The freedoms of press and speech are cornerstones of any democratic society, serving as catalysts for accountability and change. In the United States, the First Amendment of the Constitution explicitly safeguards these liberties: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech,… Continue reading Russia, The US and The Assault on Free Speech
Month: October 2024
A DIY Quandary of Journalistic Ethics
There is a great deal of thought and preparation that should go into presenting the news. Examining the scenarios on the ONA websitefound at https://ethics.journalists.org/q/fundamentals/ has provided me with as many questions as I found answers. Trying to find a balance between truth, titillation, taboo, in the trek for trophies is not as easy as… Continue reading A DIY Quandary of Journalistic Ethics
Our 🇺🇸Capitalism the Founding Fathers and Best By Dates
I should be ashamed 😔. I found myself listening to and REPEATING the talking points from the media and not fact checking or using an ounce of critical thinking. Two of the classes that I am taking DISCUSS liberties taken by the media and I still let the lies pass my lips 😢. This is… Continue reading Our 🇺🇸Capitalism the Founding Fathers and Best By Dates
Imprisoned Identities: How LGBTQI+ Individuals Face Systemic Injustice in U.S. Prisons
Abstract We examine the unique challenges faced by LGBTQI+ individuals within the U.S. prison system, highlighting the systemic discrimination, abuse, and neglect they endure both during incarceration and upon reentry into society. The essay traces the historical context of LGBTQI+ incarceration, revealing how discriminatory laws and systemic biases have disproportionately targeted this population. It further… Continue reading Imprisoned Identities: How LGBTQI+ Individuals Face Systemic Injustice in U.S. Prisons
Of Young Chains and Forgotten Ones: Inside the Juvenile Justice System
Justice Unshackled Episode 2 [Chapter 1: Introduction] Welcome back to Justice Unshackled, the podcast that delves deep into the intricacies of the criminal justice system. I’m your host, Marc Andrew Tager, entrepreneur, father of three, and an impassioned advocate for reform. If you joined us for our introductory episode, you know the journey we’re on… Continue reading Of Young Chains and Forgotten Ones: Inside the Juvenile Justice System