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Justices of the US Supreme Court pose for their official photo at the Supreme Court in Washington, DC on October 7, 2022. - (Seated from left) Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice Clarence Thomas, Chief Justice John Roberts, Associate Justice Samuel Alito and Associate Justice Elena Kagan, (Standing behind from left) Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett, Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch, Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh and Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. (Photo by OLIVIER DOULIERY / AFP) (Photo by OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images)

Supreme Court To Hear Landmark Missouri v. Biden Censorship Case

The Supreme Court’s decision on the so-called Censorship Industrial Complex is eagerly anticipated, yet the outcome remains uncertain. Major media outlets like The New York Times and PBS position this as a speculative theory, championed predominantly by certain journalists and Republicans. However, as this case takes center stage at the nation’s highest court, gaining global interest, many believe the mainstream narrative may increasingly be questioned. The essence of the debate underscores the balance between free speech and the role of media in shaping public opinion.

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Challenging Campus Censorship: Three Tactics and Student Countermeasures

Cultivating diverse thought in academic settings is pivotal. While many universities champion free expression, instances of stifling dissenting voices are rising. From disruptive crowds to administrative measures, open dialogue faces challenges. Supporting institutions like the First Freedoms Foundation is essential to safeguarding academic freedom and encouraging genuine inquiry. The future of unbiased education depends on our actions today.

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The Concerns About Freedom of Speech and the Far-Left Agenda

This article examines growing concerns among conservatives that the far-left liberal Democrats and the Biden Department of Justice are undermining the fundamental freedom of speech in America. It looks at instances where conservative views seem to be targeted for censorship or suppression, particularly on social media platforms like Facebook. As democracy thrives on open debate and discussion, the article calls for a bipartisan approach to address these issues and safeguard our constitutional rights.

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Experts Caution Trump's January 6 Free-Speech Defense Could Pose Risks to Democracy

Experts Caution Trump’s January 6 Free-Speech Defense Could Pose Risks to Democracy

Recent claims by Trump and his associates, positioning their efforts to overturn the 2020 election results as a matter of free speech, have drawn significant concern from experts and scholars. These assertions, in light of multiple indictments against Trump, are viewed by many as not only stretching the boundaries of the First Amendment but also potentially undermining core democratic principles. As Trump faces charges ranging from racketeering to forgery, the blending of legal defenses with public sentiment strategies threatens to erode trust in the judicial process and redefine the contours of freedom of speech in the political realm.

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President Joe Biden speaks about the U.S. Supreme Court's decision overruling student debt forgiveness in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on June 30, 2023.

Judge Upholds Freedom of Speech, Counters Biden Administration in Significant Social Media Censorship Ruling

In a crucial ruling advocating freedom of speech and First Amendment rights, a federal judge has put a provisional stop to Biden administration officials and government agencies’ alleged attempts to indirectly impose censorship on social media platforms. Judge Terry A. Doughty, in his July 4 judgment, barred these bodies from persuading, encouraging, or inducing social media companies to delete, suppress, or downplay any content that represents protected free speech. Although the ruling isn’t final, it provides a significant victory for the Republican attorneys general who brought the case against the administration. This landmark decision is a strong affirmation of the importance of free speech in the face of modern challenges.

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