A recent ruling by a federal judge in Texas has put a halt to a new state law designed to protect children online. The law, which was supposed to start in January, would have required app stores and developers to check the ages of users. The judge, Robert Pitman, decided that this law likely goes ag
In a bold move, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders decided to close state offices on December 26, giving employees extra time with their families. This decision, however, did not sit well with everyone. The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) sent her a letter, arguing that the closure was
Priscilla Villarreal, a local news reporter in Laredo, Texas, found herself in handcuffs for doing her job. She was not stealing or committing a violent act. Instead, she was asking questions, something journalists do every day. But in her case, local officials saw her work as a crime. They used an
Free speech is a hot topic. It always has been. But why is it so hard for some people to grasp? This question came up during a recent discussion in Des Moines. The event marked 50 years since a bomb exploded at a Quaker meeting house. The bomb was likely set by someone who didn't like the Quakers' s
Recently, Senator Chuck Schumer and 40 other Senate Democrats proposed a resolution to condemn Tucker Carlson due to comments made by a guest on his podcast. This move raises serious questions about free speech and government overreach. Free speech is a fundamental right that predates laws and gove
In Kentucky, a recent court case put the spotlight on the tricky line between facts and opinions. It all started with a homeowner, Rusnak, who was unhappy with the work done by Andes Roofing. The homeowner held back payment and shared negative reviews online. Andes Roofing didn't take it lightly. Th
The New York Times has taken a stand against the Pentagon's new media policy. This policy requires journalists to promise not to seek out information that the government has not okayed for release. The Times argues that this policy is a direct attack on their right to report freely. The lawsuit, fi
A major news organization is challenging the Pentagon in court over new rules that limit how reporters can cover the U. S. military. The dispute centers on a 21-page agreement that the Pentagon asked journalists to sign in October. This agreement is seen as a way to control what reporters can share
Six former employees of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have taken legal action against the agency's administrator, Lee Zeldin. They claim their termination was a direct result of speaking out against what they saw as the politicization of science under the Trump administration. These emp
In a recent Supreme Court hearing, something unusual happened. Justice Elena Kagan, known for her liberal views, seemed to agree with her more conservative colleagues. The case? A dispute between a religious nonprofit and the New Jersey Attorney General. The nonprofit, First Choice Women's Resource
