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“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any.” — Alice Walker

Since Charlie Kirk’s killing, the government has threatened to punish anyone who speaks ill of the conservative free speech activist. This violates the First Amendment.

Censorship efforts in Florida, Oklahoma, and beyond restrict teaching on race, gender, and LGBTQ issues, as well as limit political speech. The ACLU is fighting back.

From the “decency” fights of the 1990s to today’s “gender ideology” rule, the NEA’s funding shifts are sidelining queer voices. The ACLU is pushing back to protect artists.

As an opinion editor for the Columbia Daily Spectator during a historic year of campus protests and federal scrutiny, I saw firsthand how student journalists navigated censorship fears, administrative pressure, and growing national attention.

From funding cuts and executive orders to billion-dollar lawsuits, the Trump administration is mounting a historic assault on independent journalism and press freedom.

get the latest on ways you can support immigrant communities, how to get involved with the Equal Rights for All Campaign, a recap on the Oregon Legislative Session, and more!

From civil rights protests to Trump-era lawsuits, New York Times v. Sullivan continues to shape press freedom