Free Speech

Penn open expression guidelines

Penn community says proposed changes to guidelines on campus demonstrations infringe on free speech

Free Library picks 'Our Missing Hearts' for this year's One Book, One Philadelphia reading program

One Book, One Philadelphia

Jake Tapper says Trump administration violated First Amendment by pressuring ABC to suspend 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

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Muslim teacher alleges in lawsuit that Philly school district punished her for pro-Palestinian views

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Detention of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil threatens Americans' free speech rights, protesters say

Mahmoud Khalil Protest

New Jersey Supreme Court rules 'context matters' when charging a suspect with terroristic threats

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Penn president Liz Magill responds to backlash after tense congressional hearing on antisemitism

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Many Christians are celebrating the Supreme Court's ruling against LGBTQ rights, but they should be mourning

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New Jersey woman fired for posting anti-Black Lives Matter comments loses appeal

A Pennsylvania lawmaker reportedly wants to stop teachers from discussing politics in class

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ACLU to Pa. congressman: Stop blocking constituents on Facebook

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Pennsylvania lawmaker wants to ban protests at funerals

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Ex-Drexel prof behind 'white genocide' tweet gets appointment at NYU

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New Jersey school district investigates digital removal of 'Trump' from yearbook photos

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Is this drawing appropriate for a school art show? parent asks

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Anti-transgender bus tour coming to Philly

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Upper Perk student fights expulsion after posting mash-up video some took as threat

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SEPTA will not appeal ruling regarding anti-Muslim ads

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How deaf Philadelphians developed a sign language 'accent'

ASL Philly accent

Philadelphia Taco Festival returns with 130-plus taco varieties, margaritas and tequila tasting flights

Tacos for the Philadelphia Taco Festival

Rittenhouse Square dental office that closed due to unsanitary practices is set to reopen

Smiles at Rittenhouse dentist reopening

Film to explore life of radio host after mother fatally shot father

LoLo Show Documentary

MLB trade rumors: Phillies 'would love to acquire' Mets top reliever

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