What Is "Free Speech," Anyway?

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Let's start with the basics. The First Amendment to the United States Constitution protects Americans' right to free speech, and that's not just about you being able to use your words.
The First Amendment allows people of faith to practice without persecution. It allows journalists to report in the public interest. It allows dissenters to organize and protest. It's what allowed watchdogs to record instances of police brutality, including Eric Garn