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Exploring what the government can (and can't) do on social media.

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1A in Action: Don’t Mute DC and Fighting for the Right to Go-Go

We highlight Don't Mute DC as part of our 1A in Action series.

First Amendment Stories of 2024: A Year in Review

From social media regulation to campus protests, 1A was front and center.

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Must-see photos taken by members of the media on election night.
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Not all spoofs and critiques are created equal.
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What you can (and can't) say (and do) at your polling place on Election Day.
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