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Dec 29 2025OPINION

Moscow's Free Speech Fight: A Clash of Beliefs

In 2020, a family from Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho, found themselves in a legal tussle with the city. Nathan Wilson and his sons, Rory and Seamus, were accused of sticking controversial stickers on public property. The stickers read, \"Soviet Moscow . . . enforced because we care. \" This happene

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Oct 19 2025POLITICS

Protests and Privacy: A Look at Surveillance Concerns

Protests are happening across the United States. People are gathering to show their disagreement with the current administration. But there is a worry. The government might be watching. They might use different tools to keep an eye on protesters. The way they watch might be different in each place.

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Oct 19 2025POLITICS

Protests or Terrorism? New Order Blurs the Line

A recent executive order has sparked concerns about the future of protests in the U. S. The order, titled "Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence, " seems to broaden the definition of domestic terrorism. This could lead to federal agencies investigating and prosecuting protes

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May 15 2025POLITICS

Three Professors Walk Away From America

The United States is in a precarious situation. The country is experiencing a notable decline in democratic values. This is evident in several disturbing trends. Legal residents are being sent to foreign prisons without proper legal proceedings. Students are being detained for expressing their v

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Apr 20 2025POLITICS

Standing Up Again: The Nation's Ongoing Protests

Protests against the president's policies have been happening all over the country. This is not a one-time thing. It is a sign that many people are not happy with the current leadership. This is the second time in just a couple of weeks that large groups of people have taken to the streets to sho

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Apr 10 2025POLITICS

A Lawyer's Border Detention Raises Questions

A lawyer from Michigan found himself in a difficult situation recently. Amir Makled was stopped by immigration officials when he returned from a family trip to the Dominican Republic. This happened at Detroit Metro Airport. His wife and kids got through without any problems. But when it was Makled's

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Oct 16 2024POLITICS

Voting Rights for Felons in Nebraska: A Game Changer in November?

Imagine this: what if thousands of Nebraskans, who have served their time for felonies, could vote in the upcoming elections? That's exactly what the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled recently. The top election official, Bob Evnen, had tried to block these voters, but the court said no. This decision cou

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Sep 23 2024OPINION

The Unacceptable Price of Erdogan's Authoritarian Grip

In Turkey, the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been waging a war against its own citizens, using the guise of counter-terrorism to silence dissent and crush peaceful opposition. The latest example of this brutal tactic is the detention of 15 teenage girls, aged 13 to 17, who will be

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