Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
In just 45 words, the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects five freedoms essential to a democracy: freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. These five freedoms have played a key role in every chapter of our nation’s struggle for freedom. But what do these freedoms mean?
We spent some time at the Freedom Museum in Chicago to learn more. It is always good to expand our thinking. My goal is to stay up on current events and make a difference in November with my vote.