The First Amendment
Picture posted by http://www.firstamendmentcenter.org
“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.”
By Keith Caudle- Fairfield. The First Amendment is the basis for just about everything we learn in the field of communications. The most important clause for all concentrations in the field of communications is “Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press…” This clause gives journalist the freedom to say or print what they want within limits, and as long as the information is believed to be factual through reliable sources. The freedom of speech allows journalist to publish factual stories on topics that may at times seem distasteful without fear of being censored. It is very important for students who are preparing themselves to work with the press to know the rights they are protected under in the First Amendment.
Reporter Abbey Niezgoda (ABC 6: Rhode Island) is attacked by a women who does not want to be questioned. Abbey exercised her right to report from a public street.
Keith Caudle 