Jane Fonda revitalizes the Committee for the First Amendment: Artists need to express themselves before it’s too late
Almost 80 years after her father helped establish a committee during the McCarthy era, Jane Fonda has revitalized the group, urging artists to “speak up before it’s too late.” More than 600 figures from the entertainment industry, including Barbra Streisand, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Whoopi Goldberg, Spike Lee, Natalie Portman, Sean Penn, and Pedro Pascal, have backed […]
Federal judge finds Idaho charter school breached church’s First Amendment rights
Federal Court Sides with Church Over Charter School Lease Dispute A federal judge in Idaho recently determined that a public charter school infringed on a church’s rights by canceling a lease that permitted the church to hold Sunday services in the school’s gymnasium. This ruling by U.S. District Judge David Nye stems from a dispute […]
Tim Walz Proposes a State Constitutional Amendment for an ‘Assault Rifle’ Ban
Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz (D) has put forward a proposal to ban the “selling and possessing state assault rifles” through constitutional amendments, following a lack of progress on a similar measure in Congress. On Saturday, Governor Tim Waltz introduced a new approach to address gun violence, according to reports. He stated, “The majority of Congress […]
‘The View’ co-host proposes using the 25th Amendment against Trump
Discussion on Trump and the 25th Amendment on “The View” In a recent episode of “The View,” Whoopi Goldberg’s co-host raised the possibility of invoking the 25th Amendment against President Donald Trump after his speech at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday. Goldberg commented that, rather than laughing, other nations are genuinely concerned about the […]
Trump Lacks Understanding of the First Amendment
Whoopi Goldberg Critiques Trump on Free Speech On Monday’s episode of ABC’s “The View,” Whoopi Goldberg expressed her frustration with President Donald Trump’s apparent misunderstanding of how certain principles, like the First Amendment, function. Partial transcripts include the following: Goldberg: So, here’s the thing: both political parties and those in between agree—this is not how […]
Senate Republicans narrowly block amendment requiring the Justice Department to disclose Epstein documents
Senate Republicans Vote on Epstein Files Amendment On Wednesday, Senate Republicans narrowly approved an amendment requiring the Department of Justice to release all documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This decision came after Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer (NY) caught them off guard with a procedural maneuver that left Senate Majority Leader John […]
North Carolina City Proclaims It Is a “Fourth Amendment Workplace” During ICE Raids
Durham City Council Adopts “Fourth Revised Workplace” Resolution On Tuesday, the Durham City Council reached a unanimous decision to designate the city as a “fourth revised workplace.” This move aims to protect city employees from any U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids that lack a valid warrant. The resolution instructs city staff to uphold […]
Durham Transforms into a ‘Fourth Amendment Workplace’ During ICE Crackdown
Durham, North Carolina, Resists Trump’s Immigration Policies In a notable move, the Durham City Council unanimously approved a resolution on Tuesday declaring the city a “Fourth Amendment workplace.” This decision comes as a response to the activities of President Donald Trump’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, according to reports from local sources. The Fourth […]
North Carolina city labels itself a ‘Fourth Amendment Workplace’ in reaction to ICE raids
Durham City Council Enhances Worker Protections On Tuesday, the Durham City Council unanimously approved a resolution aimed at bolstering protections for city employees against potential actions by U.S. immigration and customs enforcement. The resolution builds on the Fourth Amendment, which safeguards individuals against unreasonable searches and arrests, laying the groundwork for search warrants based on […]
Brandon Johnson Makes an Unreasonable Request to Trump Regarding the Second Amendment
Chicago Mayor Urges Gun Control from Trump Chicago’s mayor, Brandon Johnson, has called on President Donald Trump to advocate for gun control during a press conference on Tuesday. Trump recently suggested federal law enforcement in Chicago, while also criticizing Johnson for the city’s crime rates. In response, Johnson pointed out that states led by Republicans […]