free speech

Example Sentences

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The reason it was so important to me to support this work is, firstly, because of free speech, obviously.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

And I think that free speech culture isn’t just an overflow of the First Amendment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

He promised in his inaugural address to “immediately stop all government censorship and bring back free speech to America.”

From Salon • May 5, 2026

David Loy, the legal director for the nonpartisan First Amendment Coalition, said the measure would censor the free speech of all citizens, not just those who defamed or threatened immigrant aid workers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Many of those who took the time to write accused the government of violating the suffragists’ right to free speech.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling