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 USA/Thank God for 9/11,” ...

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 lawmakers and ...

After the death of right-wing conservative Charlie Kirk, a swell of conservatives is pushing to punish those who speak out about the 31-year-old's political assassination. People across the country ...

In the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assissination, a fierce First Amendment debate over the concept of hate speech has taken center stage across the nation. Conservative lawmakers and ...

The Lawrence school district offices building, located at 110 McDonald Dr., is pictured in May 2025. The Journal-World asked Lawrence school board candidates how they would apply First Amendment ...

Attorney General Pam Bondi, America’s highest-ranking law-enforcement official, declared in an interview posted to YouTube yesterday that federal law enforcement will “go after” Americans for hate ...

Throughout the history of the United States, there have been moments of national loss that remind us of the values that bind us together as Americans. I’m writing today not only as governor but as a ...

I have taught college students about the First Amendment for 10 years, the last three at the University of Iowa, where the course I teach is called, simply, “Freedom of Expression.” I came to this ...

Now that President Donald Trump is president once more and flexing the might of the federal government to punish the press and pressure media companies, Democratic critics are crying foul and suddenly ...

The authors review a recent court decision relating to a Colorado statute impacting social media sites. Protecting children and teens from the potential dangers of excessive screen time has been ...

At the height of the holiday season, colorful lights and vibrant displays are seen around the country, including on government property. But when decorations contain religious symbols – a nativity ...

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 USA/Thank God for 9/11,” ...