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THe US government reiterates the importance of freedom of expression as well as the freedom of internet through the Twitter censor policy. While many see it as a bad move, many also see it as a good move to help make freedom of expression fair for all users. Until the policy takes effect, the government cannot see how it works, and decide how to take action, if at all.

Grades: Lower Elementary (K-2), focused for grade 2Time Required: 7-10 class periodsSubjects: Visual ArtsPrerequisites: none This unit for children in primary grades focuses on feelings depicted or expressed in works of art. Children make personal connections with works of art that express themes of caring and study how artists use art principles such as space, line, shape, and color to express mood and meaning.

This site discusses the commission on human rights, regarding the right to freedom of opinion and expression. It upholds the rights of all to express their views and opinions freely.

The article talks about how tattoos are a freedom of expression. It gives history of the art and why some people have health concerns when it comes to tattoos.

This article describes how a woman recorded a short video of her son being funny when a certain song came on. Then goes on how she broke copyright laws (involuntarily knowing). Also how trials like this are becoming more frequent, because people express themselves on you tube.

6.1 Importance Of Freedom Of Speech And Expression The importance of free speech as a basic and valuable characteristic of western society cannot be underestimated. As well as emphasizing the value of free speech, it is proposed to make an evaluation of some of the traditional restrictions on what may be freely said or published, such as the defamation laws, contempt of court, national security and so on.

Importance Of Freedom Of Speech And Expression The importance of free speech as a basic and valuable characteristic of western society cannot be underestimated. As well as emphasizing the value of free speech, it is proposed to make an evaluation of some of the traditional restrictions on what may be freely said or published, such as the defamation laws, contempt of court, national security and so on.

Baldwin explains how government is going against the Fourth Amendment. He express his opinion about new laws being created to ask to see peoples papers. According to him private property of citizens include papers such as birth certificate and the government has no right to ask for them without probable cause.

(Original) "The religious persecution that drove settlers from Europe to the British North American colonies sprang from the conviction, held by Protestants and Catholics alike, that uniformity of religion must exist in any given society. This conviction rested on the belief that there was one true religion and that it was the duty of the civil authorities to impose it, forcibly if necessary, in the interest of saving the souls of all citizens" (Paraphrased) Fleeing the oppression of a state sponsored religion, both Protestant and Catholic, those souls who risked everything to cross the Atlantic came to the American Colonies with the express purpose to be able to practice their religious beliefs as they saw fit without the forced philosophies of a government sponsored religion being forced upon them.

People should be free to follow their own beliefs without interference. this article also discusses the issue of expression of religion and public schools.

ACLU'S trying to defend the first amendment and allow people to have more control of their personal information. The country has always struggled with freedom of expression, especially if it opposes government beliefs.

On September 14th, 2011, author Helle Dale writes about the governments shut down on media coverage of protests and violence in Egypt. The coverage of pivotal moments and abuses in Egypt is an attack on the freedom of expression and freedom of press to provide reliable information around the world.

This site has several different articles that talk about freedom of speech and expressions. There is an article about a guy who claims freedom of speech on a stalking via twitter accusation.

That cute duckie wallpaper or nautical furniture set were great for your child's baby years and just barely tolerable through elementary school, but a bedroom makeover is hard to get around when a child heads for the tumultuous teens. Consider the four C's - classic, comfort, cool and color - when providing older kids with long-lasting lairs, er, lovely hangout-study spaces.

The National Coalition for Sexual Freedom is a national organization committed to creating a political, legal, and social environment in the United States that advances equal rights of consenting adults who practice forms of alternative sexual expression. NCSF is primarily focused on the rights of consenting adults in the SM-leather-fetish, swing, and polyamory communities, who often face discrimination because of their sexual expression.

Thus article is about the personal freedom to wear what you want to wear. More specifically it's about women who want to wear their cultural clothing and not be discriminated against.  Women's freedom of dress extends beyond short dresses.

An article from the First Amendment Center discussing dress code in schools. A continuing topic of debate and I can see both sides of this one.

An interesting article that describes a case in which an employee was fired for having tattoos after several years of service. The article also states the current employment laws regarding discrimination.

Freedom of assembly is the individual right to come together and collectively express, promote, pursue and defend common interests. The article talks about specific right regarding association.

The article discusses the reason behind the gay marriage and why its so controversial right now. It stays that same sex marriage futher threatens the American's religious rights. "The "sanctity of marriage" will be further undermined if the institution is open to "profane" homosexual unions. Unlike many American conservatives, liberals tend to regard marriage primarily as an expression of love and commitment, often taking God out of the equation. "