The University of South Carolina recognized a campus chapter of the free speech group Uncensored America after FIRE wrote the university explaining that its initial denial appeared to impermissibly discriminate against the group’s viewpoint.
This unit will address the social-emotional aspects of dealing with unwelcome but protected speech, and covers ways that students can build resilience, refutation, self-advocacy, and coping skills.
This featured lesson provides educators with a structured lesson plan and a range of resources designed to help them lead successful classroom discussions of the competing candidates and issues, even during a contentious election year.
This lesson explores the landmark cases and legal reasoning behind the strong speech protections that Americans uniquely enjoy, while correcting some common misconceptions.
Free speech rights have proven themselves essential in securing a fair hearing for demands for justice and equal Constitutional protection for marginalized groups and isolated, targeted individuals throughout U.S. history.