Teens rally to ‘Stand for Speech’ in NYC

Teens for Press Freedom, New Voices New York, and the Student Press Law Center hosted a rally in support of New York’s Student Journalist Free Speech Act. Teens for Press Freedom, New Voices New York, PEN America, Student Press Law Center, and approximately 40 high school students gathered in New York City to advocate for… Continue reading Teens rally to ‘Stand for Speech’ in NYC

A Texas student reflects on hitting the Hazelwood ceiling

The First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Freedom of speech, yet we are limited.… Continue reading A Texas student reflects on hitting the Hazelwood ceiling

Edward Fitzpatrick: Student Teaches Sunshine Week Lesson On Press Freedom

Originally published in the Providence Journal A student at The Met High School is the driving force behind a student press-freedom bill that’s coming before a General Assembly committee right in the heart of Sunshine Week. “Educational institutions don’t make students stronger by preventing them from speaking their minds freely,” said Yanine Castedo, 16, of… Continue reading Edward Fitzpatrick: Student Teaches Sunshine Week Lesson On Press Freedom

New Voices Act champions freedom of speech at Washington State Legislature

Originally published in the The Peninsula College Buckaneer Washington State Senate bill 6233 of Jan. 13 is up for debate at the Washington State Legislature. Dubbed the “New Voices Act,” it would allow enhanced first amendment rights of free speech and press rights in school-sponsored media both at the high school level and at the… Continue reading New Voices Act champions freedom of speech at Washington State Legislature

“Censorship is the kind of thing you never forget:” A college journalist on the need for New Voices

Do you remember the first time you were told that you couldn’t report on something? How your breath stopped short in your chest? The way the light drained from your eyes and anger sparked in your stomach and you knew your cheeks were on fire? The way your eyes never left the floor? The way… Continue reading “Censorship is the kind of thing you never forget:” A college journalist on the need for New Voices