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Why Jimmy Kimmel’s First Amendment rights weren’t violated – but ABC’s would be protected if it stood up to the FCC and Trump
Why Jimmy Kimmel’s First Amendment rights weren’t violated – but ABC’s would be protected if it stood up to the FCC and Trump Jimmy Kimmel’s indefinite suspension by ABC after making comments about the alleged shooter in Charlie Kirk’s death has sparked debate over whether it violates his First Amendment rights. The First Amendment protects […]
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How the First Amendment protects Americans’ speech − and how it does not
How the First Amendment protects Americans’ speech − and how it does not The First Amendment protects Americans’ speech, including speech that may be distasteful or unpopular, as long as it does not incite violence, is not obscene, and does not constitute defamation or a true threat. The government can regulate speech through “reasonable time, […]
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Even as Jimmy Kimmel returns to the airwaves, TV networks remain more vulnerable to political pressure than ever before
Even as Jimmy Kimmel returns to the airwaves, TV networks remain more vulnerable to political pressure than ever before TV networks are more vulnerable to political pressure than ever before, as seen in the recent suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s show after he made comments about a conservative activist. The decline of traditional TV and the […]
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Charlie Kirk and the making of an AI-generated martyr
Charlie Kirk and the making of an AI-generated martyr Charlie Kirk’s death has led to an AI-generated martyr complex, where he is being portrayed as a truth seeker who made a heroic sacrifice, with supporters describing him as “America’s greatest martyr to free speech”. The phenomenon of hagiography, or the process of elevating public figures […]
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Congress Republicans want to target liberal donors after Charlie Kirk’s death
Congress Republicans want to target liberal donors after Charlie Kirk’s death Congress Republicans are pushing for a new select committee to investigate liberal donors and organizations they claim are fueling a “radical left” attack on America. The committee, led by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), would have subpoena power to investigate political opponents in the media […]
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Self-censorship and the ‘spiral of silence’: Why Americans are less likely to publicly voice their opinions on political issues
Self-censorship and the ‘spiral of silence’: Why Americans are less likely to publicly voice their opinions on political issues Americans are less likely to publicly voice their opinions on political issues due to self-censorship and polarization, which has led to a decline in trust among citizens. The polarization between Republicans and Democrats has resulted in […]
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Most Americans believe misinformation is a problem — federal research cuts will only make the problem worse
Most Americans believe misinformation is a problem — federal research cuts will only make the problem worse Research on misinformation and disinformation has been severely impacted by the Trump administration’s restructuring of federal research priorities, including the cancellation of hundreds of grants that supported this research. The overwhelming majority of Americans (95%) believe misinformation’s misleading […]
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From Kent State to Los Angeles, using armed forces to police civilians is a high-risk strategy
From Kent State to Los Angeles, using armed forces to police civilians is a high-risk strategy President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy 2,000 California National Guard troops into Los Angeles to support federal immigration enforcement raids has been criticized as “inflammatory” and potentially escalating tensions. The deployment of armed forces to police civilians is a […]
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Reducing American antisemitism requires more than condemning opposition to Israel and targeting elite universities
Reducing American antisemitism requires more than condemning opposition to Israel and targeting elite universities Reducing American antisemitism requires a more nuanced approach than simply condemning opposition to Israel or targeting elite universities. The Trump administration’s policies on antisemitism have been criticized for ignoring right-wing antisemitism and instead focusing on punishing pro-Israel activism at universities, which […]
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Trump’s first 100 days: DOGE, tariffs, TikTok, and more
Trump’s first 100 days: DOGE, tariffs, TikTok, and more Trump’s first 100 days have been marked by significant policy changes, including the ongoing tariff situation that has thrown a wrench into the global economy and led to unpredictability. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under Brendan Carr has become a tool for censorship, with Adi Robertson […]
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