Rockland Public Library Hosts Talk on Free Speech in American Law and Culture
The Rockland Public Library is set to host a talk titled 'Free Speech in American Law and Culture' on May 28, 2026. Dr. Phillip Buckley, a member of the Justice Studies faculty at the University of Maine at Augusta, will lead the discussion. The event will explore the balance between individual free speech rights and government restrictions, examining the philosophical and political values underpinning free speech. Dr. Buckley, an expert in Constitutional and Education Law, will delve into the historical and cultural significance of free speech in the United States. The talk aims to provide insights into how living in a society with strong free speech protections impacts citizenship and the role of free speech in American history and politics. 
