First Amendment Rights
The One of AWC’s guiding principles is to work for the First Amendment rights and responsibilities of communicators. On Dec. 15, 1791, the first 45 words of the Bill of Rights established the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. For the first time in history, a constitution guaranteed its people five fundamental freedoms.
The First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances."
Freedom of Information (FOI) Issues
The First Amendment Center works to preserve and protect First Amendment freedoms through information and education. The center serves as a forum for the study and exploration of free-expression issues, including freedom of speech, of the press and of religion, and the rights to assemble and to petition the government.
Below are helpful links to more information:
National Freedom of Information Coalition
Want to know more?
For a glimpse at current happenings, see First Amendment Watch.
Check out the First Amendment Library
Or get a feel for the views of youth at Future of the First Amendment.
An easy way to remember the First Amendment Rights: GRASP
Grievance
Religion
Assembly
Speech
Press
To promote awareness of the First Amendment use a Freedom Forum First Amendment desk calendar. To order, call 888.NEWSEUM (888.639.7386) or www.newseum.org