Freedom of expression protects everyone’s right to seek out information, form their own opinions, and share ideas freely through conversation, social media, books, radio, TV, and all other media. It’s so important, it’s listed as a human right in Article 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. What does freedom of expression look like? In this article, we’ll explore what freedom of expression is, provide five examples, and discuss why and when freedom of expres...
