Speech in the Public Square

In this episode, the Friends of Publius discuss the issue of freedom of speech in the public square.  This question is from Unit 5, Question 1 of the Center for Civic Education’s We the People curriculum. Discussion Question Unit 5 Question 1The U.S. Supreme Court has recognized “streets, sidewalks, and parks” as locations where “the government’s ability to permissibly restrict expressive conduct is very limited.”  How should the government be able to limit expressive conduct in these locations, if at all?*In what ways have social movements historically relied on public spaces to express their views or demand change?*What kinds of public spaces has the Supreme Court treated differently, and why might those distinctions matter for free expression today?