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Pro-life supporters are surely using their freedom of speech rights but when has it gone too far? Their protest has gone as far as spraying holy water and chest-bumping pro-life supporters now. Warrants for this type of harassment were filed, of course.

News article that covers the westboro church protesting funerals. Covers why they are protected by the freedom of speech and asemmebly

This article shows the beginning of the gay marriage protest and the different views. It explains the court experiences and how they affected the country.

The Calais camp- which currently holds between 7,000 and 10,000 migrants in France, will be disassembled according to Bernard Cazeneuve (France's interior minister). Additionally, Nicolas Sarkozy has requested that the British organize their own camp to assist with the overwhelming numbers of people who are trying to get to Britain.

An article from ABC News about chaos and protests erupting in the wake of President Trump's Immigration order, which some are calling the Muslim ban. People have been held at airports across several countries. Some people are facing deportations, while others are returned to their families after considerable delays.

This article is mostly a run down on the basic information regarding the protest at Standing Rock. It also shows how important the land is and what the pipeline could damage.

Thank you for sharing this. I had heard the the pipeline was going through now and wanted to read more information on this.

Good information on this.

While President Trump was being inaugurated, at least 217 people were being arrested. Activists were throwing rocks at buildings and policemen. Officers were injured because of this outburst.

Do you agree that the people who are causing this ruckus is right? That they are making a point?

Several bills have been introduced which would ban protestors at funerals and religious services. The bans would be in effect for two hours before and after the service. Another proposed bill would make lying about being a veteran to utilize programs aimed at giving preference to veterans in employment a crime.

Phoenix, Ariz. -- Bikers protest being profiled by the Police for wearing club patches. Legislature is trying to get the Phoenix PD to go easier on club patches.

A group of atheists raise money to buy advertising space on Florida buses. This outraged the states believers pushing them to protests and vandalism in a backlash against the Ad's.

This article discusses how many colleges across the United States have stood up and took action against racial discrimination both on and off campus. Many people and groups at every college have gathered together for movements against racial prejudice, and in some cases people in position of authority have even been forced to resign due to actions or statements.

This article is about Colin Kaepernick being the new face ad for Nike. This new ad will help Kaepernick's protest against racism and social injustice continue on in the NFL. The new ad of Kaepernick has angered lots of people and people who own any nike brand are destroying them.

Very Interesting article! this one strikes close to home and i would have to say I disagree with Nike's purpose but agree with Kaepernick's motive, not his actions.

In this article, the reality of fans boycotting the National Football League is discussed. Apparently, most of them are protesting in support of President Trump, America, Patriotism, etc. On the other hand, some people are protesting in support of those who are choosing to not honor our flag, anthem, country, etc.

This article is really one of the best I've read about everything going on with the NFL lately. Either way, everyone is upset with one another and nothing is really happening and this article really helps to bring that point across well. I agree with the journalist's opinion.

Protest from different incidents of police brutality has sparked out range across America. The author Kevin Heade discuss a few stories on events that occurred in Phoenix, Arizona. He displays the ongoing concern of the unrighteous justice.

Hundreds of people across the United States protest for the fight of minimum wage to increase to $15. Protesters are hoping to prompt local governments to consider.

This article is based off of the burring the American Flag and how protesters felt about the American way of life.

Gregory Lee Johnson burned an American flag outside of the convention center where the 1984 Republican National Convention was being held in Dallas, Texas. Johnson burned the flag to protest the policies of President Ronald Reagan.

This article shows a first hand account to witnessing the protests on Trumps Muslim ban.

I believe this article is a good look at what a confirmation bias is. I took a few moments to look up the author. He has authored four books, three of which are about the Clinton family. However desperate the situation may be, I don't believe this article really hit the nail on the head. I am sure I am guilty of this as well however with my own articles, at least one of them. It is really hard to perform research without searching for information that supports a claim. All of that is my opinion. HOWEVER, this is what I would assume to be a Primary Source. Albeit does not have the appropriate domain names, I do believe this would fit the bill for many an argumentative literary pieces. In that regard Kuddos my friend. Great read, and even greater discussion!

This webpage speaks of corporate pollution of the environment and some of the effects that it has on different people. It gives an example of how oil companies have backed military harassment and killing in Nigeria to stop protests over environmental issues.

This site gives the definition of the freedom of assembly and where it began. It also gives several examples of court cases that involved the use of this freedom.