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Book bans limit perspectives and violate First Amendment rights
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The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution was created to protect the freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly and petition. Unfortunately, our nation’s fundamental ideas are being debated as our First Amendment rights have been trialed in recent years. This happens primarily through book bannings and other forms of censorship. The protections that are…
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School internet censorship needs to simmer down
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During my on-campus study sessions, I get as much work done as quickly as possible, so I have less homework at home, but I often finish assignments in the evening. It’s not because I get distracted or by the bell but because the school internet has blocked some resources to help me learn. In…
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Hello Big Brother: CDC restricts seven words
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Under the Trump Administration, the words: “vulnerable,” “entitlement,” “diversity,” “transgender,” “fetus,” “evidence-based” and “science-based,” are strongly advised not to be used by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), for 2019 budget documents. CDC director Brenda Fitzgerald assures that these words are not banned from use. However, budget analysts were reportedly given…