Where do we draw the line when it comes to free speech? From the founding of this country to today’s digital platforms, the standards have changed dramatically—and most people don’t even realize how or why.I break down the evolution of the First Amendment, the role of the Supreme Court of the United States, and how doctrines like incorporation reshaped how speech is applied across the states. We’re now dealing with a landscape where some of the most dangerous rhetoric is protected—while the stan