Virginia district considers banning racial books
A school district in Virginia might ban 2 books that have been banned by school districts across America many times before. They contain racial slurs.
1st Amendment
Alleged D.C. shooter was investigating ‘fake’ news
A man was arrested in connection with a shot fired at a pizzeria in Washington. No one was hurt. He was reportedly investigating a news report.
On flag-burning & a free and independent press
Can the president throw someone out of the country for burning the flag? Can he throw someone in jail for doing that?
SCOTUS won’t hear Kan. science/atheism case
Science standards in a Bible-belt state have a tough fight. But the science will remain, and it would be great if it could co-exist with religious belief.
Can a regular person criticize a teacher?
Laws designed to prevent adults from criticizing teachers are too broad and may violate free speech protections in the 1st Amendment.
Vandals strike Republican targets
Attacks on Republican presidential campaign targets are occurring and being reported. Disagreements, yes, but let's not become violent.
The case of recycling tires for school playgrounds
The Supreme Court will hear a case this term involving the funding of programs that make recycled tires available for playgrounds at church-based schools.
Student says teacher made him recite pledge
A protest in Chicago's south suburbs ends with a student withdrawing from a school that, he says, refused to let him avoid reciting the pledge.
Boy drew lynching, has to take mental health exam
Creativity takes a blow, and teachers who expect students to be artistic should be better trained or more qualified to evaluate that artistic output.
Free speech wins: selfies in the voting booth
Now anyone can take selfies as they vote, including the ballot, a practice that was banned in New Hampshire but is now perfectly legal.