Contemplating Media & the First Amendment
Today I am continuing my examination of the events of last Wednesday between the president and the press corps and how they relate to the First Amendment. Specifically, I am discussing the aftermath of CNN's chief White House correspondent Jim Acosta's exchange with President Trump - and the severe unconstitutionality of the White House's actions... Continue Reading →
Between Election Day, the shooting in Los Angeles, and the fires in California leaving at least 44 dead and thousands homeless, it has been nearly impossible to keep up with the news this week. Right in the middle of this mayhem, perhaps somewhat (rightfully) overshadowed, has been the quick and brutal attacks from the White... Continue Reading →
It is no secret that President Trump advertises a strong dislike of the media, left-wing news outlets, and sadly, for the First Amendment. In recent interviews and press pop-ups, Trump can be seen demanding journalists keep quiet and telling them that they have no right to ask him questions . Now, he has every right... Continue Reading →
In 2013 Edward Snowden copied and leaked thousands of classified documents revealing information about National Security Agency (NSA) surveillance of Americans and people all over the world. The Guardian and The Washington Post then published stories based on the classified information. Similar to the Pentagon Papers, the Snowden revelations resulted in an espionage case against... Continue Reading →
Two weeks ago I sent in my absentee ballot for the state of New Hampshire. While this hasn’t been the first election I have voted in, it feels like the most important. Why I mention this is because this week's reading topic involved privacy, and the people we vote into office decide and aid into... Continue Reading →
It is now the day after the long anticipated Election Day in America. The supposed Blue Wave that was supposed to permeate the polls did not exactly happen the way Democrats expected it to happen. There were some disappointments in high-stakes race. Stacey Abrams may not win the gubernatorial race in Georgia. Andrew Gillum lost... Continue Reading →
The debate on where to draw the line between the separation of church and state has been at a near constant since the very words were written. Though the majority of the Founders and everyday Americans today agree that the United States should not establish a national religion, other areas where the church and the... Continue Reading →
The first amendment which is freedom of the press, freedom of speech, free to assemble, freedom of religion has afforded us a liberty without government control. Throughout history opinions have changed towards the constitution depending who is on the bench. After listening to the interview between Neal Katyal, former Acting Solicitor and the Aspen Institute;... Continue Reading →
The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution protects people, specifically their bodies, property, papers, and effects, from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. It essentially outlines the notion of our right to privacy. The primary concerns of those who wrote and ratified the Amendment revolved around “general warrants,” or warrants that authorize a search or... Continue Reading →
In 2004 Mark Zuckerberg created Facebook in his Harvard University dorm, with the goal of connected Harvard students. Fast forward to today—the platform has over 2 billion active users and is being confronted with the consequences it has for society, both good and bad. Last week Frontline aired a two-part documentary called The Facebook... Continue Reading →
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