JUDGE ANDREW P. NAPOLITANO: Are There Limits To Freedom Of Speech On College Campuses?
When James Madison was a member of Congress in 1791 and charged with drafting the Bill of Rights, he made two grammatical demands. One was that the word “the” precede “freedom of speech” in the First Amendment, and the other was a command in the Ninth Amendment that the “rights retained by the people,” rights […]
Biden urged to drop case against Julian Assange on World Press Freedom Day
As press freedom groups call for the release of Mr. Assange and other journalists around the world facing lawsuits, a group of Australian lawmakers sent a letter to President Biden on World Press Freedom Day calling for the creation of WikiLeaks. demanded that the charges against Julian Assange be dropped. In a letter on Friday, […]
Biden awards Medal of Freedom to 19 recipients, including Pelosi, Clyburn
President Biden on Friday awarded the Medal of Freedom to 19 recipients, including the top longtime Democratic leader, calling them “an amazing group of people.” “The endless curiosity, ingenuity, ingenuity and hope of 19 amazing people kept us believing in a better tomorrow,” the president said as a group of honorees sat next to him […]
Nancy Pelosi & others awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Joe Biden I’m honored Several Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients were in attendance at Friday’s ceremony, including Democratic Representative Nancy Pelosi of California, who previously served as Speaker of the House and is the first and only woman to hold the position. was also included. biden predicted Pelosi will go down in history as […]
Swimming icon Katie Ledecky receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
Swimming icon Katie Ledecky is adding to her medal count. The seven-time gold medalist Olympian was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Joe Biden on Friday. the white house announced. Ledecky, 27, is looking to build on her impressive record of six individual gold medals, the most by a female swimmer, as she […]
Why did bill to stem ‘foreign influence’ trigger protests in Georgia over country’s media freedom?
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) – Georgia has been embroiled in massive protests over proposed legislation that critics see as a threat to media freedom and the country’s aspirations to join the European Union. There is. Below is a summary of the bill and the protests it has sparked. Georgia’s ruling party succumbs to mass street protests […]
Oscar-Winner Michelle Yeoh Among Biden’s Presidential Medal of Freedom Honorees
WASHINGTON (AP) — When Clarence B. Jones answered the phone and heard the person on the other end say he was calling from the White House, he thought a prankster was on the line. Told. “I said, ‘Is this a joke or are you serious?’” Jones recalled. The caller swore he was serious when he […]
Biden gives Medal of Freedom to Mike Bloomberg, 3 others presidential aspirants
WASHINGTON — President Biden will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg on Friday afternoon, along with three other unsuccessful White House candidates. Mr. Bloomberg personally spent more than $1 billion fighting for the Democratic nomination against Mr. Biden in 2020, ultimately endorsing only American Samoa, and in […]
Biden to honor Democratic bigwigs at White House with Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Joe Biden will present the country’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), former Vice President Al Gore, Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky, and 17 other people with White House pageantry on Friday. “President Biden often says there is nothing beyond our capacity when we act together,” […]
If Trump Wins in November Freedom of the Press Could End
MSNBC host Nicole Wallace said Monday on “Deadline” that press freedom could be eroded if former President Donald Trump is re-elected in November. “The annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner is one of the signs and symptoms of a healthy and functioning democracy,” Wallace said. She continued, “This is unity, and at its core, a president […]