Freedom Forum

Our vision is an America where everyone knows, values and defends the freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition. The First Amendment protects everyone’s right to express themselves freely and join with others to make their views known. This diversity of voices and perspectives strengthens our nation.

Yet most Americans can’t name the five freedoms protected by the First Amendment.

We believe that educating all people about these fundamental freedoms — and inspiring people to use them — is the best way to prevent the government from limiting these rights and to protect the First Amendment for future generations.

Freedom Forum is one of the nation’s leading voices on the First Amendment and the five freedoms it protects. We strive to ensure that a diversity of voices and viewpoints are represented in our work. Each year, we reach millions of Americans:

• We educate students, teachers, journalists, community leaders and individuals from all walks of life about the freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition.
• We engage our audience in today’s vital conversations about First Amendment freedoms with expert analysis, digital storytelling and in-person events.
• We inspire people to use their First Amendment freedoms, and we celebrate champions of free expression with festivals, traveling exhibits, programs, performances, award ceremonies, and digital campaigns and initiatives.