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Speaking up shouldn’t get parents punished by their child’s school

Public Policy

After parents criticized their children’s French immersion school, the school responded with threats and intimidation.

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Tell Sparta’s Leaders: Repeal This Unconstitutional Speech Ban

Public Policy

Sparta’s ordinance bans “blasphemous” pamphlets, restricts anonymous speech, and forces paid leafleters to get government permission before distributing flyers. Tell city leaders to repeal this unconstitutional law.

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Don’t Let New York Criminalize Peaceful Protest

Public Policy

Lawmakers in Albany are currently considering proposals that could criminalize peaceful demonstrations.

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Students Punished for Seeking Meeting

Campus Rights

Tell Ball State University to respect free speech and stop punishing protected expression.

The Vista is the independent student voice of the University of Central Oklahoma

Free the Press at University of Central Oklahoma

Campus Rights

Urge University of Central Oklahoma President Todd Lamb to immediately end the unconstitutional censorship of The Vista, UCO’s independent student newspaper.

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Oppose the Antisemitism Awareness Act in Congress

Public Policy

We must act urgently to defend free speech and academic freedom. Stand up for free expression by contacting your legislators urging them to oppose the Antisemitism Awareness Act.