Our View on Freedom and The Simpsons Knowledge
A Viewpoint argues Americans undervalue the First Amendment amid pop culture interest in The Simpsons. It notes many can name Simpsons members but few recall constitutional freedoms, cites gaps in civic participation, and critiques education and parental roles, linking post 9/11 security fears to civil liberty erosion.
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The First Amendment Poem on Free Speech and Religion
The text presents the First Amendment as a shield for free expression and religious liberty. It outlines the five protections: establishment of religion, free exercise, free press, free speech, and peaceful assembly plus petition for redress of grievances.
Mehlman in New Year Says GOP Court Tests Seen
As RNC chairman Mehlman faces criticism over Bush policy stumbles he watches two Supreme Court cases potential GOP wins. Vermont limits on campaign spending and Texas mid-decade redistricting test the court's stance on money and gerrymandering amid Republican majorities.
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Mexico’s hotel row ties Fox to Cuba policy clash
Roger Hernandez argues the Maria Isabel Sheraton incident reveals Mexico’s political divide over Cuba policy. He notes US embargo enforcement against Cubans at a Mexico City hotel and Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s pledge to revert to nonintervention, questioning Mexico’s sovereignty and dependence on US stance.
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Sunshine Week highlights open records and access rights
Journalists join Sunshine Week to promote open meetings and records under FOIA and state laws. The piece urges the public to exercise rights to inspect contracts, city salaries, and council meetings, noting lax enforcement and lobbyist pressure on openness. Local editor contact included.
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