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Stars and Stripes is the news publication for members of the U.S. military, with roots dating back to the Civil War. It is required by Congress to ...
By John Carpenter, last updated on February 15, 2026
Stars and Stripes is the news publication for members of the U.S. military, with roots dating back to the Civil War. It is required by Congress to ...
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FREEDOM
OF SPEECH
Protects the spoken word, the arts and media
FREEDOM
OF ASSEMBLY
Guarantees the right to gather in protest.
FREEDOM
OF PETITION
Ensures the right to lobby government for change
FREEDOM
OF THE Press
Protects the written word, literature and the news media.
FREEDOM
OF RELIGION
Allows us to worship as we wish and prevents government from establishing or endorsing a religion
FREEDOM OF SPEECH
Protects the spoken word, the arts and media
FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY
Guarantees the right to gather in protest.
FREEDOM OF PETITION
Ensures the right to lobby government for change
FREEDOM OF THE Press
Protects the written word, literature and the news media.
FREEDOM OF RELIGION
Allows us to worship as we wish and prevents government from establishing or endorsing a religion
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