What Does Freedom Mean?
Short answer
Freedom means being able to think, speak, worship, gather and live your life without unjust interference.
Explanation
Freedom works best when we defend it for people who use it differently than we would. Your freedom matters. So does mine.
Historical context · facts
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (1791) protects freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition.
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Why it matters · WOKE Values commentary
Freedom for some isn't freedom. It's a privilege.