by William C. Duncan | Nov 30, 2023
Anti-Israel protests, children’s access to obscenity show difficulties of finding clear free speech limits Written by William C. Duncan As described in our prior post, the U.S. Supreme Court has enunciated broad rules to protect free speech, but there are still...
by William C. Duncan | Nov 29, 2023
Utah v. Planned Parenthood Written by William C. Duncan The United States Supreme Court has convincingly identified the fatal flaws in plaintiff’s religious freedom claims. Plaintiff argues: “By imposing on Utahns the State’s inherently spiritual and religious view...
by William C. Duncan | Nov 23, 2023
Cedar Park Assembly v. Kreidler Written by William C. Duncan Abortion has been at the center of a religious, moral, political, and judicial firestorm for decades. It has deeply divided our Nation. Centuries-old faith traditions and tens of millions of their...
by William C. Duncan | Nov 21, 2023
From the archives: Be thankful for religious freedom (and the not-so-uniform Pilgrims) Written by William C. Duncan Initially written after the close of a contentious presidential election, this post points out that the circumstances that led to our celebration of...
by William C. Duncan | Nov 16, 2023
The history behind ‘shouting fire in a crowded theater’ and other free speech phrases Written by William C. Duncan The free speech clause of the First Amendment is very simple: “Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech.” Public discussions...
