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Our nation’s founders were mavericks when they built a new type of government that sought to defend liberty and justice for all people. Senator McCain was a maverick in his military service, his political career, and his tireless fight for global human rights.

A maverick has the courage to challenge the status quo. A maverick stands up to bullies, defends the dignity of all people, and champions ideas, even when they are unpopular. Mavericks work for something bigger than themselves.

We can all be mavericks by embodying these values. For if we do not, who will?

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We can all be mavericks by embodying these values. For if we do not, who will?

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The need for character-driven leadership has only grown.

-Senator John McC

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The need for character-driven leadership has only grown.

-Senator John McC

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The First Amendment prohibits congress and local governments from passing laws that limit free speech or a free press but private companies, like social media, can censor speech on their own platforms.

Because government regulations affect business operations and profit margins for big tech companies, some groups fear that government officials are indirectly influencing social media censorship policies.

Article: Silicon Valley Is Helping The US Government Circumvent The First Amendment

If government officials are influencing censorship, this would be a clear violation of the First Amendment.

What do you think? Let us know in the comments below.

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If government officials are influencing censorship, this would be a clear violation of the First Amendment.

What do you think? Let us know in the comments below.

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Previously, we posted a Knight Foundation study that found 41 percent of college students believe hate speech should not be protected under the First Amendment.

Campus speech has been a divisive issue in 2019. In March, President Trump signed an executive order requiring colleges and universities that receive federal funds to uphold the First Amendment or risk losing research funds.

Some critics believe the executive order was an unnecessary, politically-charged move.

Article: Free Speech on Campus Is Doing Just Fine, Thank You

Others feel that free speech on campus is indeed under fire, especially with respect to controversial or offensive voices.

Article: Is Free Speech On Campus Really 'Doing Just Fine'?

Are you a college student? Do you feel that your school encourages open debate and welcomes controversial voices? Let us know in the comments below.

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Previously, we posted a Knight Foundation study that found 41 percent of college students believe hate speech should not be protected under the First Amendment.

Some critics believe the executive order was an unnecessary, politically-charged move.

\nArticle: Free Speech on Campus Is Doing Just Fine, Thank You\n

Others feel that free speech on campus is indeed under fire, especially with respect to controversial or offensive voices.

\nArticle: Is Free Speech On Campus Really 'Doing Just Fine'?\n

Are you a college student? Do you feel that your school encourages open debate and welcomes controversial voices? Let us know in the comments below.

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Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced a bill that would overturn Citizens United, a 2010 Supreme Court decision that classifies political donations as a form of free speech.

Article: Rep. Adam Schiff Proposes Amendment To Overturn Citizens United

Supporters believe that overturning or restricting citizens united would help get money out of politics.

You can learn more about Rep. Adam Schiff's proposed legislation here.

Or, you can tell your Representative how you feel.

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Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced a bill that would overturn Citizens United, a 2010 Supreme Court decision that classifies political donations as a form of free speech.

Article: Rep. Adam Schiff Proposes Amendment To Overturn Citizens United\n

Supporters believe that overturning or restricting citizens united would help get money out of politics.

You can learn more about Rep. Adam Schiff's proposed legislation here.

Or, you can tell your Representative how you feel.

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In a 5-4 split decision, the Supreme Court affirmed that First Amendment constraints don’t apply to private platforms. This means that private platforms, like social media companies, can censor content without violating free speech.

Article: First Amendment constraints don’t apply to private platforms, Supreme Court affirms

This decision suggests that social media companies will not be considered state actors, and are therefore not bound by First Amendment anti-censorship protection. You can learn more about the decision here.

Do you think that social media companies should be allowed to censor your posts? Tell your Congressional Rep. how you feel.

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\nArticle: First Amendment constraints don’t apply to private platforms, Supreme Court affirms\n

Do you think that social media companies should be allowed to censor your posts? Tell your Congressional Rep. how you feel.

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The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that President Trump cannot block Twitter users from his account.

Article: Appeals Court Rules that President Trump Can’t Block People on Twitter

This is in line with another recent decision from the 4th Circuit Court that ruled that the interactive portion of a public official’s Facebook page is a “public forum,” and public officials cannot block people based on their opinions.

Article: Court Rules that Government Officials Can’t Block Critics on Facebook

Both rulings enforce the idea that when elected officials use social media in an official capacity, the platform becomes a public square, and online critics are then entitled to their first amendment right of redress.

What do you think?

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by We Hold These Truths | 8.8.19

The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that President Trump cannot block Twitter users from his account.

Article: Appeals Court Rules that President Trump Can’t Block People on Twitter

Article: Court Rules that Government Officials Can’t Block Critics on Facebook

What do you think?

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Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced a constitutional amendment to overturn the Supreme Court’s \"Citizens United\" decision. The 2010 ruling had several lasting consequences. Notably, the decision lifted restrictions on corporate campaign contributions, and classified donations as a form of free speech. Do you think Congress should act to get money out of politics?

Article: Rep. Adam Schiff Proposes Amendment To Overturn Citizens United

You can read the proposed bill here.

Here is a simple explanation of the Citizen's United decision and its consequences.

Do you want to keep money out of politics? Or do you think the court made the right call. Let your Rep. know how you feel.

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by Explore | 6.19.19

Article: Rep. Adam Schiff Proposes Amendment To Overturn Citizens United\n

You can read the proposed bill here.

Here is a simple explanation of the Citizen's United decision and its consequences.

Do you want to keep money out of politics? Or do you think the court made the right call. Let your Rep. know how you feel.

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by Explore | 6.19.19

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A recent Knight Foundation survey showed that 41 percent of college students believe hate speech should not be protected under the First Amendment. Tell us how you feel.

Article: Poll: Almost Half Of College Students Do Not Believe First Amendment Protects Hate Speech

For more info about hate speech, the First Amendment, and the study, click HERE.

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by We Hold These Truths | 6.19.19

A recent Knight Foundation survey showed that 41 percent of college students believe hate speech should not be protected under the First Amendment. Tell us how you feel.

Article: Poll: Almost Half Of College Students Do Not Believe First Amendment Protects Hate Speech

For more info about hate speech, the First Amendment, and the study, click HERE.

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by We Hold These Truths | 6.19.19

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The Department of Justice recently charged Assange with 17 violations of the Espionage Act. The charges stem from his role in the publication of classified documents leaked by Chelsea Manning. Many see these charges as an attack on First Amendment protected freedom of the press. Others think WikiLeaks went too far. What do you think?

Article: Assange Hit With Espionage Act Violations As DoJ Unveils 17 New Charges

You have a voice. Let your Congressional Representatives know how you feel.

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by We Hold These Truths | 6.19.19

\nArticle: Assange Hit With Espionage Act Violations As DoJ Unveils 17 New Charges\n

You have a voice. Let your Congressional Representatives know how you feel. \n

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by We Hold These Truths | 7.22.19

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by We Hold These Truths | 6.19.19

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by We Hold These Truths | 6.19.19

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While most Americans know that they have a right to free speech, they often don’t realize that the Constitution protects their right to speak through signs.

The First Amendment protects both freedom of speech and the right to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. But many small towns and municipalities have passed laws limiting both the amount of signs that can be posted on private property and the content of speech that can be displayed on these signs.

Do you think laws regulating the content, size, and number of signs is an infringement on free speech?

Check out the article below to learn more about how signs are an important first amendment freedom worth protecting.

Article: All Over The Land Of The Free, Sign Laws Restrict Basic Speech Rights

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by We Hold These Truths | 8.8.19

While most Americans know that they have a right to free speech, they often don’t realize that the Constitution protects their right to speak through signs.

Do you think laws regulating the content, size, and number of signs is an infringement on free speech?

Check out the article below to learn more about how signs are an important first amendment freedom worth protecting.

Article: All Over The Land Of The Free, Sign Laws Restrict Basic Speech Rights

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A recent Knight Foundation survey showed that 41 percent of college students believe hate speech should not be protected under the First Amendment. While some forms of speech are not protected, including slander or speech that incites violence, “offensive” or “hate” speech has traditionally retained First Amendment protection.

Article: Poll: Almost Half Of College Students Do Not Believe First Amendment Protects Hate Speech

Original Study: Free Expression on College Campuses

Do you think Congress should be able to enact laws against hate speech? If so, who decides what’s hateful? Or, do you believe that exposure to uncomfortable views is included in the cost of a free society?

Let us know what you think.

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by Explore | 6.18.19

Article: Poll: Almost Half Of College Students Do Not Believe First Amendment Protects Hate Speech

Original Study: Free Expression on College Campuses

Let us know what you think.

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by Explore | 6.18.19

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Article: Rep. Adam Schiff Proposes Amendment To Overturn Citizens United

You can read the proposed bill here.

Here is a simple explanation of the Citizen's United decision and its consequences.

Do you want to keep money out of politics? Or do you think the court made the right call. Let your Rep. know how you feel.

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by Take Action | 6.19.19

Article: Rep. Adam Schiff Proposes Amendment To Overturn Citizens United\n

You can read the proposed bill here.

Here is a simple explanation of the Citizen's United decision and its consequences.

Do you want to keep money out of politics? Or do you think the court made the right call. Let your Rep. know how you feel.

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by Take Action | 6.19.19

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A recent LA Times report revealed that border patrol agents have been stopping, searching, and in some cases detaining American journalist who have spent time in migrant caravans near Mexican border towns. Border Patrol officials maintain that these tactics are a necessary component of border security. Journalists and activists feel that these are intimidation tactics designed to deter the press from covering migrant caravans and border detention centers.

Article: The U.S. tracked border activists, journalists and attorneys. Is it legal?

If the US Border Patrol is unfairly targeting journalists and activists, then this would constitute a violation of First Amendment secured freedoms of press and assembly.

Article: The Government Is Detaining and Interrogating Journalists and Advocates at the US-Mexico Border

Do you think the Border Patrol is unfairly targeting journalists? Contact your Representative now.

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by Take Action | 8.8.19

Article: The U.S. tracked border activists, journalists and attorneys. Is it legal?

If the US Border Patrol is unfairly targeting journalists and activists, then this would constitute a violation of First Amendment secured freedoms of press and assembly.

Article: The Government Is Detaining and Interrogating Journalists and Advocates at the US-Mexico Border

Do you think the Border Patrol is unfairly targeting journalists? Contact your Representative now.

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by Take Action | 8.8.19

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Notably, Justice Kavenaugh wrote:

\"Providing some kind of forum for speech is not an activity that only governmental entities have traditionally performed...therefore, a private entity who provides a forum for speech is not transformed by that fact alone into a state actor.\"

This decision suggests that social media companies will not be considered state actors, and are therefore not bound by First Amendment anti-censorship protection. Do you think that social media companies should be allowed to censor your posts? Tell your congressional rep how you feel.

Article: First Amendment constraints don’t apply to private platforms, Supreme Court affirms

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by Take Action | 6.17.19

Notably, Justice Kavenaugh wrote:

\nArticle: First Amendment constraints don’t apply to private platforms, Supreme Court affirms\n

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by Take Action | 6.17.19

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Notably, Justice Kavenaugh wrote:

Article: First Amendment constraints don’t apply to private platforms, Supreme Court affirms

This decision suggests that social media companies will not be considered state actors, and are therefore not bound by First Amendment anti-censorship protection. You can read the full decision here.

Do you think that social media companies should be allowed to censor your posts? Tell your Congressional Representative how you feel.

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Notably, Justice Kavenaugh wrote:

\nArticle: First Amendment constraints don’t apply to private platforms, Supreme Court affirms\n

This decision suggests that social media companies will not be considered state actors, and are therefore not bound by First Amendment anti-censorship protection. You can read the full decision here.

Do you think that social media companies should be allowed to censor your posts? Tell your Congressional Representative how you feel.\n

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by Explore | 6.19.19

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The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that President Trump cannot block Twitter users from his account @realdonaldtrump, even though he held the account before he entered the white house.

President Trump’s lawyers argued that the @realdonaldtrump handle is a private account on a private platform. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals disagreed, siding with the plaintiff that Trump used the platform and handle for official business by announcing major foreign and domestic policy decisions on his twitter account.

Free speech advocates see this decision as a win for the first amendment because the Court upheld the right of citizens to hold elected officials accountable and strengthened this right for the digital age.

Do you think the court made the right call?

Article: Federal Appeals Court Affirms Lower Court Ruling That Trump Can’t Block Critics on Twitter

In related news, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY 14th District) is facing two federal lawsuits for blocking Twitter users. With this new precedent set by the 2nd Circuit Court, it’s likely that AOC will also be barred from blocking users. We Hold These Truths is tracking this story closely, as citizens have a right to hold all politicians accountable.

Article: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Faces Two Federal Lawsuits for Blocking Twitter Users

This is part of an ongoing series on internet censorship. Check out these additional sources:

Court Rules Public Officials Can’t Block Critics on Facebook

SUPREME COURT RULES THAT THE FIRST AMENDMENT DOESN’T APPLY TO PRIVATE PLATFORMS.

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by Explore | 8.8.19

Do you think the court made the right call?

\nArticle: Federal Appeals Court Affirms Lower Court Ruling That Trump Can’t Block Critics on Twitter\n

\nArticle: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Faces Two Federal Lawsuits for Blocking Twitter Users\n

This is part of an ongoing series on internet censorship. Check out these additional sources:

Court Rules Public Officials Can’t Block Critics on Facebook

SUPREME COURT RULES THAT THE FIRST AMENDMENT DOESN’T APPLY TO PRIVATE PLATFORMS.

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by Explore | 8.8.19

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A recent LA Times report revealed that border patrol agents have been stopping, searching, and in some cases detaining American journalist who have spent time in migrant caravans near Mexican border towns. Border Patrol officials maintain that these tactics are a necessary component of border security. Journalists and activists feel that these are intimidation tactics designed to deter the press from covering migrant caravans and border detention centers.

The U.S. tracked border activists, journalists and attorneys. Is it legal?

If the US Border Patrol is unfairly targeting journalists and activists, then this would constitute a violation of First Amendment secured freedoms of press and assembly.

The Government Is Detaining and Interrogating Journalists and Advocates at the US-Mexico Border

Do you think the Border Patrol is unfairly targeting journalists?

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by We Hold These Truths |

\nThe U.S. tracked border activists, journalists and attorneys. Is it legal? \n

If the US Border Patrol is unfairly targeting journalists and activists, then this would constitute a violation of First Amendment secured freedoms of press and assembly.

The Government Is Detaining and Interrogating Journalists and Advocates at the US-Mexico Border

Do you think the Border Patrol is unfairly targeting journalists?

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by We Hold These Truths | 8.8.19

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Below you’ll find a collection of helpful resources to help you understand your First Amendment rights in the classroom and on campus.

Student Speech and Privacy

Some Schools Need a Lesson on Students’ Free Speech Rights

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by Explore | 8.8.19

Below you’ll find a collection of helpful resources to help you understand your First Amendment rights in the classroom and on campus.

Student Speech and Privacy

Some Schools Need a Lesson on Students’ Free Speech Rights

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by Explore | 8.8.19

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Article: Assange Hit With Espionage Act Violations As DoJ Unveils 17 New Charges

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by Take Action | 6.18.19

Article: Assange Hit With Espionage Act Violations As DoJ Unveils 17 New Charges\n

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by Take Action | 6.18.19

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