Free Speech Week
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An annual non-partisan, non-ideological celebration of the value of freedom of speech and of the press. Takes place the third full week each October. For 2026, October 19-25 #FreeSpeechWeek
Just a reminder that #freespeechweek starts on Monday! This annual week-long event aims to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of speech and of the press in American democracy - rights we all share all year long.
October 16, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Just a reminder that #freespeechweek starts on Monday! This annual week-long event aims to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of speech and of the press in American democracy - rights we all share all year long.
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This decision is a stinging defeat for Trump’s assault on the free press and a powerful vindication of the First Amendment.
As Judge Kelly recognized, presidents don’t get to use their power to purge journalists because they don’t like what they report.
As Judge Kelly recognized, presidents don’t get to use their power to purge journalists because they don’t like what they report.
Court delivers second stinging blow to White House press ban
Trump’s White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico violates both the First and Fifth amendments, court says.
freedom.press
October 14, 2026 at 3:20 PM
This decision is a stinging defeat for Trump’s assault on the free press and a powerful vindication of the First Amendment.
As Judge Kelly recognized, presidents don’t get to use their power to purge journalists because they don’t like what they report.
As Judge Kelly recognized, presidents don’t get to use their power to purge journalists because they don’t like what they report.
Next week is # FreeSpeechWeek! This non-partisan, non-ideological annual event was created in 2005 to highlight the importance of freedom of speech and of the press in our democracy. Learn more: freespeechweek.org
October 14, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Next week is # FreeSpeechWeek! This non-partisan, non-ideological annual event was created in 2005 to highlight the importance of freedom of speech and of the press in our democracy. Learn more: freespeechweek.org
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[email protected] will present "First Amendment Free Speech Protections" on Oct. 22 at 12:30pm in the Blue Hills Lecture Hall at UW-Eau Claire--Barron County. The event is part of the "Thursdays at the U" lecture series, & it is in recognition of @freespeechweek.bsky.social.
October 13, 2026 at 10:24 PM
[email protected] will present "First Amendment Free Speech Protections" on Oct. 22 at 12:30pm in the Blue Hills Lecture Hall at UW-Eau Claire--Barron County. The event is part of the "Thursdays at the U" lecture series, & it is in recognition of @freespeechweek.bsky.social.
October 9, 2026 at 5:21 PM
This week is Banned Books Week! Learn how to get involved at bannedbooksweek.org
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All images © American Library Association. Banned Books Week is ® American Library Association. Let Books Be is ©2026 American Library Association. Artist Hyesu Lee
October 5, 2026 at 8:50 PM
This week is Banned Books Week! Learn how to get involved at bannedbooksweek.org
All images © American Library Association. Banned Books Week is ® American Library Association. Let Books Be is ©2026 American Library Association. Artist Hyesu Lee
All images © American Library Association. Banned Books Week is ® American Library Association. Let Books Be is ©2026 American Library Association. Artist Hyesu Lee
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@rcfp.org — joined by a coalition of 77 media organizations — filed a friend-of-the-court brief supporting CNN, MS NOW, and POLITICO's challenge to the ongoing White House press ban.
Media coalition: White House press ban targeting CNN, MS NOW, Politico is ‘illegal and unconstitutional’
Dozens of media outlets joined Reporters Committee in urging a court to restore White House access to the news outlets.
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October 5, 2026 at 2:03 PM
@rcfp.org — joined by a coalition of 77 media organizations — filed a friend-of-the-court brief supporting CNN, MS NOW, and POLITICO's challenge to the ongoing White House press ban.
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Breaking News: Major TV networks — ABC, CBS, Fox News and NBC — agreed to suspend their pooled coverage of President Trump after the White House blocked CNN from its duties.
Networks Suspend Pool Coverage of Trump After White House Bans CNN
The move was an escalation of President Trump’s showdown with the White House press corps after he moved to bar journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
nyti.ms
September 21, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Breaking News: Major TV networks — ABC, CBS, Fox News and NBC — agreed to suspend their pooled coverage of President Trump after the White House blocked CNN from its duties.
September 19, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Free Speech Week is next month! Created im 2005, FSW is a non-partisan, non-ideological event that celebrates the importance of freedom of speech and of the press in our democracy. Learn more: freespeechweek.org
September 15, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Free Speech Week is next month! Created im 2005, FSW is a non-partisan, non-ideological event that celebrates the importance of freedom of speech and of the press in our democracy. Learn more: freespeechweek.org
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“It’s not the role of the FCC or any other government agency to police any kind of speech,” FPF’s @adamrose.bsky.social tells the BBC News on Trump’s latest spat with Jimmy Kimmel, warning that government interference in late-night comedy and news threatens free speech and a free press.
April 30, 2026 at 1:58 PM
“It’s not the role of the FCC or any other government agency to police any kind of speech,” FPF’s @adamrose.bsky.social tells the BBC News on Trump’s latest spat with Jimmy Kimmel, warning that government interference in late-night comedy and news threatens free speech and a free press.
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October 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Freedom of speech is more than just words. 🎶🎹🎤🎺🪇🪗🎻🎷🥁🎸#NewMusicFriday #FreeSpeechWeek spotify.link/BFBQrFyrJXb
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October 22, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Not only is today the start of #FreeSpeechWeek, but Oct 20th is also #CommunityMediaDay! #CommunityMedia celebrates #freedomofspeech every day by providing access to media resources to promote a diversity of voices to amplify local dialogue. 📣 www.communitymediaday.net
Community Media Day
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October 20, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Not only is today the start of #FreeSpeechWeek, but Oct 20th is also #CommunityMediaDay! #CommunityMedia celebrates #freedomofspeech every day by providing access to media resources to promote a diversity of voices to amplify local dialogue. 📣 www.communitymediaday.net
Happy #FreeSpeechWeek! Created in 2005 to promote the value of #freedomofspeech & #pressfreedom in democracy, this non-partisan, non-ideological event is intended to be a unifying celebration as #1A rights are shared by us all.
October 20, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Happy #FreeSpeechWeek! Created in 2005 to promote the value of #freedomofspeech & #pressfreedom in democracy, this non-partisan, non-ideological event is intended to be a unifying celebration as #1A rights are shared by us all.
The Harlem Connection Radio Show connects music lovers to Harlem’s history, culture & current events. Their #FreeSpeechWeek programming begins tonight (10/17) thru Sunday (10/19) & will be available on demand next week at WBAI.org/archiv
October 17, 2025 at 11:09 PM
The Harlem Connection Radio Show connects music lovers to Harlem’s history, culture & current events. Their #FreeSpeechWeek programming begins tonight (10/17) thru Sunday (10/19) & will be available on demand next week at WBAI.org/archiv
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Are we protecting speech, or protecting platforms?
Tim Love, author of "The Medium is the Mirror" will join us this Free Speech Week for a discussion on free expression and accountability in the digital age. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1117604532746/WN_YOMgGjzqRIeXnDzVzgGKiQ
Tim Love, author of "The Medium is the Mirror" will join us this Free Speech Week for a discussion on free expression and accountability in the digital age. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1117604532746/WN_YOMgGjzqRIeXnDzVzgGKiQ
October 17, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Are we protecting speech, or protecting platforms?
Tim Love, author of "The Medium is the Mirror" will join us this Free Speech Week for a discussion on free expression and accountability in the digital age. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1117604532746/WN_YOMgGjzqRIeXnDzVzgGKiQ
Tim Love, author of "The Medium is the Mirror" will join us this Free Speech Week for a discussion on free expression and accountability in the digital age. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1117604532746/WN_YOMgGjzqRIeXnDzVzgGKiQ
Just in the nick of time (it was created 19 years ago), Free Speech Week takes place next week: October 20-26th, ‘25. This annual, non-partisan event celebrates the value of #FreedomOfSpeech & #PressFreedom in democracy. freespeechweek.org
October 14, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Just in the nick of time (it was created 19 years ago), Free Speech Week takes place next week: October 20-26th, ‘25. This annual, non-partisan event celebrates the value of #FreedomOfSpeech & #PressFreedom in democracy. freespeechweek.org
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Second, it’s worth reading this excerpt from Frederick Douglass:
A Plea for Free Speech in Boston (1860)
National Constitution Center Historic Documents Library record for A Plea for Free Speech in Boston (1860)
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September 19, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Second, it’s worth reading this excerpt from Frederick Douglass:
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First there’s this piece by David French, who devoted much of his legal career to defending the First Amendment rights of conservative writers and scholars:
Opinion | Charlie Kirk, Jimmy Kimmel and the Future of Free Speech in America
www.nytimes.com
September 19, 2025 at 1:56 PM
First there’s this piece by David French, who devoted much of his legal career to defending the First Amendment rights of conservative writers and scholars:
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This commentary offers a clear, powerful statement of why freedom of speech is at the heart of democracy and must be defended, whether the speaker is Charlie Kirk or Jimmy Kimmel, MAGA supporters or MAGA opponents.
September 19, 2025 at 1:56 PM
This commentary offers a clear, powerful statement of why freedom of speech is at the heart of democracy and must be defended, whether the speaker is Charlie Kirk or Jimmy Kimmel, MAGA supporters or MAGA opponents.
Happy Friday, Happy #SunshineWeek! Download games like this on sunshineweek.org! Hope its a 🌞 day wherever you are!
March 21, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Happy Friday, Happy #SunshineWeek! Download games like this on sunshineweek.org! Hope its a 🌞 day wherever you are!
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#SunshineWeek: Do you cover higher education? Here are 5 open records to request on the education beat.
We interviewed Amy Morona, who covers higher education for Signal Ohio in partnership with @opencampus.org, on access roadblocks and advice:
We interviewed Amy Morona, who covers higher education for Signal Ohio in partnership with @opencampus.org, on access roadblocks and advice:
Sunshine Week: 5 open records to request when covering higher education - Journalism Institute
Next up in our open access interview series, we have advice from Amy Morona, who covers higher education for Signal Ohio in partnership with Open Campus.
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March 21, 2025 at 2:57 PM
#SunshineWeek: Do you cover higher education? Here are 5 open records to request on the education beat.
We interviewed Amy Morona, who covers higher education for Signal Ohio in partnership with @opencampus.org, on access roadblocks and advice:
We interviewed Amy Morona, who covers higher education for Signal Ohio in partnership with @opencampus.org, on access roadblocks and advice:
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Does the First Amendment apply to non-U.S. citizens? “Absolutely,” @jameeljaffer.bsky.social tells @allinwithchris.bsky.social. Watch his full response below.
March 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Does the First Amendment apply to non-U.S. citizens? “Absolutely,” @jameeljaffer.bsky.social tells @allinwithchris.bsky.social. Watch his full response below.
It’s #SunshineWeek 2025. Join the movement to call for more open government. Follow @sunshineweek.bsky.social and the #SunshineWeek hashtag for updates on events & how to exercise your right to know. #opengovernment sunshineweek.org
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Our right to know.
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March 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
It’s #SunshineWeek 2025. Join the movement to call for more open government. Follow @sunshineweek.bsky.social and the #SunshineWeek hashtag for updates on events & how to exercise your right to know. #opengovernment sunshineweek.org