What rights do the first amendment guarantee or protect?

Question

"Freedom of Speech, Press, Religion and Petition.

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

Answer 1

Wikipedia gives a good explanation of the First Amendment.

This administration should read it and start practicing it.

Answer 2

Wow that's neat.  We have those rights?  What does it all mean?

Answer 3

Well, that's your answer.

Answer 4

Freedom of speech, ideology, beliefs, and related issues