Freedom of expression in the age of the internet--communication without borders--is a frequent subject of debate both on a political and legal level. However, t

The Supreme Court's 1919 decision in Schenck vs. the United States is one of the most important free speech cases in American history. Written by Oliver Wendell

This book explores the underlying philosophies and values that inform the speech rules that a government or community institutes.

In The Tolerant Society, Bollinger offers a masterful critique of the major theories of freedom of expression, and offers an alternative explanation. Traditiona

Most American historians and legal scholars incorrectly assume that controversies and litigation about free speech began abruptly during World War I. However, t