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Andy Warhol posing in front four of his prints

The Supreme Court Case Involving Andy Warhol and Prince Could Transform Copyright Across Art and Media

A Supreme Court case involving Andy Warhol and Prince could see far-reaching implications of copyright and freedom of expression across all creative industries.
By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Trump Twitter

Court Rules Donald Trump Must Free All Political Prisoners (on Twitter)

Every time Trump blocks somebody on Twitter, he violates the First Amendment.
By Chris Roberts

Give Me Religious Liberty—Or Give Me Death

Calls for death to one’s opponents are rooted in an ideological debate among conservatives.
By John A. Tures
U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump’s Free Speech Order May Threaten Federal College Funding

By Donald Scarinci
Emilio Estevez and Stuart Goodson in The Public.

‘The Public’ Is a Well-Intentioned but Heavy-Handed Parable About the Homeless

By Rex Reed
U.S. President Donald Trump.

President Donald Trump Gets Support to Change Libel Laws

By Donald Scarinci
President Donald Trump.

PEN America Sues Trump Just as He Renews Attacks on the Media

By John Bonazzo
Brett Kavanaugh has supported journalists in libel cases, but sided against reporters in other First Amendment matters.

Brett Kavanaugh’s Spotty First Amendment Record Could Be a Problem for Tech and Media

By John Bonazzo
The Los Angeles Times is embroiled in First Amendment issues after a judge forced the paper to remove information from a story.

Judge Forces LA Times to Remove Facts From Story Despite First Amendment Implications

By John Bonazzo
Comedy Central's The Daily Show Presents: The Donald J. Trump Presidential Twitter Library.

The Constitution Prevents President Trump From Silencing Twitter Critics

By Donald Scarinci

In Cake Case, SCOTUS Basically Shows States How to Get Around the Ruling

By Ashe Schow

Can the Federal Judge’s Ruling On Trump’s Twitter Actually Be Enforced?

By Davis Richardson

Behind the Buzz: Freedom of the Press and Fake News

By Donald Scarinci
President Donald Trump.

Democracy in Danger: Experts Warn Trump Poses ‘Most Serious Crisis in Decades’

By Davis Richardson
President Donald Trump.

How Viable Are Trump’s Libel Threats? Experts Weigh In

By Davis Richardson
Oprah Winfrey defended journalists during the Golden Globes.

Golden Globes’ $1M Journalism Grants Will Help ‘Protect Press Freedom’

By John Bonazzo
Donald Trump.

Trump’s Threat to Sue ‘Fire and Fury’ Author Backfires

By Stacy Schneider
President Donald Trump on December 9, 2017 in Jackson, Mississippi.

Dictators Adopt Trump’s Modus Operandi, Eroding Democracy Worldwide

By Les Neuhaus
Special Counsel Robert Mueller.

Revolving Door of DC Government Prosecutors Must Be Stopped

By Todd Boulanger
By shifting your thinking and the ways in which you conduct yourself, you’ll be setting yourself up so that you can make money.

Federal Case Could Upend New Jersey’s Campaign Finance Law

By Jeff Brindle
Sen. Claire McCaskill.

Claire McCaskill’s Pharma Advertising Amendment Could Kill Tax Reform

By Matt Mackowiak
Colin Kaepernick kneels during the National Anthem on October 23, 2016.

1943 Court Ruling Offers Insight on National Anthem Controversy

By Donald Scarinci
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders speaks to the media.

13 Things the Media Are Thankful for This Thanksgiving

By Davis Richardson
Could this Wisconsin Twitter lawsuit have national implications?

Wisconsin Nonprofit Sues Elected Officials for Blocking It on Twitter

By John Bonazzo
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