Suspension of Georgia Students Who Posted Pictures of Crowded Hallways is Unconstitutional
“This retaliation flies in the face of these students’ First Amendment rights." More
Georgia’s Communications Law Poses Serious Threat to Media Freedom
“This law puts the independence of Georgian broadcasters at risk." More
From Informed Responsibility To Dangerous Denial: COVID Responses in Eurasia
There have been striking differences in how certain countries in Eurasia have responded to COVID-19 with regard to freedom of expression, access to information, and privacy rights. More
Bookstores Across America, Vol. Two: A Roundup of Ways to Support Indie Bookstores
With independent bookstores forced to shut their doors due to the global pandemic, we reached out to booksellers to ask them how readers can support their favorite stores while… More
PEN America: Book Burning at Georgia College is Disturbing
"It is deeply disturbing to see a group of students engaged in this kind of conduct,” said Jonathan Friedman, director of the campus free speech project at PEN America. … More
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