Home > Topics > Speech   Overview> By Rodney Smolla Dean, University of Richmond School of Law The First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States declares that "Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech." FULL STORY> Obama implores minister to call off Quran-burning 'I hope he listens to those better angels and understands that this is a destructive act that he's engaging in,' president says of Florida pastor. 09.09.10   The truth about lies and the First Amendment By Ken Paulson Recent ruling in military-medals case explores limits of government's power to stop falsehoods. 09.09.10 Last system update: Thursday, September 9, 2010 | 16:37:10  SEARCH  MORE speech topics > K-12 public school student expression Free speech on public college campuses Internet & First Amendment Arts & First Amendment Personal & public expression Adult entertainment Advertising & First Amendment Flag-burning Campaign finance Libraries & First Amendment