Tag: free speech
Students mark Banned Books Week 2017
When communities rise up and challenge our libraries' right to carry certain books, the community challenges the 1st Amendment, a student explains.
U. Balto. president troubled by ‘disinvited’ speakers
US Ed. Sec'y Betsy DeVos was invited to speak at the U. of Balto., and students protested that invitation with a walkout and a rally yesterday.
Religious, political diversity is united at U.Va.
As a prominent U.Va. dept. repudiates the violence of white supremacy, other writers compare Trump to the Indian prime minister.
When political violence goes to college
Violence on college campuses isn't anything new, but when it brings a dose of white supremacy, colleges sometimes can't deal with it.
Trump suggests military action in Venezuela
The US has, once again, rattled its sabre, this time at Venezuela, a struggling dictatorship in South America that's getting help from Russian oil.
Can the president destroy a law?
Pres Trump promised Wednesday to "destroy" the Johnson Amendment which prohibits tax-exempt organizations from endorsing or opposing political candidates.
Pro-life club may sue Ind. H.S. for censorship
A pro-life club at an Ind. H.S. says the school showed viewpoint discrimination in banning its poster, which opposes abortion. Lawsuit possible.
Skit at a Texas H.S. simulates Trump assassination
Students in an English class in San Antonio performed a skit that simulated the assassination of a President Trump.
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.
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.