Thomas Jefferson Center

Protecting speech and press rights nationwide. RT≠Endorse

[Thomas Jefferson Center @TJCenterOrg]

The 2018 Muzzles are here!!!
Attacks on protest speech were everywhere last year. At all levels of government, we observed actions meant to silence unpopular and unorthodox voices, often in direct contradiction of clearly established laws. Winners at https://t.co/FI4TcwEACh

[Thomas Jefferson Center @TJCenterOrg]

Very sad to learn of the passing of Bob O'Neil, our founding director, former @UVA president, and a giant in the world of free speech law.

[Kurt Vonnegut @Kurt_Vonnegut]

Freedom of speech isn't something somebody else gives you. That's something you give to yourself.

[Priscilla Frank @badgirlpripri]

“This job is not one you go home and brag about at Thanksgiving dinner."

I profiled a Charleston-based free speech advocate who protects the rights of artists, activists, Nazis and white supremacists https://t.co/hzIdoTTSPW

[Thomas Jefferson Center @TJCenterOrg]

Censuring censors for 25 years - the 2017 Jefferson Muzzles: https://t.co/N1nQaJ4oxo

[Kevin Martingayle @KMartingayle]

We must teach students at an early age that #freespeech is important. #FirstAmendment @TJCenterOrg @Rutherford_Inst https://t.co/EjgozuiA3d

[Kevin Martingayle @KMartingayle]

Hopefully govt in #PortsmouthVa will be more open now. #FOIA #freespeech @opengovva @OpenVaLaw @TJCenterOrg https://t.co/XHgWMNsTFn

[Thomas Jefferson Center @TJCenterOrg]

Probably the biggest First Amendment case of the year. https://t.co/jhcZQgGyoG @theslants @SimonTheTam

[Thomas Jefferson Center @TJCenterOrg]

@susan_kruth @UVALaw the Teeeeeeeeeeej!!!!

[Thomas Jefferson Center @TJCenterOrg]

Interesting incident involving high school student. From our Board member Eugene Volokh. https://t.co/itPEul0jH4

[Volokh Conspiracy @VolokhC]

[Eugene Volokh] Anti-gun-control presentation on high school student’s flash drive leads to psychological exam,… https://t.co/BmBYqQ9TUX

[Thomas Jefferson Center @TJCenterOrg]

Happy New Year! Start 2017 off right with the newest #muzzled, a 2016 news roundup! https://t.co/bvA813boCT

[Thomas Jefferson Center @TJCenterOrg]

Great @DailyProgress article on censorship refers to Texas v Johnson. Learn more about it from our new #muzzled ep! https://t.co/UtjX3CJJkj

[Thomas Jefferson Center @TJCenterOrg]

#freespeech drama coming from @DrexelUniv #drexel https://t.co/9JUCRgL1ho

[Thomas Jefferson Center @TJCenterOrg]

The books in the Harry Potter series were the most challenged in regards to banning books from 2000-2009 #funfact

[Thomas Jefferson Center @TJCenterOrg]

The government has 20 days to respond to a Freedom of Information Act request #funfact

[Thomas Jefferson Center @TJCenterOrg]

Fascinating new #Muzzled with @keevakase and James West on flag burning and symbolic speech! https://t.co/0p9V5YITXh

[Thomas Jefferson Center @TJCenterOrg]

President Obama on importance of FOIA: “In the face of doubt, openness prevails.”

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FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) makes government records open & available to the public, baring exemptions https://t.co/FK8Gtw9Y8z

[Thomas Jefferson Center @TJCenterOrg]

Protection of speech was first introduced when the Magna Carta was signed in 1215 #funfact