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Apr 01 2024
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Florida abortion rulings: A win for both sides, but voters have last say with Amendment 4
Florida abortion rulings: A win for both sides, but voters have last say with Amendment 4 While the Florida Supreme Court upheld a 15-week abortion ban on Monday, voters will have the final say in November. The Florida Supreme Court dropped two decisions Monday afternoon that gave a victory to each side of the bitterly divided abortion debate and placed the Sunshine State at center stage in
Tallahassee DemocratAug 03 2020
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Amending the First Amendment: How the Campaign Finance Amendment Will Silence Free Speech
An effort is underway in the Senate to amend the Constitution to restrict free speech by allowing Congress to limit fundraising and spending on political speech. A constitutional amendment proposed by Senator Tom Udall (D–NM) would grant Congress the power to regulate the raising and spending of money in elections. Supporters of this amendment claim that restricting the amount of money that
The Heritage FoundationMar 27 2024
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Alaska lawmaker proposes constitutional amendment to unify subsistence management under the state
An Alaska lawmaker is pursuing a state constitutional amendment in hopes of resolving a decades-old conflict between state and federal management over subsistence hunting and fishing. The measure from Rep. Thomas Baker of Kotzebue, a Republican appointed to his seat by Gov. Mike Dunleavy in November, could revive an issue that died down around 25 years ago. The proposed amendment seeks to
Anchorage Daily NewsMar 23 2024
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Missouri lawmakers break new ground to stop constitutional amendments — and abortion
While state lawmakers across the country stumbled when trying to make it harder for voters to amend state constitutions, Missouri lawmakers took notes. In rhythm with a national trend, Republicans want to make it harder for voters to change the Missouri Constitution. As in other states, the efforts to block voter-led initiative petitions spring from increasingly tense fights over abortion. And
The Kansas City BeaconApr 14 2024
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Tablet's 'First Personal' Essay Contest
Where do you feel at home—or no longer at home—physically, spiritually, or culturally? How do you find community, or a sense that you’re a part of something larger than yourself? Are there places where you feel a sense of belonging, or alienation—or both? Tablet is seeking personal essays that wrestle with these questions. We are looking for previously unpublished work by writers living in
Tablet MagSep 06 2023
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'Rainbowland' Teacher Sues Waukesha Schools On First Amendment Claims
WAUKESHA, WI — The Heyer Elementary School teacher who was fired after controversy arose over the song "Rainbowland" has filed a federal First Amendment lawsuit against the district and its superintendent alleging that the termination violated her First Amendment rights and could deter others from engaging in free speech. Melissa Tempel filed the civil suit against the School District of
Patch.comMar 22 2024
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Democrats reject amendment to allow police to buy defensive armored vehicles
Democratic members of the Minnesota House of Representatives rejected an amendment that would have allowed local law enforcement agencies to purchase armored and tactical vehicles with state funds. Last year, Minnesota state government authorized legislation that allocated $300 million to law enforcement agencies around the state. Agencies that received the money could use those funds to
Alpha NewsSep 01 2023
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An anti-porn law in Texas was halted on First Amendment grounds
A federal judge in Texas halted a state law that requires internet users to verify their age through government identification in order to access online porn. Judge David Ezra issued an injunction (pdf), finding that the law likely ran afoul of the First Amendment, threatening the free speech protections of adult performers and forcing legal adults to identify themselves online in order to
QuartzApr 16 2024
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Koalas are coming to Brookfield Zoo for the first time
Koalas are coming to Brookfield Zoo Chicago, a first for the west suburban zoo. With the very Australian-sounding names Willum and Brumby, the pair will make their debuts for zoo visitors over Memorial Day weekend, on May 24 in the Hamill Family Play Zoo, according to an announcement Tuesday. Brumby and Willum are both 2 years old, coming to Brookfield through a partnership with the San Diego
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