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Help ADF defend them and others standing for free speech! Jacksonville, FL-based Queen of Angels Catholic Bookstore and owner Christie DeTrude simply strive to honor God and wish to promote their beliefs, including through the store’s website and YouTube channel. The bookstore joyfully serves all people, and sells its products to anyone, but Christie and her employees cannot speak a message they disagree with. An outrageous Jacksonville law is compelling businesses to speak inconsistent with their beliefs by promoting government-approved ideologies—or face devastating fines. Like far too many ...

… that he is thinking deeply about issues that affect your student? Most people would. Unfortunately, that’s not what happened when Tanner Cross, an elementary school teacher in Loudoun … a mouthpiece to personally affirm a political agenda that violates their beliefs. But that is exactly what the Loudoun …

… of free speech in civilized society. What speech does the First Amendment protect? The First Amendment states, “Congress shall make no law … …

… their religious freedom. Some government officials put the First Amendment on hold and treated churches worse than secular … experience that has shaped their pro-life views, too. When Sandy found out she was pregnant in high school, she and …

… and provides women with an avenue for achievement. But when a male applied to compete and perform in one of its … of Oregon. In April 2021, that court upheld USOA Pageants’ First Amendment freedom of expression. The court explained that the …

… been denied this right. City officials have ignored the First Amendment  and created censorship zones around many … is Nikki Bruni? Nikki Bruni  was listening to the radio when the topic of abortion came up. She found herself deeply … and speak over pro-life sidewalk counselors. This clearly violates the freedom of speech, and it contradicts Supreme …

… to follow government mandates that were illegal in the first place. They are now able to provide health insurance to …

… say. What is compelled speech? Compelled speech occurs when the government forces you to articulate, advocate, … Wisconsin System v. Southworth (2000) Scott Southworth, a student at the University of Wisconsin, objected to being … officials refused his request to opt out of paying the fee, Scott sued the university. In a victory for free speech …

… It’s clear: government officials are trying to bypass the First Amendment to keep ideas they disagree with out of the …

… ‘Two Genders.’ I’m Fighting Back I was pulled out of my first period class and told by the acting principal that I … the shirt didn’t bother anybody. But I was pulled out of first-period class by the acting principal. She took me into … dad, and he agreed with me, so he came and picked me up. When he talked with administrators, they said what I did was …