Any social media platform that chooses to ban Donald Trump is not violating his free speech rights. In addition, when … More
Tag: First Amendment
Entercom did NOT violate Wendy Bell’s First Amendment rights by taking her off the air
Pittsburgh, it’s time again to give many of you a First Amendment lesson. Entercom did NOT violate Wendy Bell’s First … More
Cops attack journalists, threaten First Amendment; world takes note
The New York Times reports that as journalists throughout the U.S. take a beating by police, so does the First … More
Is it ever appropriate for faculty to use the N-word in class?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution takes a look at how that question is being addressed at one Georgia institution. The situations have … More
America’s descent into fascism continues. And its people remain compliant as it happens.
America’s descent into fascism continues. And its citizens remain compliant as it happens. Like the inevitable drip-drip of torture, Americans … More
Thanks, Obama. (Not.)
The New Yorker reminds us that Barack Obama was often no friend of the media. Among its targets were Jeffrey … More
Julian Assange in an American jail is a horrible idea
Let’s accept that Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is a creepy. Let’s also accept that his ethical and moral compass needs … More
Journalist’s home raided by police
The Associated Press has the story. Bryan Carmody told the Los Angeles Times officers banged on his door on Friday and confiscated … More
Scratch Lindenwood U. leaders from those who like the First Amendment
St. Louis Public Radio has the story. University officials said the decision to stop production of the physical magazine was … More
High school administrators need a First Amendment lesson
The New York Times has the details. “We live in a democracy where the First Amendment isn’t instinctive,” said Mike … More