In their frenzy to protect Donald Trump’s “free speech” rights to spread falsehoods on social media, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republicans appear to have misunderstood — […]
Tag: first amendment
Football and prayer? They don’t mix
by John M. Crisp My father was neither a constitutional scholar nor a theologian. In fact, with his high school education, he delivered letters for the post […]
After Musk buys Twitter, whose speech will be free?
The free speech protection of the First Amendment applies to the individual’s right to say what they may wish. However, it does not guarantee them a platform […]
So-called conservatism remains a doctrine of hate
Ilhan Omar was right. In fact, it’s not even close. That will come as heresy and apostasy to those now feigning moral indignation over a tweet the […]
Elon Musk and protecting free speech
Americans who subscribe to “traditional values” have had to put up with a lot from the left in the name of the First Amendment. From vulgarities on […]
Freedom of speech is not freedom from consequences
I could get fired for what I’m about to say. Mind you, that’s not something I expect. I’m just saying it’s theoretically possible. Somebody could object and […]
Free speech and press need freedom of information
by Kevin Goldberg “The right to speak and the right to print, without the right to know, are pretty empty.” These are the words of Harold Cross, […]
Is a racist text from one college student to another hate speech?
by Robin Abcarian Almost every day, the news brings us stories about the racism that plagues this country. In the past week, I have been following a […]
Where is the line between church and state in school?
Unfortunately, when West Virginia makes national headlines, it’s rarely a good thing. And it wasn’t a good thing that NBC, CNN, The Washington Post and The Guardian […]
Anti-boycott laws violate our rights
The documentary “Boycott” will make its big screen debut later this month. The film follows several plaintiffs from different backgrounds pushing back against anti-boycott bills passed in […]
