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Trump and Clinton: Bring on the general election - 2 views

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  • selena99 on 27 Apr 16
     
    The two presidential front-runners celebrated a victorious night Tuesday, each notching major wins in East Coast primaries and taking significant leaps towards their party's nominations. And in dueling victory speeches that showcased their starkly contrasting tone and style, Trump and Clinton had one thing in common: an eye on November.
  • kadenroen on 27 Apr 16
     
    The two presidential front-runners celebrated a victorious night Tuesday, each notching major wins in East Coast primaries and taking significant leaps towards their party's nominations. And in dueling victory speeches that showcased their starkly contrasting tone and style, Trump and Clinton had one thing in common: an eye on November.
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Paul Ryan's breathtakingly dishonest speech - PostPartisan - The Washington Post - 1 views

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  • Rainie mccubbin on 07 Sep 12
     
    This irritates me to think that he would even go as far as to lie. He should be comfortable with what he has done in the office and what he believes he can do.... not lie!
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Tennessee Teacher Pushed Out For Supporting Free Speech Of Gay And Atheist Students - 1 views

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  • Jeremy Vogel on 11 Sep 12
     
    In May, the Lenoir City High School faculty was threatened with a criminal investigation for publishing a yearbook story titled, "It's OK To Be Gay."
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  • Holly Jensen on 11 Sep 12
     
    This is ridiculous. It's so disrespectful not only to the students but to any community that's suffered discrimination. Who's to say they won't start being sexist or discriminate against African Americans?
  • Alex Snipes on 11 Sep 12
     
    I don't think it is necessary to put something in a school yearbook about being gay, because there is nothing about being straight. Yes, people may think being gay is OK, but there is no reason for that to be in a high school yearbook, that has nothing to do with the school. If no one is allowed to talk about their religion or God in school, then we also shouldn't be able to talk about being gay. I've never seen a section in a yearbook titled "Its OK to be Christian." Yes, people should be allowed to be gay, but it doesn't need to be flaunted like that.
  • Bryan Pregon on 11 Sep 12
     
    I had read about this story before, and as a teacher I am impressed that Mr. Yoakley had the courage to let his students have a voice. Putting myself in his position, would make for a hard decision when faced with losing a job you love but I hope I would do the same.
  • Holly Jensen on 13 Sep 12
     
    I understand them not having to have something in the book but maybe it was for their LGBT Club and they wanted to do a story on it just like they would for some other club or student council. I don't think it was right for them to fire the teacher for it. And you can talk about religion in school you just can't try and force or push it on others. I know that here were have a club for christian athletes and they even pray under the flag in front of school.
  • Mallory Huggins on 14 Sep 12
     
    In Iowa, at least, I know that it's illegal for a school to bar a student run publication from publishing a piece. Yes, there aren't sections in yearbooks with titles like "it's OK to be Christian," but I think that's because no needs to be told that. Homosexuality is currently a big political issue. I think that if Christianity were currently an issue as large as homosexuality students would be writing about it. Besides, saying we shouldn't talk about political issues, or that gays shouldn't be allowed to "flaunt" their sexuality is, in my opinion, simply another way of condoning persecution of them.
  • Payton Whiteaker on 14 Sep 12
     
    The fact as to how they treated this teacher is outrageous. He is allowing students to express themselves, and the school is completely violating the first amendment. A student explaining there beliefs is allowable, and in no way breaking a law. Considering this is a student written newspaper, you cannot bar that students article simply because it talks about religion. They would be oppressing atheists, and showing support to those with religion, the school should not be able to bar an article like that. This is no different from a student expressing there sexuality. If you truly have a massive problem with it, think of it in the following hypothetical way: An article is written in the school newspaper about the upcoming homecoming dance. There is a little bit of advice for girls saying they should make there man pay for them. This is supporting heterosexuality, and is in no different from an article supporting homosexuality. Either the above hypothetical in the newspaper should be say, man (Or women depending on your interests,) or it should be removed if you cannot place an article about being gay in a newspaper.
  • Kirstina Michl on 14 Sep 12
     
    As a Yearbook student myself, I would honestly be a little surprised if someone brought up the idea to place a story about homosexuality or atheism in the yearbook, but only because the Yearbook tells stories about the entire school year, and doesn't really talk about the opinions of the writers. I personally think that it would make more sense to place it in the opinion section of the school's newspaper. However, if they want to place the story in the yearbook, then they need to be allowed to place it wherever they please. Like most people pointed out, it's violating the first amendment.
  • Michaela Koopmeiners on 14 Sep 12
     
    It's okay for him to stick up for people that are gay or being atheist, but that shouldn't be published in a yearbook, which has nothing to do with school.
  • Alexis Theos on 20 Sep 12
     
    ^ Michaela it has to do with gay bullying, i believe it is relevant.
  • Payton Whiteaker on 21 Sep 12
     
    Michaela, homosexuality is a part of almost every high school. GSA, (gay straight alliance) a club at our school. That alone means it has to do with school. A yearbook article on that would be just as relevant on a article about chess club, or mock trial, or a sport. If you honestly, and truly disagree with me, then how is it not as important as any of those things?
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Obama escalates ISIS campaign in Iraq, broadens it to war-ravaged Syria - 2 views

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  • michaelaheilesen on 11 Sep 14
     
    Washington (CNN) -- It was a speech that Barack Obama -- a war-stopping, Nobel Peace Prize-winning President -- never wanted to give. A year after he pulled back from threatened military attacks on Syria over chemical weapons, Obama told America he now would launch airstrikes against ISIS targets in the country wracked by civil war.
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The Death of Free Speech on College Campuses - 6 views

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  • desertratt on 20 Mar 15
     
    One of the truly delightful things about college is that it allows earnest young people to try out all sorts of ridiculous ideas without causing much lasting harm. After graduation, most will grow up and learn how to laugh at their prior selves. (The rest will become professors.)
  • jesse_lorenzen on 24 Mar 15
     
    I don't get how doing this is a good thing, it may just cause more issues.
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Silently protesting Muslim woman ejected from Trump rally - CNNPolitics.com - 2 views

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  • lcarman980 on 11 Jan 16
     
    Rose Hamid, a 56-year-old flight attendant sitting in the stands directly behind Trump, stood up Friday during Trump's speech when the Republican front-runner suggested that Syrian refugees fleeing war in Syria were affiliated with ISIS. Trump has previously called for a temporary ban on Muslims entering the U.S.
  • rwilson761 on 11 Jan 16
     
    its ridiculous that the people are being so rude, just because trump thinks its okay. she has a right to stand up and protest she wasnt being violent or anything she has the freedom of speech.
  • baddison758 on 11 Jan 16
     
    I think that this situation was handled terribly by Trump and shows that he is not the man that should be the President of the United States. It shows that he is not someone who knows how to handle a situation correctly and properly.
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Ohio Family's 'Graphic' Halloween Decorations Spark Neighborhood Uproar - CrimeFeed - 14 views

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  • camilaluther on 14 Oct 15
     
    While gore and all things scary are common sights at this time of year, one Ohio family's Halloween display just might have gone too far. Located near a neighborhood elementary school, the Barrett family's graphic Halloween decorations have several residents concerned - with one local even contacting the city to have them removed.
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  • Julia Gibler on 21 Oct 15
     
    It would be a violation of the first amendment if the family was forced to remove their decorations, but I think they should , out of courtesy, tone it down a little bit because kids are being scared by it. And it doesn't really look like Halloween decorations it is just graphic and violent.
  • jjacobs079 on 21 Oct 15
     
    I think they should take it down since they live near a school and little kids probably walk past and get scared. I think it would be fine if they put it up on Halloween because other people are probably going to have scarier stuff out.
  • tiaross on 21 Oct 15
     
    I don't think they should have to take it down. Everyone decorates their houses in different ways and that is how they chose to decorate their house. What if someone had a blow pumpkin with a face that would be considered scary to a group of two year olds? Should that neighbor take down that blow up pumpkin?
  • amcintosh485 on 22 Oct 15
     
    I don't think the family should have to take this down. Everyone has their own views and opinions. I would be violating their freedom. They may be able to make it a little less scary for the children's sake but they shouldn't have too.
  • ryanlegg on 26 Oct 15
     
    well no person should destroy this, its a work of art, if parents don't like this they can make their children stay home or look away but this is and can be a form of speech. so it can be lowered but it can't be taken away.
  • seanveazie on 26 Oct 15
     
    This is their own option to make it scary. Parents should be able to shield their kids from what they don't agree with.
  • denniseram on 26 Oct 15
     
    Being forced to take it down would be a violation of their freedom of speech. They have the right to express themselves.
  • anthony309 on 26 Oct 15
     
    The family put a lot of work into their decoration.
  • Sunshine Wink on 26 Oct 15
     
    It really isn't fair for the family to have to take down their decorations, because some parents don't agree with it. If they don't agree with it they don't have to pay attention to it. The family shouldn't have to adjust their halloween fun and decorations to make someone else happy.
  • kaylawalden on 26 Oct 15
     
    The United States is based off the freedom of expression, and if the Ohio family wants to set up decorations for Halloween they are more than allowed to do so. Because of this freedom of expression it wouldn't be fair to have to take down their decorations.
  • katiepetersen005 on 26 Oct 15
     
    I do not think that the family has to take down the decorations because it is their house and they can decorate with what ever they want. However, even the smallest things can harm people. Just seeing a foam headstone can set someone off. Another note is that Halloween is mostly just for kids now so that would lean toward taking down the decorations.
  • chris563 on 26 Oct 15
     
    i don't think its right that people where getting mad at it because that's what Halloweens about horror and its suppose to look really and be scare that's the whole point of Halloween I don't think they should change anything
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Twitter wants to crack down on 'dehumanizing language' - 6 views

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  • Bryan Pregon on 02 Oct 18
     
    "The "hateful conduct" policy prohibits users from making direct attacks or threats against people on the basis of considerations like race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender, for example, but it doesn't necessarily also encompass tweets that dehumanize users in different ways."
  • leviathan02 on 23 Oct 18
     
    How will twitter actually be successful in cracking down on 100% of the dehumanizing language without stepping on some free speech toes?
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Supreme Court refuses to hear coach's free speech case | TheHill - 0 views

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  • lmg818 on 25 Jan 19
     
    Supreme court refused to hear a case about a football coach kneeling after games and praying quietly to himself. The coach lost his job for it.
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2018 NRA annual meeting: Guns will be banned during Mike Pence speech. Parkland student... - 6 views

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  • Bryan Pregon on 30 Apr 18
     
    "The National Rifle Association has championed the idea of "a good guy with a gun," but no firearms will be allowed when Vice President Pence speaks at its annual meeting - sparking criticism from Parkland, Fla., students, who say schools should be afforded the same protection."
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  • rtanner112 on 01 May 18
     
    This event does seem very hypocritical. This is pretty much saying government officials need to be safe, but schools do not.
  • Mackenzie Frush on 01 May 18
     
    "As a result, firearms and firearm accessories, knives or weapons of any kind will be prohibited in the forum prior to and during his attendance," I find this event to be extremely hypocritical. It is basically a slap in the faces of all the Parkland victims. Why are they, and other citizens, not being treated with the safety precautions that politicians are. I find this very offensive for Pence to do this.
  • ashlynperaza on 01 May 18
     
    Agreeing with rtanner112, it is hypocritical and very ironic. It seems like the "higher up" only care about themselves, and not the common people.
  • cjones560 on 01 May 18
     
    I understand why they wouldn't want guns, just because it is a political event and it is for the protection of the vice president. However, it does seem hypocritical that they're pro-gun when they're in the right hands, yet won't let their members carry them at the meeting.
  • marrissa_842 on 01 May 18
     
    I don't understand why schools be afforded the same protections the VP was allowed. Where is the difference between the two? He doesn't want to put his life at danger, so why are school students forced to?
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Donald Trump thinks not clapping for him is 'treasonous' - CNNPolitics - 8 views

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  • nathanaelhale on 07 Feb 18
     
    Well in the article it says "He was joking! He didn't even say that it was treasonous! He was just agreeing with people who said it was treasonous!"
  • bethanyfoley on 07 Feb 18
     
    If this is true then it is very discerning that Trump would agree that not clapping for him is treasonous. After all, isn't America supposed to be where you can state your ideals without getting punished?
  • mborgaila831 on 07 Feb 18
     
    "What Trump is saying is that dissent -- which is what Democrats are doing when they choose not to clap for a line in his speech -- is traitorous and/or un-American."
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2018 State of the Union Fact-Check - The New York Times - 2 views

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  • Bryan Pregon on 31 Jan 18
     
    "Reporters from The New York Times checked the facts, falsehoods and statements in need of context from President Trump's first State of the Union address. Watch a replay along with real time analysis here, and read an annotated transcript of the speech.
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Clinton consumed with Russian meddling, she writes in new book - CNNPolitics - 5 views

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  • evelyn_white316 on 06 Sep 17
     
    I don't think Hiliary had the right to go and meet the Russian president like that and then write a book on how much she didn't like Trump. When I don't like someone and they make my skin crawl I can't do anything about it but since she is rich and former White House 1st lady she can?
  • maxaqramirez on 06 Sep 17
     
    You actually can do things about it. And yes, she can. She is allowed to say that Trump made her uncomfortable.
  • erin_stokes on 06 Sep 17
     
    I actually think almost the exact opposite. While I think Hilary went a little overboard, she had every right to do so, as stated in the first amendment: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." And if it wasn't in Hilary's right to write that book and state her personal opinions on this matter, then what gives us the "right" to bring back nazis and treat others as second class citizens, saying it's all opinion and just exercising their free speech? And yes, you could do something about it, and many people are doing something about it. Hilary is just much more likely to get noticed and was noticed by the press because of her status.
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New York bans display of Confederate flag and other hate symbols on state grounds - CNN - 7 views

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  • eoneal271 on 04 Jan 21
     
    I don't think that banning certain flags is completely fair. Some people may have considered those flags hate flags but others not. I think that if other people want to have flags banned it should be because they may consider it hate speech or they may not agree with certain flags either.
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  • margaretgrover on 05 Jan 21
     
    I think that it was fair to ban it as the message it sends today is one of hate. While some may not consider it hate speech, we must take into account the opinion of the people that symbol hurts. As such the only place I think that flag should be is in a museum.
  • bayliegirres on 05 Jan 21
     
    I agree with Emma that banning flags isn't fair. Just because you don't agree with a flag someone has doesn't mean it should be banned.
  • tkoesters274 on 25 May 21
     
    I think that emma and baylie are racist
  • tkoesters274 on 25 May 21
     
    and i agree with @margaretgrover <3
  • bigslide on 25 May 21
     
    I think you haven't really thought about this through. That flag is disgusting. LIke Germany banned its nazi flag, America as a whole should ban that confederate flag.
  • jcontreras201 on 25 May 21
     
    I think they should ban the confederate flag like they did with the Nazi flag in Germany
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Student Press Law Center | Nebraska high school journalist refuses to back down, publis... - 6 views

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  • Bryan Pregon on 15 Mar 21
     
    Free Speech, Free Press, Censorship, Theft, Racism... LOTS to unpack in this story.
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