Tag Archives: free speech

Freedom of Corporate Choice

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Arlen Grossman

Today, A Federal Appeals Court Killed Free Speech on the Internet The Internet will now be controlled by a handful of companies. By Ben Collins/ Esquire/ January 14, 2014 Today, a federal appeals court handed over control of free speech on … Continue reading →

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IT DOESN’T LOOK GOOD

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

This Is What Tyranny Looks Like by Carl Gibson/ Common Dreams/ May 23, 2012 Protesters clashed with police at the NATO summit meeting in Chicago on Sunday. (Ozier Muhammad/The New York Times) Remember when police beat Tea Party activists with … Continue reading →

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The First Amendment Upside Down. Why We Must Occupy Democracy

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

by Robert Reich/ Nov. 22, 2011 You’ve been seeing this across the country … Americans assaulted, clubbed, dragged, pepper-sprayed … Why? For exercising their right to free speech and assembly — protesting the increasing concentration of income, wealth, and political … Continue reading →

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BPR Quote of the Day: Does This Apply to America, Mr. President?

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

 Additional thoughts from President Obama: “The people of Egypt have rights that are universal. That includes the right to peaceful assembly and association, the right to free speech, and the ability to determine their own destiny. These are human rights. And the United … Continue reading →

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Just Making Sure You’re Not Breaking Any Laws, Guys

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

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BPR Quote of the Day: Money Has Free Speech, Not People

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

A funny thing happened to the First Amendment on its way to the public forum. According to the Supreme Court, money is now speech and corporations are now people. But when real people without money assemble to express their dissatisfaction … Continue reading →

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