State Alabama Public Library Service board asks AG for opinion on regulating local libraries The vote came at the urging of APLS District 5 board member John Wahl, chair of the Alabama Republican Party. Jacob HolmesAugust 14, 2023
Opinion Opinion | SCOTUS remakes law governing violent speech — kinda For the sake of targets of violent and truly threatening speech, we can only hope the consequences will be minimal. Will NevinJuly 7, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Can WVU constitutionally fire coach Bob Huggins? Probably Many groups are calling for Higgins' dismissal following his use of a homophobic slur during an interview. Will NevinMay 12, 2023
Courts SCOTUS rejects street preacher’s First Amendment case against the University of Alabama Lower federal courts, including the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, previously sided with the university. John H. GlennMarch 21, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Like Marge Schott a generation ago, let Kanye be “cancelled” For one person to say you have “bad” thoughts is not a tragedy, just as it’s not unfortunate for a thousand to do the... Will NevinOctober 24, 2022
Opinion Opinion | Racist videos show evil on social media, perilous First Amendment protections These videos should give us pause as we consider exactly what the First Amendment protects and how it should be applied. Will NevinJuly 18, 2022
Opinion Opinion | Vigilance needed to defend student speech rights following latest tragedy We all want students to be safe, to be free from the terror that has been inflicted upon them all too often. Will NevinJune 16, 2022
Opinion Opinion | A win for the University of Alabama, a loss for a pastor and the First Amendment For six years, Keister’s argued for the right to preach for his god where he sees fit and for the First Amendment. Will NevinMay 31, 2022
Opinion Opinion | “Summer of rage” call for abortion rights protests, violent, legally protected This is the best outcome in a democracy that’s committed to free speech. Will NevinMay 24, 2022
Legislature House committee OKs anti-riot bill Democrats say the bill endangers the right to protest peacefully. Jacob HolmesFebruary 11, 2022