Feminists For Free Expression

To suppress free speech in the name of protecting women is dangerous and wrong. -- Betty Friedan

CALL FOR ESSAYS

How Does The First Amendment Impact Your Life? A recent survey concluded that young people feel the First Amendment is not vital to their lives. We at FFE want to challenge this conclusion - that's where you come in. more >>

ASK THE WOMEN OF FFE

We invite you to pose your questions to the members of our Executive Board.
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SPECIAL ALERTS

Right now, Congress is debating a law that would give them the power to censor the world's Internet -- creating a blacklist that could target YouTube, WikiLeaks and groups like Avaaz!

See our blog for details and links to sign the petition against this legislation »

FFE President Jamye Waxman has co-written a new book, Hot Sex: Over 200 Things You Can Try Tonight

Finally, all the awesome information of The Joy of Sex without cheesy art or outdated photos. This gorgeously graphic guide to getting it on will appeal to a hip, contemporary audience and is a beautiful book for the bedside table (or the adventurous person's coffee table!) as well. Comprehensive, filled with useful guidance and hints, lavishly illustrated and no-holds-barred, this is the new definitive guide to sex with hundreds of ideas to enhance your sex life's playfulness, passion, and possibilities...starting tonight! more on amazon.com >>

Back to the Past: the Government's Brief in the "Fleeting Expletives" Case
September 18, 2011 - Earlier this month, the Obama administration filed its brief to the Supreme Court in two consolidated cases that will decide whether the Federal Communications Commission can continue its longstanding policy of censoring whatever it considers "indecent" on the radio and television airwaves. more >>

Report Finds Rampant Censorship at American Colleges and Universities
A report released by the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) reveals that burdensome restrictions on speech are commonplace at America's colleges and universities. The full report is available here: www.thefire.org

Public Opinion on First Amendment Sets Stage For Supreme Court Rulings, Yale Law Study Concludes
Study emphasizes the importance of educating the public on freedom of speech and other civil liberties.
MIAMI - Do public attitudes about the First Amendment matter? The answer, simply, is yes. And here's the latest reason why: Because public opinion shapes how the Supreme Court rules. The study is available on the web HERE .

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The Fair Use Network The Free Expression Policy Project a new website with information and resources to help artists, scholars, activists, and everyone else who contributes to culture and political debate defend their rights to fair use under copyright and trademark law. Go to www.fairusenetwork.org and take a look.

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