Free Speech Watch|All civil liberties must be respected, even in times of national emergency, however, the Freedom of Speech afforded by the U.S. Constitution is arguably the most important. In these days of the so-called “Patriot Act” our free speech is constantly under serious attack. This website monitors the efforts to protect our free speech. It also monitors the People’s reaction to those efforts.

(LifeSiteNews.com) – The United States Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that a Utah city can display the Ten Commandments in a public park without giving quarter to a different religious viewpoint. In a landmark 9-0 decision, … The sect had earlier convinced an appeals court that their free speech was violated by the city council’s rejection, which had cited a requirement that park displays be related to city history or be donated by groups with longtime community ties. …

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The controversy over an editorial cartoon printed Feb.18 in the New York Post is a good example of how the First Amendment protects the free-speech rights of all … – [7 hours ago - First Amendment Center]. Protests against Obama ‘chimp’ cartoon planned. A national US civil rights organisation is planning protests in dozens of US cities over the New York Post cartoon that critics say likened a violent chimpanzee … – [8 hours ago - Ireland On-Line] …

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As in all civil rights issues, that is a flawed assumption. One side holds the power and refuses to give any of it up. When making compromises one must pay very close attention to its consequences that may take years to undo, forcing us to live with an unequal system in the meantime. The original proposal doesn’t discuss such costs, never mind asking whether such long-term costs …. About Me. The Crow: Detroit Metro Area, Michigan, United States. View my complete profile …

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The same kinds of claims were trotted out when women were given the right to vote and blacks were given civil rights. Sky falling? We’re not even wearing hardhats. Kirby ends with:. With even a casual glance at our history, it’s easy to see that the America people feared seeing destroyed has always been an outdated version that catered almost entirely to them. … About Me. The Crow: Detroit Metro Area, Michigan, United States. View my complete profile …

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People in Canada have lost their right to free speech and can be hauled before the Canadian Human Rights Commission tribunal to answer for their transgressions with either fines or imprisonment. When supposedly free countries are fining …

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… that today’s victory has propelled it from the Free Speech Clause frying pan into the Establishment Clause fire,” as “there are very good reasons to be confident that the park displays do not violate any part of the First Amendment. …

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The Commission’s Conclusions of Law found Van Meteren intentinoally violated Kansas confidentiality statutes about an ethics complaint. The ethics issues that Van Meteren complained about cannot be known by the public since there is no … Kansas Meadowlark, Feb 18, 2009. First Amendment Defense Thorny Issue for Ethics Commission, Kansas Meadowlark, Jan 21, 2009. 1st Amendment Constitutional Right may become issue in Kansas Ethics Commission Hearing in January. …

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As a result, even if the UNFPA were to violate provisions of law unrelated to abortion, it would still receive funding. He said as much in his statement concerning his executive order to overturn the Mexico City Policy and make …

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Freeman said the sign on National violates the California Outdoor Advertising Act, which gives Caltrans control over advertising displayed within 660 feet of a freeway. The department is conducting its own investigation into the matter, he said. …. Use your first amendment rights to help dictate the policy you will ultimately have to live with. We welcome your support! If you would like to know how you can help our cause, write us at 10801takesigndown@gmail.com. …

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1 requirement that representatives be apportioned to the several “states” than it could rely on the Post Office Clause to ban criticism of the Post Office, which would violate of the First Amendment. Both would be unconstitutional acts. …

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