Freedom of speech is a bellwether: how any society tolerates those with minority, disfavored, or even obnoxious views will often speak to its performance on human rights more generally.

I disagree with what you say but will defend to the death your right to say it.” ­­— Voltaire (1694-1778) When Thomas ...

Freedom of speech is the right to say whatever you like about whatever you like, whenever you like, right? Wrong. 'Freedom of speech is the right to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of ...

This plays into already raging debates at many schools over free speech and academic freedom. Judy Woodruff… News Wrap: Supreme Court sides with cheerleader kicked off squad for social media ...

James Madison, who drafted the Bill of Rights, insisted on referring to speech as “the” freedom of speech to emphasize that it preexisted the government. He believed freedom of speech was one ...