Freedom
What is the American Dream, and has it become harder to achieve in recent years?
What is the American Dream, and has it become harder to achieve in recent years? The American Dream, coined by historian James Truslow Adams in the 1930s, has become a central concept to the nation’s identity and self-image. Most people interviewed defined the American Dream as consisting of three basic ideas: an economic bargain (financial […]
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ICE and Border Patrol in Minnesota − accused of violating 1st, 2nd, 4th and 10th amendment rights − are testing whether the Constitution can survive
ICE and Border Patrol in Minnesota − accused of violating 1st, 2nd, 4th and 10th amendment rights − are testing whether the Constitution can survive Operation Metro Surge, an immigration enforcement initiative in Minnesota, has become a constitutional stress test, raising fundamental questions about law enforcement and executive power. The operation has been accused of […]
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Why won’t anyone stop ICE from masking?
Why won’t anyone stop ICE from masking? Americans are concerned about masked law enforcement due to issues like accountability, trust, and overall vibes. The lack of visibility into who’s a cop and who’s not can be dangerous, as seen in the case of Minnesota legislator Melissa Hortman and her husband being killed by an assassin […]
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‘We want you arrested because we said so’ – how ICE’s policy on raiding whatever homes it wants violates a basic constitutional right, according to a former federal judge
‘We want you arrested because we said so’ – how ICE’s policy on raiding whatever homes it wants violates a basic constitutional right, according to a former federal judge ICE’s policy on raiding homes without a warrant violates the Fourth Amendment to the US Constitution, which protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures. The Fourth […]
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Iran’s universities have long been a battleground, where protests happen and students fight for the future
Iran’s universities have long been a battleground, where protests happen and students fight for the future Iran’s universities have been a battleground for protests and student activism since at least the mid-1900s, with students fighting for political reform and freedom. The current wave of protests, which began in December 2025, has spread across the country, […]
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A government can choose to investigate the killing of a protester − or choose to blame the victim and pin it all on ‘domestic terrorism’
A government can choose to investigate the killing of a protester − or choose to blame the victim and pin it all on ‘domestic terrorism’ The author argues that some governments choose to investigate killings of protesters or blame them for “domestic terrorism” instead of holding themselves accountable, and this approach can be perilous to […]
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Iran’s latest internet blackout extends to phones and Starlink
Iran’s latest internet blackout extends to phones and Starlink The Iranian regime has initiated an internet blackout on January 8, 2026, which extends to phones and Starlink services, severely limiting access to information. The current shutdown is considered the most sophisticated and severe in Iran’s history, with digital rights and internet monitoring groups assessing its […]
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12 ways the Trump administration dismantled civil rights law and the foundations of inclusive democracy in its first year
12 ways the Trump administration dismantled civil rights law and the foundations of inclusive democracy in its first year The Trump administration has taken a series of connected actions to weaken federal civil rights law and dismantle inclusive democracy in its first year, including shutting down or sharply cutting funding for programs aimed at reducing […]
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Supreme Court case about ‘crisis pregnancy centers’ highlights debate over truthful advertising standards
Supreme Court case about ‘crisis pregnancy centers’ highlights debate over truthful advertising standards The Supreme Court case First Choice Women’s Resource Centers Inc. v. Platkin revolves around whether crisis pregnancy centers can protect their donor records from disclosure to state authorities, despite being accused of deceptive practices. Crisis pregnancy centers are Christian nonprofits that appear […]
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Research breakthroughs often come through collaborations − attacks on academic freedom threaten this vital work
Research breakthroughs often come through collaborations − attacks on academic freedom threaten this vital work Academic freedom is under threat worldwide, with many researchers facing funding cuts due to their perceived ideological bias, leading to a decline in global research collaborations and scientific discovery. The “collaboration dividend” – where global research collaborations optimize human and […]
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