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Free speech is crucial to the survival of democracy. Without it, government reigns unchallenged and humanity drifts from the pursuit of truth. That is why the ACLU defends the free expression of ideas, even those that are unpopular or offensive.
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Background of United States Mission v. City of Puyallup
Appeals Court Overturns Restrictions on Free Speech at Seattle Center
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Free Speech Rights of Public School Teachers
Kitsap Student Receives Scholarship for Work Against Censorship
Artistic Freedom »Photographer's Lawsuit: Court Order Denying City's Motion to Dismiss (PDF)
Settlement for Handcuffing and Detention of UW Art Professor
Scheier v. City of Snohomish, et al.
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Rickert v. Public Disclosure Commission: News Tribune editorial
San Juan County, et al. v. No New Gas Tax, et al.
San Juan County, et al. v. No New Gas Tax, et al.: Court Decision
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“Free J.R.” – Victory for Student Free Speech (PDF)
Student Gets Damages in Web Parody Case
Bellingham Students Get the RAT
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ACLU Suit Seeks Access to Information on Internet for Library Patrons
Libraries, the Internet, and the Law: Adults Must Have Unfiltered Access
ACLU of Washington Urges Open Internet Access in AT&T and Comcast Merger
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Watada Can't Be Retried on Three Counts
Court Finds Criminal Libel Statutes Too Vague
FCC Should Preserve Diversity of Voices in the Media (PDF)
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A History of Fighting Censorship (PDF)
Huelgas Estudiantiles y Expresión Política en las Escuelas
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