When free speech turns into hate speech
The First Amendment guarantees that people in the United States can freely express their opinions without fear of punishment. But some words cross a line to become hate speech. In…
Hillary Clinton vows to push constitutional amendment to “overturn Citizens United”
Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton pledged to propose an amendment that would overturn the Citizens United Supreme Court decision. That 2010 ruling led to increased spending on political campaigns. Clinton said…
Poll: Support grows among Americans for stricter gun laws
A poll conducted among Americans shows that almost two-thirds of people support stricter gun laws. This increase in support is believed to be caused by high-profile shootings. Most want national…
Why are presidential inaugurations an important time in our history? In this eLesson, students discuss, evaluate, a… https://t.co/hOgTLRAfOh
(about 1 day ago)As we approach the inauguration of president-elect Joe Biden, BRI Staff Kirk Higgins and Joshua Schmid look back at… https://t.co/ZNxrDkGEb5
(about 2 days ago)Are these proceedings an important component of the system of checks and balances? And how do we understand the rec… https://t.co/rQzIpXWath
(about 2 days ago)Today in 1741, Benedict Arnold was born. He served his country early in the Revolutionary War. When he later felt s… https://t.co/NtBVQgpFCd
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