This amendment is pretty straightforward in its original text, but not all free speech is protected. Advocacy groups like the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) make it their mission to protect free speech when those rights may have been infringed upon. With the invention of the internet and social media, understanding what the First Amendment means is more complicated than ever.
Supporters of Republican Jim Jordan, nominee for Speaker of the House, have been reportedly using bullying and death threats to push for votes within their own party. The Capitol Police are investigating the threatening texts, which were even directed at family members of Congress representatives. Despite this aggressive campaign, Jordan seems to be losing more support than gaining it. Voting for the Speaker of the House is to resume on Friday, October 20th.
Threads Has Potential, Just Don’t Feed the Trolls Read More »
BlogPosts, Featured Blog Post, PopularOver the past decade, Twitter has become increasingly toxic. Like very toxic. No one can say anything without some troll ruining the moment, which sometimes negatively affects the mental health of the replies on a non-confrontational tweet. These actions are unnecessary and hurtful, made for no reason except to cause
It’s reported on the news all the time. Or maybe you have experienced it yourself. Either way, the internet has normalized harassment, death threats, doxxing and other traumatic actions committed by people who find it acceptable to do these things as long as they have a computer screen to hide
Will Smith Returns with “Emancipation” Read More »
BlogPosts, Featured Blog PostWill Smith took the step back to the spotlight to talk about the new movie “Emancipation“, based on a true story of a slave named Peter and his escape from the plantation to find his family but is hunted throughout Louisiana on his way north where he would eventually join
Dave Chappelle Hosts SNL With Some of His Most Beloved Characters of All Time Read More »
BlogPosts, Featured, Featured Blog PostDave Chappelle hosted SNL this weekend with musical guest Black Star. The cancel culture police are already on a roll with this one, but as a reminder, it’s a comedy show. But if you are a Chappelle Show fan, this episode is a must watch.
