During his inaugural address, Trump kicked off his second term as President with the promise to “immediately stop all government censorship and bring back free speech to America.” He also vowed that “never again will the immense power of the state be weaponized to persecute political opponents.” Less than nine months into his second term, these promises have already been broken.
Read MoreAs of late, the topic of free speech has been a popular one across the U.S. With disagreements over what we should consider sharing opinions versus hate and manipulative speech, the heavy polarization between Americans is more apparent than ever.
Read MorePresident Trump has been very vocal about dismissing any criticism directed at him and his choices throughout the short time he has so far served as president this term. His rejection of criticism has led him to make efforts in censoring public media and journalism. Whether it be suing news outlets for defamation of character, restricting journalism, defunding public broadcasting, or writing posts on his social media platform Truth Social to criticize those who speak out against him, Trump has made one of his main presidential focuses: censorship.
Read MoreIn the United States, interactions with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can be intimidating and, for many immigrant families, life-altering. Whether ICE is conducting raids, detaining individuals, or visiting homes and workplaces, it’s critical to understand that you have rights, no matter your immigration status. Knowing how to respond during an encounter can help protect you and your loved ones from unnecessary harm or legal consequences. Below are essential steps you can take to stay safe, informed, and empowered when dealing with ICE:
Read MoreProtesting, a public act of opposition and objection to something.
The freedom to protest, the freedom to express our disapproval against something coming from a higher authority, is one of our most important freedoms. Protesting is the freedom of speech, without it we are silenced.
Read MoreProtesting has been an incredibly effective way of expression in the United States since the first amendment. Although, over the past couple of decades, this method of proclamation has decreased in efficiency and value, why is this?
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