Why do African American perspectives matter when discussing religious freedom?
‘More Speech, Not Enforced Silence’
At times, it is most tempting to censor speech or to call for the censorship of speech we don’t like, but before engaging in those impulses, we should consider Justice Brandeis’s time-honored message of “more speech, not enforced silence.”
Focus on when the First Amendment protects – and doesn’t
Online platforms and social media sites are free to set their own practices and rules on what we do see or post, but a proposed Arizona House bill ” related to access to online content” could change that.
‘Getting It Right’ — on Kobe Bryant and Everything Else
“Getting it right” is one reliable defense for a free press in today’s media world against critics who often base objections and critiques more on political differences than factual error.
Don’t Get Stuck on Prayers in Public Schools
The U.S. Department of Education announced a number of proposed rules and guidance related to religion and public schools last week on National Religious Freedom Day. Predictably, headlines focused on what the guidance means for students’ right to pray.
First Amendment-ish
There are some things that are obviously First Amendment issues and there are others that just as obviously aren’t.
2020: The year to support, defend – and trust – our free press
How about a new New Year’s resolution: To more appreciate a free press, in whatever brand, flavor or medium you prefer.