The Five Essential Freedoms: The First Amendment & Your Life

The First Amendment protects the freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition and is the cornerstone of our democracy. But how many people actually know the history, details, complexities, and nuances behind the First Amendment? This course, offered by the leadership of the First Amendment Museum, examines the First Amendment’s historical origins, evolution, and interpretation, engages in contemporary discussions around its use and misuse, and explores ways we can better exercise our freedoms in our everyday lives.