In 2020, amidst one of the deadliest seasons of the coronavirus pandemic, a man from West Virginia made the controversial decision to proceed with his Thanksgiving plans, refusing to adhere to the media’s “narrative” about the virus. Tragically, a year later, his wife succumbed to COVID-19 just before Christmas. Seeking solace, the man reached out …
Union officials frequently express concern about the influence of “dark money” in politics, claiming that it is used to unfairly manipulate the system against workers. However, these officials conveniently overlook the fact that Big Labor has been able to manipulate the system in their favor by using money taken from workers under the threat of …
In a recurring scenario, activists partake in controversial expression that either critiques or disparages a religion. This often leads to global condemnation, outrage, and sometimes even violence or threats. Subsequently, parliamentarians, heads of state, and religious leaders advocate for legal changes to ensure punishment for such expression and to prevent it from happening again in …
In March 2020, Waylon Bailey found himself at the center of an alarming incident. A group of sheriff’s deputies, dressed in bulletproof vests and armed with guns, stormed his home in Rapides Parish, La. The reason? A Facebook post made by Bailey in which he jokingly referenced a zombie-themed scenario related to COVID-19. This resulted …
A coalition comprised of thirteen university presidents, including Cornell’s Martha Pollack, has recently launched a collaborative initiative aimed at “elevating free speech” on college campuses. While there are initial reservations about this endeavor, a closer examination reveals a reliance on familiar rhetoric. The emphasis is placed on the significance of “diverse communities” in countering threats …
The recent incident in Marion, Kan., involving the local police raiding the offices of the Marion County Record is not only an assault on the First Amendment, but also a violation of basic human dignity, our national values, and the Constitution. The actions taken by the police, such as seizing the newspaper’s computers and injuring …
In the past two weeks since Special Counsel Jack Smith indicted former President Donald Trump for his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, we have seen the emergence of Trump’s trial strategy. Trump and his lawyer, John Lauro, are attempting to portray the indictment as an attack on his First Amendment rights. They argue …
In a hearing held on Friday to determine the extent of Donald Trump’s public discourse on his legal issues, neither party achieved all of their desired outcomes. However, the judge presiding over Trump’s election interference case made it clear that the former president must adhere to certain restrictions, even if he is running for …
When Donald Trump appeared last week in a Washington, D.C., courtroom for his arraignment on federal election charges, the presiding judge gave the former president a few simple instructions for staying out of jail while he awaited trial. Trump couldn’t converse with potential witnesses about the case except through lawyers, Magistrate Judge Moxila Upadhyaya told …
In many ways, Donald Trump’s mental state is more transparent than that of most public figures. He lacks shame, discretion, and freely expresses his feelings in real-time through various channels. However, his constant stream of consciousness and perpetually heightened emotions make it difficult to discern the subtle fluctuations in his mood. Nevertheless, his recent public …