First Amendment Museum

Allison K. Lange is a writer, speaker, and curator. We discussed her research and book Picturing Political Power: Images in the Women’s Suffrage Movement. youtu.be/DhWgW233lBk

Mary Beth Tinker was suspended in eighth grade at Warren Harding Jr. High School in Iowa in 1965 for wearing a black armband to mourn for the dead in the Vietnam War, an action that brought her to the supreme court. youtu.be/rhfvzU7Uwwc

Zachary Elwood is a former professional poker player, author of some popular books on poker tells, and host of the psychology-focused podcast PeopleWhoReadPeople. In this video, he discusses political polarization. buff.ly/3NjI2rJ

We are talking all about journalism, specifically journalism abroad (or in Western Europe, that is). Joining us for this conversation is Berlin-based journalist Abby Young-Powell. buff.ly/3Vc46pT

"It's difficult to think about why you'd have freedom of speech unless you were engaged in communication with others." What is our freedom of association, why is it important, and what does it have to do with the First Amendment? buff.ly/3Veu9wP

"We want to build relationships between newcomers, immigrants, and long-time Americans." Learn about the New Mainers Project, which helps immigrants and refugees adjust to life in central Maine. buff.ly/44bp502

"What one person considers to be hate speech is the antithesis of what somebody else considers to be hate speech." Nadine Strossen shares her views on Hate Speech in our latest One on 1 interview. buff.ly/3HjqsAa

"How do you want to act to advocate for change in connection to the climate?" Sara Timm is the director of edu. at the @MaineMaritimeMu & discusses her work in the museum's new exhibition, SeaChange, which focuses on climate change & the Gulf of Maine. buff.ly/41GZ0Vl

In this One on 1 interview, @amandaknox discusses misinformation, the press, and more! Watch it here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=v_31z-…

In a collaboration between @YJInow & the awesome @1stAmendmntMus in Maine, the winner for our first First Amendment Award was The Rock, the student newspaper at Rock Canyon High School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. @RockCanyonHS youthjournalism.org/judges-wowed-b…

"Some campuses really do focus on and prioritize creating a culture of freedom of speech, whereas other campuses seem to be prioritizing creating safe spaces, which almost seem to trample on First Amendment rights." buff.ly/41JQVz6

We talked with the experts, and here is what we learned about critical race theory! buff.ly/3HhP38x

PEN America's @JeremyCYoung joined Francesca Lopez, Alan Singer and @1stAmendmntMus for a conversation about critical race theory and attacks on public education. Watch below: youtu.be/8MoGTzQt77U

We are joined by Margie Phelps, a lifelong member of Westboro Baptist Church, to discuss the First Amendment. Check out what she had to say! buff.ly/3Nk8kdh

*chef's kiss*

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

We were joined by digital strategist and activist Jason Kelley and Utah Senator Kirk A. Cullimore to discuss the new social media law in Utah. Moderating this debate is First Amendment specialist Kevin Goldberg @1stForAll. buff.ly/41MmmsG

"Freedom of speech was an important part, the freedom to protest against the bourgeois was a very important part of the revolution." buff.ly/3oIFmJP

We asked the experts, and here is what they had to say about common myths and misconceptions circling our U.S. Consitution. youtu.be/egdlgCjCfsg

High Priest Robi's family has practiced the ancient religion of Vodou or Voodoo for generations. In this interview, Robi works to demystify what is one of Louisiana's most misunderstood faiths. #freedomofreligion youtu.be/0_CrIgkdjjI