added 2007 Wed Jun 13 2:42:45 by populist
Free speech, by definition, is the saying of anything one wants, whenever one wants. The FCC's objection might be more effectively translated, "If we can't restrict the use of these two obscenities, the First Amendment might be alive and well in America, and we can't have that."
Free speech, by definition, is the saying of anything one wants, whenever one wants. The FCC's objection might be more effectively translated, "If we can't restrict the use of these two obscenities, the First Amendment might be alive and well in America, and we can't have that."
added 2007 Mon Jun 11 18:17:56 by populist
It's beyond galling for those of us who actually believe in the First Amendment--even for hate speech--to hear it eulogized by those who gave up even their lip-service to it after 9/11, at about the same time that Ari Fleischer warned "watch what you do, watch what you say."
It's beyond galling for those of us who actually believe in the First Amendment--even for hate speech--to hear it eulogized by those who gave up even their lip-service to it after 9/11, at about the same time that Ari Fleischer warned "watch what you do, watch what you say."
added 2007 Fri Jun 8 11:50:03 by STONERS
Quebecers will be distinct from other Canadians in another way starting this fall: they'll have the country's first designated "carbon tax" to help fight global warming.
Quebecers will be distinct from other Canadians in another way starting this fall: they'll have the country's first designated "carbon tax" to help fight global warming.
added 2007 Fri May 25 10:47:15 by SlapALib
Kathleen Ensz, a Democratic volunteer, stuffs an envelope of dog feces through the mail slot of Marilyn Musgrave, CO-R 4th District. Ensz's lawyer says that the action is covered by the First Amendment. Tasty.
Kathleen Ensz, a Democratic volunteer, stuffs an envelope of dog feces through the mail slot of Marilyn Musgrave, CO-R 4th District. Ensz's lawyer says that the action is covered by the First Amendment. Tasty.
added 2007 Thu May 24 6:31:04 by populist
In a post-9/11 climate, the right of free expression is under attack and endangered in the age of George Bush when dissent may be called a threat to national security, terrorism, or treason.
In a post-9/11 climate, the right of free expression is under attack and endangered in the age of George Bush when dissent may be called a threat to national security, terrorism, or treason.
added 2007 Thu May 3 19:43:11 by populist
Sixteen words may be all that stand right now between the apparatus of government and the Founding Fathers' worst nightmare. And those words are starting to give. "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof . . ."
Sixteen words may be all that stand right now between the apparatus of government and the Founding Fathers' worst nightmare. And those words are starting to give. "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof . . ."
added 2007 Wed May 2 21:00:46 by Karina
Don Imus, the tousled and acerbic radio host whose racial remarks engendered a media storm that triggered a swift upending of his career, is not going away quietly even if the imbroglio has all but disappeared from the national conversation in the wake of the Virginia Tech massacre.
Don Imus, the tousled and acerbic radio host whose racial remarks engendered a media storm that triggered a swift upending of his career, is not going away quietly even if the imbroglio has all but disappeared from the national conversation in the wake of the Virginia Tech massacre.
added 2007 Sun Apr 22 23:21:15 by STONERS
Segolene Royal can see it in her mind's eye: She, Hillary Rodham Clinton and German Chancellor Angela Merkel forming a triumvirate of women leading over a big part of the free world.
Segolene Royal can see it in her mind's eye: She, Hillary Rodham Clinton and German Chancellor Angela Merkel forming a triumvirate of women leading over a big part of the free world.
added 2007 Sun Apr 22 22:53:52 by remixx
I hope you all get a chance to watch the 9/11 responders on "The View" on ABC @11.00AM this Wednesday the 25th.
I hope you all get a chance to watch the 9/11 responders on "The View" on ABC @11.00AM this Wednesday the 25th.
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added 2007 Fri Apr 20 11:20:14 by gatitabonitasen
It is no secret that Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich has been toying with the idea of moving articles of impeachment against a member of the Bush administration. And he appears to be focusing more and more of his attention on the man that many activists around the country see as the ripest target for sanctioning: Vice President Dick Cheney. Des
It is no secret that Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich has been toying with the idea of moving articles of impeachment against a member of the Bush administration. And he appears to be focusing more and more of his attention on the man that many activists around the country see as the ripest target for sanctioning: Vice President Dick Cheney. Des
added 2007 Wed Apr 18 21:12:30 by capn_caveman
Earth's oldest known tree stood nearly 30 feet tall and looked like a modern palm, a new reconstruction shows.
Earth's oldest known tree stood nearly 30 feet tall and looked like a modern palm, a new reconstruction shows.
added 2007 Wed Apr 18 13:06:17 by gatitabonitasen
Everyone who visits the Common Dreams site is reading articles that were first published or commissioned by print publications. Without these print publications, there would be a lot less material for all of us to read, and some of our most important reporters and thinkers wouldn't get paid to write. Yet the independent magazines and small publi
Everyone who visits the Common Dreams site is reading articles that were first published or commissioned by print publications. Without these print publications, there would be a lot less material for all of us to read, and some of our most important reporters and thinkers wouldn't get paid to write. Yet the independent magazines and small publi
added 2007 Sat Apr 14 18:59:07 by STONERS
Nancy Pelosi won her biggest victory in her first 100 days as speaker by making peace among her own House Democrats. Mollifying moderates and staving off liberal defections, she narrowly wrung passage of legislation setting a troop withdrawal deadline from Iraq.
Nancy Pelosi won her biggest victory in her first 100 days as speaker by making peace among her own House Democrats. Mollifying moderates and staving off liberal defections, she narrowly wrung passage of legislation setting a troop withdrawal deadline from Iraq.
added 2007 Sat Apr 14 6:56:29 by PaganGodess
People accused of witchcraft in America aren't executed anymore (we are 300 years and a First Amendment away from Puritan Massachusetts). These days they just lose their jobs.
People accused of witchcraft in America aren't executed anymore (we are 300 years and a First Amendment away from Puritan Massachusetts). These days they just lose their jobs.
added 2007 Sat Mar 31 23:13:53 by david_nwpa
Reading First -- part of President Bush's signature No Child Left Behind education law -- has been under scrutiny following a string of federal reports that found it rife with conflicts of interest and mismanagement. The program provides intense reading help to low-income children in the early elementary grades.
Reading First -- part of President Bush's signature No Child Left Behind education law -- has been under scrutiny following a string of federal reports that found it rife with conflicts of interest and mismanagement. The program provides intense reading help to low-income children in the early elementary grades.
added 2007 Thu Mar 29 18:54:26 by Jordan
"student has been suspended from school in America for coming to class dressed as a pirate. But the disciplinary action has provoked controversy - because the student says that the ban violates his rights, as the pirate costume is part of his religion."
"student has been suspended from school in America for coming to class dressed as a pirate. But the disciplinary action has provoked controversy - because the student says that the ban violates his rights, as the pirate costume is part of his religion."
added 2007 Wed Mar 28 15:21:54 by elll
Toby, a 2-year-old golden retriever, saw his owner choking on a piece of fruit and began jumping up and down on the woman's chest.
Toby, a 2-year-old golden retriever, saw his owner choking on a piece of fruit and began jumping up and down on the woman's chest.
added 2007 Thu Mar 22 8:06:50 by ind06
NAPERVILLE, IL-Citing a desire to ensure that his nine-month-old son, Jason, stays on the right path, Bill Yardley told reporters yesterday that he is determined not to let the infant make the same mistakes he made at that age.
NAPERVILLE, IL-Citing a desire to ensure that his nine-month-old son, Jason, stays on the right path, Bill Yardley told reporters yesterday that he is determined not to let the infant make the same mistakes he made at that age.
added 2007 Sun Mar 18 17:18:25 by scarlett426
In light of the recent dog CPR story with a happy ending, we thought to post pet CPR instructions.
In light of the recent dog CPR story with a happy ending, we thought to post pet CPR instructions.
added 2007 Wed Mar 14 11:46:53 by SageXparadox
WASHINGTON - The American Humanist Association applauded Rep. Pete Stark for publicly acknowledging he does not believe in a supreme being. The declaration, it said, makes him the highest-ranking elected official - and first congressman - to proclaim to be an atheist.
WASHINGTON - The American Humanist Association applauded Rep. Pete Stark for publicly acknowledging he does not believe in a supreme being. The declaration, it said, makes him the highest-ranking elected official - and first congressman - to proclaim to be an atheist.
added 2007 Tue Mar 6 21:05:45 by Scott-O-Rama
The neocons are claiming that us liberals are being hypocrites and denying Coulter her right to freedom of speech under the First Amendment. The couldn't be more wrong.
The neocons are claiming that us liberals are being hypocrites and denying Coulter her right to freedom of speech under the First Amendment. The couldn't be more wrong.
added 2007 Tue Mar 6 19:32:15 by STONERS
The world's first female astronaut Valentina Tereshkova, marking her 70th birthday on Tuesday, says she still dreams of flying to Mars -- even on a one-way ticket.
The world's first female astronaut Valentina Tereshkova, marking her 70th birthday on Tuesday, says she still dreams of flying to Mars -- even on a one-way ticket.
added 2007 Mon Mar 5 1:57:57 by catstevens
The new black is unveiled today by scientists, the world's first material that reflects virtually no light.
The new black is unveiled today by scientists, the world's first material that reflects virtually no light.
added 2007 Tue Feb 27 12:30:55 by Aidenag
Tonight on Larry King, Laura Bush said she understands "how the American people feel" when they express frustration over Iraq, but said that "to leave now would be a serious mistake." Bush added, "Many parts of Iraq are stable. But, of course, what we see on television is the one bombing a day that discourages everybody.
Tonight on Larry King, Laura Bush said she understands "how the American people feel" when they express frustration over Iraq, but said that "to leave now would be a serious mistake." Bush added, "Many parts of Iraq are stable. But, of course, what we see on television is the one bombing a day that discourages everybody.
added 2007 Mon Feb 26 5:32:22 by Ousama
I am a 23 year old living in Massachusetts. I am currently fully employed and living with my girlfriend who is also fully employed, although combined we make about $61,000 pre-tax. Both of us want to begin saving money so we can buy a home in the next 5 years, but we find it very difficult to do so while living in such a high-rent area.
I am a 23 year old living in Massachusetts. I am currently fully employed and living with my girlfriend who is also fully employed, although combined we make about $61,000 pre-tax. Both of us want to begin saving money so we can buy a home in the next 5 years, but we find it very difficult to do so while living in such a high-rent area.
added 2007 Fri Feb 23 23:55:57 by bhartzer
There is no monument to Alma Shippy.No plaque describes how, in 1952, the shy teenager packed a bag of clothes, caught a ride in a friend's pickup truck and walked into history on the campus of Warren Wilson Junior College.
There is no monument to Alma Shippy.No plaque describes how, in 1952, the shy teenager packed a bag of clothes, caught a ride in a friend's pickup truck and walked into history on the campus of Warren Wilson Junior College.
added 2007 Thu Feb 22 19:07:22 by siddhu1983
One of the most prestigious prizes in computing, the $100,000 Turing Award, went to a woman Wednesday for the first time in the award's 40-year history.
One of the most prestigious prizes in computing, the $100,000 Turing Award, went to a woman Wednesday for the first time in the award's 40-year history.
added 2007 Thu Feb 22 6:13:07 by EvieVonTess
This is a joke about a girls first time and inviting her boyfriend over to meet her parents.... funny ending!
This is a joke about a girls first time and inviting her boyfriend over to meet her parents.... funny ending!
added 2007 Sun Feb 11 23:02:31 by TechnologyExpert
Harvard University named historian Drew Gilpin Faust its president, appointing the first woman to lead the oldest college in the U.S. as campuses nationwide struggle with a shortage of female faculty members.
Harvard University named historian Drew Gilpin Faust its president, appointing the first woman to lead the oldest college in the U.S. as campuses nationwide struggle with a shortage of female faculty members.
