CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS

Dec 19 2024ENVIRONMENT

Montana's Court Defends Youths' Right to a Clean Environment

In a significant move, Montana's highest court has backed a lower court decision that the state must consider the impact of greenhouse gases when approving oil, gas, and coal projects. This landmark ruling, supported by a 6-1 vote, asserts that Montana residents have a constitutional right to a clean environment. The case, brought forth by young environmentalists, hi...

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Sep 17 2024OPINION

The Speed Limit Enigma: Why Enforcement Matters

Imagine driving on a highway with no speed limit signs, no traffic police, and no restrictions. Sounds chaotic, right? Yet, this is the reality for many drivers in Dallas, where speed limits are often ignored. The Texas Department of Transportation has recently lowered speed limits on several roads in the area, but without enforcement, this move is mere lip service. ...

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Sep 12 2024OPINION

The Silent Censor: How Free Speech is Being Chipped Away by Tech, Media, and Politics

Imagine living in a world where the ability to express your thoughts and opinions is slowly being eroded away. It's not a reality from a dystopian novel, but our current reality. The erosion of free speech is happening, and it's not a single, dramatic event, but rather a thousand tiny cuts. From the abandonment of objective journalism to the rise of social media, th...

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