by K B | Apr 21, 2023 | News
By Mia McKnight Research shows nearly one in five transgender and nonbinary youth attempt suicide, and the rate is even higher among young people of color. Despite these alarming statistics, the Georgia Legislature has considered—and in one case passed—bills blocking...
by K B | Jun 2, 2020 | News, Resources
Journalists in Georgia and across the nation have been arrested or detained while covering recent protests. Learn about your rights and what to do during police encounters with a tips sheet prepared by the UGA School of Law First Amendment Clinic’s legal intern...
by Ashley Dale | Sep 5, 2018 | News, Weltner Award
Large mobile represents relationships between U.S. presidents and free expression; auction proceeds will support the foundation’s mission. The tangle of quotes in Richard T. Griffiths’ hanging mobile, No Obstruction to Free Speech, is designed to give context to the...
by Ashley Dale | Dec 8, 2016 | News
Our platinum sponsor CNN has pledged to match new member contributions — including membership fees — up to $5,000 before Dec. 31. So, you can multiply your support of the crucial open government and free speech work we do simply by joining now. Memberships start at...
by Ashley Dale | Oct 17, 2016 | News, Weltner Award
By Chris Dodd – One thing all Americans can agree on is the value of our freedoms. While we may sometimes take our Constitutional rights for granted, or differ on their precise interpretation, we can easily agree that the freedoms enshrined in the Constitution...