#FirstAmendment
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February 5, 1631: Religious freedom pioneer Roger Williams arrives in Massachusetts Bay Colony
On February 5, 1631, Roger Williams stepped onto the hard, cold edge of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, carrying with him a dangerous idea. It was not dangerous…
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The Recap: Trump team says it’s cool to party with pedophiles, and Pam Bondi’s attack on free speech
A daily roundup of the best stories and cartoons by Daily Kos staff and contributors to keep you in the know. Pam Bondi is coming for our First Amendment rights…
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Howard Sapp on World Hijab Day 02/01
Reverend Howard Sapp is a pastor, community leader, and gospel artist whose personal faith deeply informs his worldview and his approach to public service.
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The Recap: Trump takes a dump on the First Amendment, plus his asinine Fed chair nominee
A daily roundup of the best stories and cartoons by Daily Kos staff and contributors to keep you in the know. Journalists arrested as Trump team sets fire to…
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Journalists arrested as Trump team sets fire to First Amendment
Independent journalist Don Lemon, formerly of CNN, was arrested by federal agents Thursday night for reporting on an anti-ICE protest at a church in Minnesota…
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The First Amendment will outlive Trump
Following Renee Good’s murder, Trump doubled down and sent more ill-trained, masked, and lethally armed occupying forces into Minneapolis. It’s a safe bet that…
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Trump’s FCC goon demands talk shows give Republicans equal time
After years of President Donald Trump being the butt of jokes from late-night comedians, Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr released an…
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Trump’s team tries to ruin toy store after owners denounce ICE
A Minnesota toy store whose owners spoke out against Immigration and Customs Enforcement abuses of power is now being targeted by the Department of Homeland…
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Authoritarianism Is Not a Constitutional Power
Once again, Donald Trump has announced that he can simply end protests with force, as though the Constitution were a subscription service he canceled sometime…
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Greetings from Thomas Jefferson and James Madison: Happy Religious Freedom Day!
Religious freedom has been at the center of American history since the founding. (And by the founding, I mean of the United States of America…
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A year in, Americans think Trump has made everything worse
When President Donald Trump took the oath of office, Americans approved of the job he was doing by a nearly 10-percentage-point margin as they hoped he would…
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Feds: If you put a sticker over Trump’s face, you will lose your national park entrance pass
In some countries, the Interior Department has its own troops.
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What the Heck Is Free Speech, Really? Everyone screams about it few understand it
Author’s Note “Free speech” gets tossed around like a magic word – a get-out-of-jail card for anyone who wants to sound righteous while dodging accountability.
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Brigitte Bardot: resolving her contradictions
Briggite Bardot ended up embodying a tension that makes people uncomfortable because it doesn’t sort neatly into good and bad. On one side…
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Remembering the Fourth Estate
Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart The Constitutional Convention, 1787-1789, was contentious, conflicted, and at times, filled with loud and angry voices. However…
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‘Tyranny is booming’: Jimmy Kimmel takes Trump warning global
Comedian and late-night host Jimmy Kimmel gave a stark warning to the world about the rise of fascism and tyranny in the United States in a Christmas message…
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The NYT sues over Hegseth’s Ministry of Truth
Discover why NYT is taking legal action as Hegseth mandates pledges and restricts Pentagon press, affecting public oversight.
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Did The New York Times just grow a spine?
Press freedom faces a key legal test as the Times seeks to overturn Pentagon rules; stay updated on the outcome.
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Another Declaration of War on the Fourth Estate.
Check out the newly launched site listing ‘offending’ news outlets and reporters—find out which media made the administration’s leaderboard.
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Thanksgiving 2025 political talking points are out, but will they help?
Get tips to engage MAGA relatives this Thanksgiving with facts from ACLU and Everytown—read the conversation guides today!
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What’s so wrong with fraud and First Amendment violations anyway?
Learn how GOP-led fraud scandals, pardoned crimes, and political maneuvering are shaping the justice system—find out who’s involved.
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Federal workers can kiss free speech goodbye in Trump’s America
Explore the new limits on federal workers’ freedom of expression under Trump. See what’s happening and stay informed.
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Trump wanders off during Japan honor guard review – Intimidated US press mostly ignores
Confused Trump during Japan visit raises concerns, with US media self-censoring—discover what other outlets are saying.
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Larry Bushart Update – Charges Dropped (edited)
Larry Bushart, previously accused of threatening mass violence, no longer faces charges. Click for ongoing coverage.
