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Why free speech rights got left out of the Constitution – and added in later via the First Amendment

  • Written by Donald Nieman, Professor of History and Provost Emeritus, Binghamton University, State University of New York
Why free speech rights got left out of the Constitution – and added in later via the First AmendmentSupporters of free speech gather in September 2025 to protest the suspension of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!', across the street from the theater where the show is produced in Hollywood.Mario Tama/Getty Images

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