GA students in front on free campus speech issues

Kennesaw, Ga . -- A group of Kennesaw State cheerleaders link arms in the north end zone of Kennesaw State University's Fifth Thirds Bank Stadium during the National Anthem prior to the start of their game Saturday, November 11. They created a free-speech battle when they had kneeled during earlier games to join the national protest over how police have treated African Americans. Special/Daniel Varnado

Credit: Daniel Varnado

Credit: Daniel Varnado

Kennesaw, Ga . -- A group of Kennesaw State cheerleaders link arms in the north end zone of Kennesaw State University's Fifth Thirds Bank Stadium during the National Anthem prior to the start of their game Saturday, November 11. They created a free-speech battle when they had kneeled during earlier games to join the national protest over how police have treated African Americans. Special/Daniel Varnado

Students across the nation have put themselves on both sides of free-speech issues on college campuses, including several high profile Georgia cases.

They have protested over controversial speakers, where they have repressed the freedom of speech of others, or thrown themselves into court fights that affirm their right to do everything from evangelize or force colleges to expand places where they can protest.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution takes a look at the Georgia cases in light of what is going on nationally during this time of political and social ferment.

Read it all at myAJC.com.