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Tag: First Amendment

Another reminder of what the First Amendment is about; Trump and Hawley should take note

Any social media platform that chooses to ban Donald Trump is not violating his free speech rights. In addition, when … More

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

First Amendment

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

America, First Amendment, freedom of the press, United States

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

college students, colleges and universities, Emory University, faculty, First Amendment, free speech, freedom of speech, higher education

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

2020 presidential election, America, citizenship, Civics, Civil rights, democracy, Fascism, First Amendment, free speech, freedom of expression, freedom of speech, freedoms, human rights, humanitarian efforts

Thanks, Obama. (Not.)

The New Yorker reminds us that Barack Obama was often no friend of the media. Among its targets were Jeffrey … More

America, First Amendment, Journalism

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

America, First Amendment, freedom of the press, freedoms, Julian Assange

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

First Amendment, legal affairs

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

academic administrations, college students, colleges and universities, First Amendment, Journalism, journalism students, News1

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

First Amendment, High school journalism, News1

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