First Amendment

Americans overwhelmingly believe freedom of religion is important

It's considered a bedrock U.S. value. It's why the Pilgrims fled to the American continent. The overwhelming majority of Americans believe in the inviolability of its guarantees.

Adviser to Pentagon Counter-Extremism Group Warns of Protected Speech Crackdown

An adviser to the Pentagon’s Counter-Extremism Working Group (CEWG) is warning the Biden administration’s efforts to purge the military of “extremists” could violate individual First Amendment rights.

Landmark Free Speech Case: SCOTUS Rules Schools Can’t Police Social Media Posts Made Off-Campus

In an 8-1 vote, the Supreme Court ruled that the Mahanoy Area School District violated a student's First Amendment rights by punishing her for...

Mike Pompeo reflects on efforts to further religious liberty, vows to stay in ‘important fight’ for ‘soul’ of US

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reflected on his efforts to further religious freedom and promote peace during his time serving under the Trump administration and vowed to “stay in this important fight that we are all in for the soul of our country.”

Supreme Court Decision in ‘Profane Cheerleader’ Case Valuable for Religious Freedom, Say Legal Experts

First Amendment free speech cases that reach the U.S. Supreme Court are never about inoffensive words, it seems.

What You Need to Know About Supreme Court Rulings on Faith-Based Foster Care, Student Speech, and More

The Supreme Court has issued a number of significant rulings this term that affect everything from collegiate athletics to adoption agencies.

University wants ‘oppressive’ phrases like ‘picnic’ & ‘trigger warning’ retired, offers ‘alternatives’

Massachusetts’ Brandeis University has earned blowback for recommending phasing out numerous words and phrases it claims are offensive, including ‘picnic’, ‘policeman’, and ‘rule of thumb’.

Masterpiece Cakeshop Promises to Appeal Judge’s Ruling in Favor of Transgender Woman Who Wanted a Birthday Cake

Masterpiece Cakeshop, the Colorado bakery operated by a devout Christian and staffed by his family, on Wednesday promised to appeal an adverse ruling by a local judge in favor of a transgender attorney who requested a blue and pink birthday cake to celebrate her transition from male to female.

Supreme Court rules in favor of first amendment right for religious foster agencies

The case involved a religious foster agency and its right to continue to foster children with a Christian ethos, including their views on marriage, which they believe is between a man and a woman.

Cancel culture literally prohibits conservative voices on college campuses

Freedom of speech is guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution. It should be revered on our college campuses. Sadly, that is where it is most at risk.

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