Free Speech

Republicans say the bill creates new riot-related crimes and ups the penalties for existing ones, but Democrats say it's an assault on the First Amendment.

The measures increase penalties for acts of crime committed during demonstrations and protests, but opponents say the bills affect free speech.

A bill that backers say would protect all free speech at public universities was on the agenda for state lawmakers’ first day back at work after the…

A white nationalist says he’ll sue two state universities if they don’t agree by Friday to let him speak on their campuses. The demand is raising concerns…

With the school year starting and many controversial issues on the left and the right to discuss, debate and protest, people have been talking a lot about…

There are important dos and don’ts that come with protesting, according to a group that’s holding a workshop in Columbus to teach people how to…

The ACLU of Ohio is defending a Columbus City School employee who posted hateful comments against LGBTQ people and the city’s Pride Festival.Chris Dodds…

The Ohio Supreme Court will rule on whether the free speech rights of people living with HIV are violated by a law requiring they disclose their status to…

A group of conservative and liberal activists are challenging an Ohio law that they say puts unfair restrictions on free speech.WKSU’s Phil de Oliveira…