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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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Owner of former South Street pawn shop pleads guilty to selling $19 million in stolen goods

Society Hill Loan

Philly's health department views World Cup risks through 'prevention lens' to protect public

World Cup Health

Nearly 50 dogs and puppies rescued from Delco home

Dog neglect rescue Delco

Arts on the Avenue festival will bring 70+ artists, live music and food vendors to Lansdowne

Lansdowne Arts on the Ave

Sean Couturier reinvented himself to get the Flyers back to the playoffs, and Philadelphia recognized it

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