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Demonstrations  — Research Starter

Demonstrations are mass gatherings typically held in public spaces to express political protest or advocate for social change. In the United States, these assemblies are protected under the First…

Democracy and Censorship  — Research Starter

Democracy and censorship are two intertwined concepts that shape governance and public discourse. At its core, democracy relies on the free flow of information, enabling citizens to engage in…

Defense ("D") notices  — Research Starter

Defense ("D") notices are formal requests issued by the British government to the media to refrain from publishing specific information that could compromise national security. Established after the…

Daughters of the American Revolution  — Research Starter

The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a national patriotic organization established in 1890 by Caroline Harrison, the wife of President Benjamin Harrison. It is specifically for women who…

Crop-ears  — Research Starter

Crop-ears refers to the historical practice of cutting off the ears of individuals as a form of punishment for political and ecclesiastical dissent. This practice traces back to at least the tenth…

Criminal Trials and Censorship  — Research Starter

Criminal trials and censorship represent a complex interplay between the rights of defendants to receive a fair trial and the public's right to freedom of speech and access to information.…

Criminal syndicalism laws  — Research Starter

Criminal syndicalism laws were statutes that prohibited the advocacy of violence as a means to achieve social or political change. These laws were characterized by their broad definitions, allowing…

Courts and censorship law  — Research Starter

Courts play a pivotal role in the interpretation and enforcement of censorship law, particularly in the context of the First Amendment, which protects freedoms of speech and press. In the United…

Courtrooms and Censorship  — Research Starter

Courtrooms and censorship represent a complex intersection of constitutional rights, particularly the balance between the First Amendment's guarantee of freedom of speech and the Sixth Amendment's…