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Why is the First Amendment important in a democratic society?

The First Amendment is essential to American democracy because it protects freedom of speech, religion, the press, peaceful assembly and the right to petition the government. It allows citizens to express opinions,
The Daily Signal

SCOTUS Has a Shot to Take a Major First Amendment, Free Press Case. Here’s What’s at Stake.

Catherine Herridge urges SCOTUS to review a ruling impacting press freedom. Explore the implications for journalism and free speech.

America’s courts keep defending the First Amendment as Trump tries to silence critics

The American courts keep defending the First Amendment despite President Donald Trump’s best efforts to crack down on free speech and the free press.

Litigators of the Week: A First Amendment Win for CNN, Politico and MS NOW Against White House Press Ban

Gibson Dunn’s Theodore Boutrous Jr., Katie Townsend and Connor Sullivan followed an emergency win restoring their clients’ White House access with a preliminary injunction finding likely First Amendment violations.

NPR CEO who previously called First Amendment a 'challenge' to receive 'First Amendment Award'

NPR CEO Katherine Maher will receive Harper's Magazine First Amendment Award despite once calling the amendment a "challenge" to fighting disinformation.
The Nation

The First Amendment Will Suffer Under Trump

Given what’s heading our way, we need a capacious view and robust defense of the First Amendment from all quarters. Former president Donald Trump in Milwaukee in 2020. This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To stay on top of important ...
Yahoo

Is hate speech protected by the First Amendment? What to know after Charlie Kirk's killing

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's murder, a fierce First Amendment debate over the concept of "hate speech" has taken center stage across the nation. Conservative ...
Phys.org

How the First Amendment protects Americans' speech, and how it does not

Imagine a protest outside the funeral of a popular political leader, with some of the protesters celebrating the death and holding signs that say things like "God Hates the U.S./Thank God for 9/11," "America is Doomed" and "Don't Pray for the U.S." No ...