The Future of TikTok

Run time: 58 minutes

In TikTok v. Garland, the Supreme Court will determine whether TikTok—the social media platform used by an estimated 170 million Americans—can continue to operate in the United States under the ownership of a Chinese holding company. Jameel Jaffer and Zephyr Teachout join Jeffrey Rosen to debate whether the law that forces TikTok to be sold or banned violates the First Amendment. Listen now

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10 Essential Facts About Alexander Hamilton on His Birthday

by NCC Staff | Read time: 4 minutes

“On January 11, 1755 or 1757, Alexander Hamilton was born in the Caribbean. If you need a quick primer on Hamilton, here are the essential facts about him. ...” Read more

January 10, 1776: The First Version of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense is Printed

by NCC Staff | Read time: 3 minutes

“On January 10, 1776, the publication of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense became the first viral mass communications event in America. ...” Read more

January 11, 1885: Alice Paul is Born

On January 11, 1885, suffragist Alice Paul is born. This pin belonging to Paul is on display in our exhibit, The 19th Amendment: How Women Won the Vote.

Credit: Courtesy of the Alice Paul Institute

The First Amendment

“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.” 

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