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johnhutson

Why We All Need The Freedom Of The Press - 5 views

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    The freedom of the press is vital to American democracy as Kacey Finch illustrates in her article. She describes the role of the press as working for the people. The press serves to provide transparency of the government.
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    The article is great to see why we need press freedom. It can gives us the sense of protection as it shows what the government is doing and to keep the government from doing whatever they want.
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    The article gives us a good look into how the press will do what they can to show us the truth. the press are the ones who give the people what they need to see and be able to show their opinion to such decision besides the government deciding for the people.
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    I really like how this article starts off with, "The press was to serve the governed, not the governors".
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    The article highlights on the positives of freedom of speech within the media. Through examples of the past and present, it shows the value of providing the truth to the people.
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    The author of this article sheds light on the importance of freedom of press and what can happen when that freedom is threatened.
anonymous

Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Press - 0 views

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    This article discusses the Freedom of Speech and the Freedom of Press. It explains why these freedoms were put in the Constitution and what rights they give the people of America. The article contains quotes from landmark court cases relating to the First Amendment.
Shannon Hardt-Patino

Media and Missouri: What the heck is going on? | First Amendment Center - news, comment... - 0 views

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    Journalists unable to report on Michael Brown protests in Ferguson, Missouri. Some reporters were detained and later released. Violating freedom of press.
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    Journalists unable to report on Michael Brown protests in Ferguson, Missouri. Some reporters were detained and later released. Violating freedom of press.
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    Journalists unable to report on Michael Brown protests in Ferguson, Missouri. Some reporters were detained and later released. Violating freedom of press.
Ivy Nielson

What Does Free Speech Mean? - 1 views

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    Examples of what freedom of speech includes and doesn't include. Also lists other freedoms on the side of the page like Freedom of Religion and Freedom of the Press.
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    The U.S. Supreme Court description of what constitutes protected speech. There are examples of speech, both direct and symbolic that the Court has decided are either entitled to First Amendment protections, or not. The site includes real life scenarios of cases where personal freedoms are affected.
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    This is a court based website where it goes into what Freedom of Speech means exactly. It provides specific details on what is allowed and not allowed when pertaining to the freedom of speech.
kopsahl3513

First Amendment Rights - 0 views

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    This site discusses First Amendment Rights such as freedom of religion, freedom of speech and of the press, and freedom of petition and assembly. It specifically goes into detail about freedom of speech and of the press.
anonymous

The Government's War on Freedom of the Press - 0 views

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    The annual Press Freedom Index reached its lowest ranks science it was created back in 2002. The fact that United States journalists still are not entitled to protect sources about confidential information about his or her own work.
Shannon Hardt-Patino

On today's card: national security vs. public's right to know | First Amendment Center ... - 0 views

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    Lists points regarding Wikileaks debating freedom of press and national security. Where is the line drawn between America's right to know, and keeping the nation safe?
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    Lists points regarding Wikileaks debating freedom of press and national security. Where is the line drawn between America's right to know, and keeping the nation safe?
mar2265212

Personal Rights And Freedom Of The Press: A Legal Perspective - 0 views

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    This author discusses some of the benefits and downsides to freedom of the press. They discuss how the freedom itself violates others rights.
ashleyfee96

First Amendment - 0 views

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    first amendment: an overview The First Amendment of the United States Constitution protects the right to freedom of religion and freedom of expression from government interference. See U.S. Const. amend. I. Freedom of expression consists of the rights to freedom of speech, press, assembly and to petition the government for a redress of grievances, and the implied rights of association and belief.
Lindsay Klatt

Majority Says the Federal Government Threatens Their Personal Rights - 0 views

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    This article shows the different percentages of how Americans trust and view the Federal Government. For the first time in many years, the majority say our freedoms are threatened.
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    This article is about how society is feeling that the government is taking away our freedoms. Over half of the people that participated in a poll say that the government is threatening their rights and freedoms.
doucette44

Journalism Is Not A Crime - 0 views

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    "Journalism 'Is Not A Crime': The Critical Role of a Free Press" was basically about Secretary Kerry discussing the rights of a journalist. Jason Rezaian, a Washington Post reporter, was held captive in Iran for 18 months. Secretary Kerry discusses the main idea of press freedom.
Tyler Kendall

Catherine Engelbrecht targeted by IRS - 0 views

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    The IRS and Dept. of Justice are on the hot seat right now for what appears to be their infringement upon many of our constitutional rights, including freedom of speech, freedom of the press and freedom of religion, to name a few. They are involved in congressional hearings, and testifying under oath in an effort to get to the truth.
tyl2148154

First Amendment: Freedom of the Press and School Newspapers - 0 views

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    This site is an activity based on the Supreme Court Case Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier. Important facts and summaries of the case are include.
Danny Dennis

AP CEO: Press freedom v. security a 'false choice' - 0 views

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    Your nonprofit alternative source of news and information! Learn about media deception. Read the news that the TV news networks; to report! There are many ways to lie; distraction, partial truths, etc. The American corporate news media uses many methods to leave the public with a false impression of reality. Learn to spot deception and stay informed of the real news! Don't call us alternative or liberal news, call us legitimate news!
cam21314

An interpretation of the First Amendment - 0 views

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    This site offers a deep description of what the First Amendment truly is. It goes through the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
Aaron Nichols

Freedom of Press Limits - 0 views

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    A court ruling states that journalist James Risen must testify in trial for a former CIA official who leaked classified information. This ruling now comes as a threat to investigative journalists in attempt to catch a person who leaks classified information.
sar2171619

Press freedom violations recounted in real time (January -December 2016) - 0 views

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    This article gives a few examples of reporters being persecuted in some countries. There's examples from being arrested, to sentenced over 400 lashes for publishing "false information."
Gabrielle Foster

Racism or free speech? Debate rages over Arizona frat's MLK party | Detroit Free Press ... - 0 views

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    Here is another article about free speech in universities. Recently a fraternity at ASU held a party on Martin Luther King day that displayed behavior that is offensive to African Americans. Now that the school is planning on punishing them, people are wondering whether expulsion would be too severe and if any punishment would be infringing on the students' freedom of speech.
cam21314

From Missouri to Syria, Journalists Are Becoming Targets - 0 views

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    This article talks about the increasingly dangerous job of journalism. It describes the growing violence against journalists, even in the US, despite the presence of the freedom of press.
Mary Stefaniak

Restricting Cell Phones While Driving - 0 views

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    This article introduces the concerns of what driving and texting causes. The article however does include the benefits of what driving without texting can cause.
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