Freedom Forum https://www.freedomforum.org/ Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:28:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.freedomforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cropped-freedom-forum-icon-v1-32x32.png Freedom Forum https://www.freedomforum.org/ 32 32 From Comedic to Controversial: 11 of the Most Famous Political Cartoons in US History https://www.freedomforum.org/famous-political-cartoons/ Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:39:34 +0000 https://www.freedomforum.org/?p=21242 "Join, Or Die," the first known American political cartoon, published by Benjamin Franklin in the Pennsylvania Gazette, 1754.

Political cartoonists have been using their First Amendment rights for hundreds of years.]]> 1A in Action: Ron Sachs and His Historic Fight for Press Freedom on College Campuses https://www.freedomforum.org/1a-in-action-ron-sachs/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:59:50 +0000 https://www.freedomforum.org/?p=22450 An black-and-white image of a young Ron Sachs in a polo, set in a graphic that reads "1A in Action: First Amendment profile." A photo collage of newspapers is in the background

We highlight Ron Sachs as part of our 1A in Action series.]]> A Guardrail Against Government Restrictions on Speech: Strict Scrutiny Explained https://www.freedomforum.org/strict-scrutiny/ Fri, 17 Oct 2025 20:27:33 +0000 https://www.freedomforum.org/?p=22475 An image of the exterior of a courthouse against a blue sky with clouds

When do courts subject laws to the highest level of scrutiny?]]> Indiana University orders student paper to stop printing. Editors say it’s censorship https://www.freedomforum.org/indiana-university-newspaper-stop-printing/ Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:46:18 +0000 https://www.freedomforum.org/?p=22463 A stack of Indiana Daily Student newspapers.

Breaking down the controversy surrounding the Indiana University student newspaper.]]> Does the Pentagon’s Media Policy Violate the First Amendment? https://www.freedomforum.org/pentagon-media-policy-first-amendment/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:22:53 +0000 https://www.freedomforum.org/?p=22429 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calls on reporters for questions during a news conference at the Pentagon.

Breaking down the Pentagon's new media policy.]]> Free speech is facing threats in the US and beyond. Here are the pressure points https://www.freedomforum.org/free-speech-facing-threats-2025/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 21:10:06 +0000 https://www.freedomforum.org/?p=22363 A demonstrator waves a "Protect Free Speech" sign following a protest against the suspension of the "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" show, held near the theater where the show is produced in Hollywood.

Five First Amendment reporters explore the state of free speech.]]> Are ‘College GameDay’ Signs Protected by the First Amendment? https://www.freedomforum.org/college-gameday-signs-free-speech-first-amendment/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:33:58 +0000 https://www.freedomforum.org/?p=22378 Image of Notre Dame fans decked out in green and orange, holding signs and smiling

Who decides what is — and isn't — allowed?]]> What Is Political Speech, and Is It Protected by the First Amendment? https://www.freedomforum.org/political-speech/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:53:58 +0000 https://www.freedomforum.org/?p=22332 An illustration showing a man in a suit speaking emphatically in front of a large crowd waving signs

Political speech is the core type of speech the First Amendment was designed to protect.]]> The Free Exercise Clause: What You Need to Know https://www.freedomforum.org/free-exercise-clause/ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 14:14:38 +0000 https://www.freedomforum.org/?p=22279 Imagine showing a row of tan books with different religions written on the spines: Judaism, Islam, Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Protestantism

Learn all about the free exercise clause, a key part of the First Amendment's freedom of religion protections.]]> Where America Stands on the First Amendment: Key Takeaways https://www.freedomforum.org/2025-where-america-stands-survey-takeaways/ Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:55:11 +0000 https://www.freedomforum.org/?p=22186 Graphic of Liberty Bell with text that reads Where America Stands 2025 Survey Presented by Freedom Forum

Discover key takeaways from Freedom Forum's annual First Amendment survey. ]]>