Lincoln Caplan’s “Stress Test for Free Speech”

Compare and Contrast essay about Lincoln Caplan’s “Stress Test for Free
Speech” and David L. Hudson, Jr.’s “In the Age of Social Media, Expand the Reach of
the First Amendment.” Both essays offer perspectives on the First Amendment.
Write a unified essay that compares and contrasts what each writer is saying about the first
amendment, free speech, and social media. You should focus mainly on the two texts. What conclusions do
the authors draw about the first amendment and free speech in today’s climate? Why are the similarities or
differences between the two articles important?
Be specific in your answer, drawing on the texts to support your assertions. You should use relevant
quotes from the texts to strengthen your arguments and include citations and references.