First Amendment Essay contest ends Jan. 31, 2020

All high school students of GSPA member schools are invited to enter the 2020 First Amendment Essay Competition. As an essential part of our democracy, the press and education, the First Amendment remains an important area of study and review. Students should write 300-500 words addressing the following prompt:

In the First Amendment context, some scholars say it is possible to have a free society in which people have the right to call on the law to defend them against being offended or insulted. Other scholars say that is not possible. What do you think? Make an argument one way or the other.

The essay must have the name of the entrant, high school and publication listed at the top of each page. Entries must be typed in a single-spaced document. Students must complete the contest entry form to be considered.

For full participation rules, visit ugagspa.org/first-amendment.