SPLC spoke with Adriana Rodriguez, a New Voices Student Leaders Institute participant, about her second summer advocating for student press freedom.
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How a photo inspired Maddie Pukite’s story on cutbacks affecting student parents
For this week's "Behind the Story," SPLC spoke with Maddie Pukite about their story, “University lacks support for student parents.”
New to New Voices, Madeline Magielnicki finds passion for press freedom advocacy
SPLC spoke with Madeline Magielnicki, a New Voices Student Leaders Institute participant, about how she got involved with press freedom work.
Red Flag: My college adviser insists on prior review
Courts have made clear that mandatory prior review at a public college violates the First Amendment.
Celebrating and reflecting on a paradoxical Constitution Day
While Sept. 17 is a day to celebrate the U.S. Constitution and all of the rights and protections it affords, it's ironic to celebrate when there are so many threats to press freedom.
Red Flag: My principal delayed their review of a story long after we wanted to publish it
Administrators cannot use prior review to unreasonably delay a story’s publication. This is a red flag for censorship.
Red Flag: School officials keep calling us into endless meetings
Censorship isn't always cut and dry. That's why, for the next few weeks, the Student Press Law Center is highlighting some common red flags — so you can keep an eye out for censorship.
Red Flag: Our school cut our budget because they didn’t like our coverage
Censorship isn't always cut and dry. That's why, for the next few weeks, the Student Press Law Center is highlighting some common red flags — so you can keep an eye out for censorship.
Red Flag: My principal demands to read everything before we publish
Censorship isn't always cut and dry. That's why, for the next few weeks, the Student Press Law Center is highlighting some common red flags — so you can keep an eye out for censorship.
Censorious Attacks on Student Press Freedom: SPLC Co-Sponsors Panel at World Press Freedom Day Global Conference in Uruguay
For World Press Freedom Day, the Student Press Law Center and PEN America co-sponsored a panel discussion at the UNESCO Global Conference.