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Demonstrators beware: You won't be seen or heard

Cities’ use of “spatial tactics” such as exclusion zones at upcoming political conventions and this weekend’s NATO summit risks muffling dissent, critics say.... Read more»5

Access Tucson to celebrate free speech with humor

The First Amendment will be the star of the show Wednesday when Access Tucson celebrates free speech with comedy featuring two hometown talents.... Read more»

AP warns staffers over Facebook and Twitter usage

In a move criticized as a threat to First Amendment rights, the Associated Press news organization issued a warning to staffers about expressing their opinions on Twitter and Facebook, as an unknown number did after New York Senate vote on gay marriage and on the Casey Anthony trial.... Read more»

Think again

Conservative war on free speech

The new front in the conservative class war is free speech, as the Wisconsin Republican Party uses an email fishing expedition to stifle a college professor. “They’re hoping they can embarrass me enough to silence me as a critic.”... Read more»2

Smart v. Stupid

Dave Weigel story: Free speech is dead, part II

Smart v. Stupid: When one of the nation’s most venerable newspapers gets it so wrong on free speech, one worries who might be left to speak up for personal liberty.... Read more»

Britain's 'psycho commando' is hero to some

Unexpected outpouring of sympathy for a man who briefly became Britain’s most-wanted criminal sparks free speech debate.... Read more»1

Analysis

A right to lampoon Arab leaders

The kings of Morocco, Jordan and Saudi Arabia could speak more freedom into the law with a single royal statement.... Read more»

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