What is Free Speech

Introduction
The First Amendment to the constitution “Congress shall make no law...abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press;” is known by many as expression without repercussion. Free speech is exercised everywhere that is deemed appropriate. With the 21st century Free press has evolved overtime with the printing press to now cell phones. Freedom of the press, “the right to publish and disseminate information, thoughts, and opinions without restraint or censorship.” (Merriam-Webster) As generations evolved The First Amendment has to be interpreted for every new generation. The global world and community is always developing and improving in the ways we see life and the issues that come with that change. The supreme court often struggles to rule upon what exactly constitutes protected speech. With the technological advances that brought new ways of communicating with others, it is much tougher for the supreme court to put a direct rule or charge based on a violation of The First Amendment done through social media (Video, photos, or tweets). However, they are able to challenge the particular case depending on the degree of the case. Therefore, The First Amendment does not support obscene speech or actions of incitement. Whatever you do will be held against you in any setting, especially the court where free speech is restricted. To an extent harassment is protected under free speech. But when harassment is discrimatory the constitution does not support. Should any forms of harassment be protected on digital media? How does harassment interrelate with hate speech? The idea of censoring or suppressing free speech can be controversial as people debate the negative and positive impacts of censorship. How can censorship of certain media or content pervade the limitation of expression and thought of Free speech? How are people Affected by it? Are there benefits to hate speech or not? Are extremist groups like Q-Anon held accountable for violations of The First Amendment? Especially with the violation of an incitement at the U.S capital. How can conspiracies theories (Q-Anon), activism, and radicalization challenge free speech? Or How can it be protected under free speech? And How are conspiracy theories dangerous, when it comes to violations of law or injustice acts on the media? As you explore this wiki page, there will be many Intersecting topics that will tie back to understanding of free speech and your questions will be hopefully answered throughout the wiki pages.

