New Campaign For Free Speech polling results demonstrate just how vulnerable free speech protections are in the United States. CFS polling results show: 51% of Americans think the First Amendment is outdated and should be rewritten. The First Amendment protects your right to free speech, free assembly, and freedom of religion, among other things. 48% believe “hate speech” should be illegal. (“Hate...

Currently the social media platforms can decided which content to allow on their sites because they are private entities. But many suggest that due to their popularity and ubiquitous presence in everyone's lives, these platforms should be considered public spaces. Public vs. Private Forum First we must explore the difference between a “public” and “private” forum when it comes to speech....

A recent Campaign for Free Speech poll, finding widespread hostility among the American public to free speech and free press, is cause for concern. But it’s not just the mainstream press, such as TV and print media, that Americans are skeptical of. Podcasts and blogs are under threat, as well. According to the poll, 36% of Americans would support a...

There’s not much politically in common between President Trump and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. But they do face similar legal issues related to the First Amendment. In July 2019, a federal appeals court ruled that President Trump could not block people from his Twitter account, which prevents them from reading his posts (unless they log out). The court ruled that because...