As Donald Trump seizes on it and elite journalists obsess over it, a POLITICO/Morning Consult poll shows significant concern about the practice. Read More »

There is a pattern in the way speech is silenced. Understanding it can help us stand up to the illiberalism of this moment. Read More »

If people feel they cannot discuss important policy matters, such views will not have an opportunity to be scrutinized, understood, or reformed. Read More »

Asked how the civil-rights movement gained such extraordinary momentum in such a short period of time, Walter Fauntroy said, “Almighty God and the First Amendment.” Read More »

The restriction of debate, whether by a repressive government or an intolerant society, invariably hurts those who lack power and makes everyone less capable of democratic participation. Read More »

House Democrats are again using the threat of bad publicity and harassment to send a message that engaging in political advocacy will be punished. The timing is no coincidence as the U.S. enters election season. Read More »

"It is shocking and misguided for Mayor Lyda Krewson of St. Louis, to broadcast the addresses of those who dare to express a different viewpoint on an issue of public concern. It serves no apparent purpose beyond intimidation." Read More »

"As our nation becomes more polarized, it is increasingly important that we protect the critical right to give to the causes individuals care about without fear of government retribution." Read More »

"The spirit of democracy depends on providing citizens the opportunity to talk through their differences. It cannot survive if citizens are too fearful to divulge what they really think." Read More »

Anger at the killing of George Floyd has spurred useful reflection about race and perhaps some important police reform. But the political and cultural forces have transformed in recent weeks into something far less healthy—a ferocious campaign of political conformity sweeping across American artistic, educational, business and entertainment institutions. Read More »