Five Freedoms
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Petition
The right to petition is one of the most important methods citizens have for making their wishes known to the government -- giving us an opportunity to right wrongs and correct problems.
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Freedom of Petition
Take a petition quiz and see if you know the facts on the fifth freedom.
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Education Changes
Rethinklearningnow.com is all about grassroots change.
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Scarves Banned!
Find out how students at one New York school petitioned to be allowed to wear scarves in school.
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Cell Phone Ban
Find out how Florida students used the power of petition to update an out-of-date state law.
Speech
Our freedom of speech is one of the most relevant to individuals, but it comes with the responsibility to be respectful of others opinions and their right to speak out -- even when you don't agree.
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Free Speech Quiz
See if you can match these famous words made in the name of freedom...
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Graffiti
When does free speech infringe on some else's property?
Religion
Americans are free to practice any religion they choose...and our history of religious diversity helped to define our country.
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Moment of Silence
Can a moment of silence be a religous activity?
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Faith in America
Learn more about our country's history of religious freedom and diversity.
Press
A free and open press that protects journalists and allows publications to tell the truth is a necessity in a flourishing society.
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Jailed in Iran
Learn more about the risks journalists take when the press is tightly controlled.
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The Echo
A high school newspaper goes online after being shut down by a school.
Assembly
The right to assemble in public places has protected inviduals and viewpoints throughout our history.
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Child Soldiers
Thousands of young people are protesting the abuse of child soldiers in Uganda.
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Tax Day Tea Parties
Anti-tax protesters revolt -- exercising their freedom to assemble..
Lesson Plans
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First Amendment Lesson Plans
Lessons and handouts by First Amendment scholar Sam Chaltain.
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Constitution Day
Get a lesson plan to celebrate the Constitution.
Links, Guides and Info
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