Today, writers, photographers, musicians, entertainers, commentators, and even the average Joe uploading material on Web sites like YouTube test the limits of First Amendment protections of free speech when they author and broadcast thoughts, actions, and reactions in print, over the airwaves, and through the Internet. Increasingly, many people question whether there are limits to what you can say to and about others. Americans value freedom of speech more than other fundamental rights in many ways. But it is the duty of courts to determine when basic constitutional protections must bow to protect the welfare, health, and safety of society, is it not? And as such, what should happen to people who test those limits? Should they be demoted or fired from their jobs in the media if they cross certain lines with their speech? Should entertainers, like comedians, singers, songwriters, and media producers, be fined for foul language and sexually graphic lyrics? Should private citizens who post offensive material on the Internet be held accountable if their postings incite others to commit violent or demeaning acts? How do we acknowledge and protect our fundamental freedom of speech, yet protect children from harmful content which they may easily access through television, radio, and the Internet? Freedom and culture seem to collide when it comes to the discussion of First Amendment protections. The articles in this Issue concern difficulties intertwined in today’s culture expressions and fundamental freedoms.