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First Amendment

The ‘Antifa Scare’ Goes on Trial in North Texas

As nine of the "Prairieland 19" face their days in court, the broader constitutional rights of left-wing activists may hang in the balance.

by Steven Monacelli

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A Lawsuit 30 Years Ago Affirmed Free Speech on Texas College Campuses

by Jason Buch

The Booksellers’ Revolt

by Matthew Patin

The Judges Who Ruled Against La Gordiloca Are Criminalizing Watchdog Journalism

by Jason Buch

A dramatic close up of Priscilla Villarreal, wearing a scoop neck black tee, a cameo necklace, large silver hoop earrings and bold makeup. Jan 10, 2024

La Gordiloca Goes to Court

An unconventional citizen journalist stands up for free speech by suing the Laredo public officials who had her arrested.

by Jason Buch

A young Hispanic man speaks to an older man about his future plans in an office. Oct 30, 2023

Chaplains in Schools Test the Boundaries of the First Amendment

When counselors are in short supply, should these religious figures be allowed to fill the gap?

by Charles J. Russo

A post from @LibsofTikTOk on Twitter that says, "This is Michael Gonzales, a teacher in @EISDofSA. Here he is showing off his massive progress pride flag hanging in his classroom to indoctrinate kids with gender ideology. Parents, beware!" Aug 23, 2023

A Queer Teacher in Edgewood Picked a Fight He Couldn’t Win

Learn4Life of San Antonio suspended Michael Gonzales after he tweeted a picture of himself in his classroom beside a pride flag.

by Gabriel Arana

Inside this month's print issue

In Texas Cities, Let a Hundred Mamdanis Bloom

Our state has long-term lessons to learn from the New York socialist’s rise.

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The Magazine

May 20, 2022

Texas’ ‘Anti-Censorship’ Law Censors Social Media. What If It Goes Into Effect?

A federal appeals court recently upheld a state law requiring companies like Facebook and Twitter to host hate speech.

by Lise Olsen

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