, and Johnny Drake, a follower of Christ, refuses to allow the new legislation to stand.

Follow the Dixie chicks, the top selling female band of all-time, through the now infamous anti-Bush comment made by the groups lead singer Natalie Maines in 2003. Follow the lives and careers of the Dixie Chicks over a period of three years during which they were under political attack and received death threats, while continuing to live their lives, have children, and make country music. At a time when the United States is fighting for democracy and freedom in another country, it raises questions about our own right to freedom of speech and the negative consequences it sometimes has.

This book explains the origins of the debate on the right of freedom of speech and the current state of the law on freedom of speech and examines some of the arguments for and against limits on freedom of expression.