/tags/freedom-of-speech freedom of speech en-US Copyright Wed, 21 Sep 2022 23:48:47 GMT /local-news/2022-09-21/the-problematic-surge-of-book-bannings-across-the-u-s The number of banned books in classrooms across the country is skyrocketing to new highs. That’s the finding of a new report released this week from PEN America––a nonprofit focused on freedom of expression. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 23:48:47 GMT /local-news/2022-09-21/the-problematic-surge-of-book-bannings-across-the-u-s Bryce Dix /local-news/2017-05-04/yiannopoulos-security-costs-rise-to-64k When extremist speakers come to town, free speech advocates argue it’s their right under the First Amendment to say whatever they want. But what does it… Thu, 04 May 2017 23:37:31 GMT /local-news/2017-05-04/yiannopoulos-security-costs-rise-to-64k Marisa Demarco