FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS

May 02 2025POLITICS

Safeguarding Faith Freedom

The United States has a long history of protecting religious freedom. This protection is a fundamental part of the country's identity. It started with early settlers who came to America to escape religious persecution in Europe. They wanted a place where they could practice their faith without government interference. This idea was officially written into law with th...

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Mar 29 2025POLITICS

The Legal Battlefield of Trump's Presidency

The right to challenge government actions is a fundamental part of American democracy. This right has been used by many individuals and companies over the last two centuries. However, the number of lawsuits against the second Trump administration is unprecedented, with at least 150 cases filed. Many of these lawsuits target the administration's policies and personnel...

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Mar 28 2025POLITICS

Law Firms Fight Back: Challenging Trump's Orders

Two big law firms are standing up to the Trump administration. They are fighting back against executive orders that they say are unfairly targeting them. These orders came out this week and aim to limit the firms' access to federal buildings, revoke security clearances, and stop government employees from working with them. The first firm, Jenner & Block, filed a law...

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Feb 25 2025POLITICS

A Woman's Fight for Her Voice

A recent town hall meeting in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, turned chaotic when a woman was forcibly removed for speaking out. Teresa Borrenpohl, a resident of Post Falls, found herself at the center of the storm. The event, organized by the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee, was supposed to be a place for open dialogue. Instead, it became a stage for controversy....

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Sep 12 2024HEALTH

The Social Media Showdown: Can States Regulate Tech Giants?

Utah's attempt to protect children from the perceived harm of social media has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge, citing unconstitutional measures. The Utah Minor Protection in Social Media Act aimed to require social media companies to verify user ages, limit features, and restrict access to accounts. But US District Court Judge Robert Shelby disagreed, st...

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