African tribal art is famous for its colorful, symbolic representations, and masks form an integral part of it ...

Wearing a mask or not is no longer just a question of public health, but has become symbolic of political beliefs for some. As stay-at-home orders loosen and more people slowly begin to re-enter ...

That's so, but not on the grounds that masking or refusing to mask are symbolic expression protected by the First Amendment. Universal masking may be too burdensome as to those diseases ...

The Bauta mask is among the most iconic Venetian masks. It covers the entire face with a square jawline, letting the wearer ...

That divergence is symbolic of a new era California faces come Tuesday, when people will make their own choices as to whether to continue wearing masks, even if they’re no longer required.

Another First Amendment objection to the laws is that wearing a mask is itself constitutionally protected symbolic expression, especially when the mask is emblematic of a group or a movement.

“I have no interest in using masks as a symbolic gesture when I consider that my actions in support of our family leave zero doubt as to my support of all 50,000 of you. My team and I have a ...

Mask bans are ostensibly about public safety. The result would be disastrous for public health—but it goes beyond that, too. In recent weeks, state and local governments have been ramping up ...