America's history is rich in both the violation and vitalization of our First Amendment. ⁠ ⁠ From the movements that shaped the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments to the use of strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPP) and other silencing tactics, our free speech has been a pendulum that swings in nearly every chapter of our history.⁠ ⁠ Central Michigan Life's Managing Editor, Blace Carpenter, discusses the history of freedom of the press and speech in America.⁠ ⁠ Click the link in our bio to read more.⁠ ⁠ 🎨 Charles Mills, the Library of Congress⁠ ⁠ #americanhistory #freespeech #column #studentjournalism