A great deal of interest is expressed over the state on the third trial of Sam Clark and his partner, Crockard, of Jim Jam Jems at Bismarck. They were indicted by the federal grand jury for matter contained in the magazine and[...]
Tag: Free Speech
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On This Day | Bill of Rights Day is Coming!
In issuing the proclamation, Governor Davis emphasized that it is our right and duty to strive toward the fullest application of our paramount rights — freedom of speech, press, assembly, association and religious worship; [...]Read More... from On This Day | Bill[...]
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On This Day | Who Do You Trust?
Where the government controls the news the stories get quite far apart in their figures . . . the Russians say one man got killed in that German mine disaster . . . the [...]Read More... from On This Day | Who[...]
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‘New York Times’ sues Pentagon over media restrictions
The fundamental struggle between a free press and government control is playing out right now at the Pentagon. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently implemented a policy demanding that credentialed journalists pledge not to report any unauthorized information, even if it’s unclassified. Seeing[...]
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On This Day | Cancel the Liberal Over Tolerating a Communist Idea on Campus
Either there are some desirable points about communism which we have overlooked or there is serious question as to the desirability of Mr. Frank continuing to occupy the position which he now holds. [...]Read More... from On This Day | Cancel the[...]
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Port: Does the First Amendment protect quackery?
North Dakota nearly rolled back its restrictions on conversion therapy this year — a reminder that old battles rarely stay settled. Now, a case before the U.S. Supreme Court could decide whether states have the authority to regulate such practices at all.[...]
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Statement from NPR on Pentagon’s Press Policy
NPR will never be party to limitations on the independence of the press and the objective, fact-based reporting of our journalists. We will not sign the Administration’s restrictive policy that asks reporters to undermine their commitment of providing trustworthy, independent journalism to[...]
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On This Day | Opinions From the Greatest Generation
If Mr. Roosevelt has complete control of the news released he can be president as long as he wills and can choose his successor. War in this poor column's humble opinion can be won [...]Read More... from On This Day | Opinions[...]
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On This Day | Free Speech Disavowed
Mr. Townley said today that when a rumor was heard that Senator LaFollette would change his subject and talk on war, a delegation was sent to wait upon him, and was given positive assurances [...]Read More... from On This Day | Free[...]
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Counterpoint: Smithsonian Should Not Propagate Ideology
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Point: Yes, Trump Is Censoring History.” President Trump is right. The Smithsonian is “out of control.” And it should be a concern to all Americans, whether you agree with Trump on other issues or not. It is[...]
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Point: Yes, Trump Is Censoring History
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Counterpoint: Smithsonian Should Not Propagate Ideology.” On the eve of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Trump administration is rewriting history by wielding the tools of censorship and erasure. At the[...]
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West Point Faculty Speech Policy Draws Constitutional Challenge
A longtime West Point law professor is taking the academy to court, arguing that new rules requiring faculty to seek approval before outside speaking engagements violate the First Amendment. Tim Bakken, who has taught at the academy for 25 years, filed a[...]
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On This Day | Free Speech Opposed By Farmers Union
The U. S. Supreme Court has been asked to review the decision of the North Dakota Supreme Court in which the state court affirmed dismissal of a libel action against WDAY-TV, in Fargo. [...]Read More... from On This Day | Free Speech[...]
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Self-censorship and the ‘spiral of silence’: Why Americans are less likely to publicly voice their opinions on political issues
In a country built on free speech, more Americans are choosing silence. Political polarization has frayed not just our public discourse but our willingness to speak at all—at family dinners, in community forums, and even among friends. According to political scientist James[...]
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Teaching the Holocaust Just Got Harder in Mississippi
The most dangerous moment in any classroom often comes with a single word: “Why?” When a Holocaust educator shows students a death registry with a black line drawn through her great-uncle’s name, that inevitable question opens the door to understanding—but under Mississippi’s[...]
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Now Is the Time to Stand Up for Press Freedom
The press isn’t perfect, but a free and fair one is essential to democracy. Yet, politicians on both the left and right have found it convenient to take swings at journalists—whether it’s a mayor lashing out after a tragedy or a former[...]