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Survey Reveals 95% Value First Amendment, Yet Fear Censorship

10/14/2025

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The Freedom Forum's survey finds that 95% of Americans recognize the First Amendment's importance, but only 10% can name all five freedoms.
Sixty-five percent fear speaking freely because of potential repercussions, with Gen Z reporting the highest self-censorship.
Fifty-two percent express worry about censorship by artificial intelligence.
In response, the Freedom Forum launched the First Amendment Academy, offering free online courses to boost public understanding of these freedoms.

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The Freedom Forum's survey finds that 95% of Americans recognize the First Amendment's importance, but only 10% can name all five freedoms.
Sixty-five percent fear speaking freely because of potential repercussions, with Gen Z reporting the highest self-censorship.
Fifty-two percent express worry about censorship by artificial intelligence.
In response, the Freedom Forum launched the First Amendment Academy, offering free online courses to boost public understanding of these freedoms.