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Texas State University professor who was fired to be reinstated by court

Thomas Alter, the Texas State University professor who was fired for comments he made during an online socialist conference won’t…

Critics call James Comey Indictment a Vengeance Campaign

“Installing a hand-picked prosecutor to bring a meritless case demonstrates the danger our democracy is in from this wannabe dictator.”

Why Jimmy Kimmel’s First Amendment rights weren’t violated – but ABC’s would be protected if it stood up to the FCC and Trump

Perhaps the most notable reaction to remarks seen as controversial about the Kirk killing hit ABC comedian Jimmy Kimmel.

5 police officers shot in Pennsylvania. Near me.

Living in a small town, I never thought there would be a mass shooting anywhere around here. Yesterday, there were…

New bill would give Marco Rubio thought police power to revoke U.S. Passports

Rubio has already sought to punish immigrants for speech. New legislation might give him thought police power against U.S. citizens.

Bail reforms across the US have shown that releasing people pretrial doesn’t harm public safety

Early data analyses after bail reform (Illinois eliminated cash bail in September 2023) show that jail populations declined with no…

Charlie Kirk Was Shot and Killed at an Event in Utah

Video captured the moment when Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck immediately after responding to a question from the…

As suppression of dissent increases, know your rights if the FBI comes knocking

The FBI is hassling Palestine activists. ICE is compiling dossiers on those who criticize it. Let’s know our rights.

AG Letitia James intervenes in TX abortion pill ban lawsuit

Letitia James, New York’s attorney general, said Texas has no authority to “impose its cruel abortion ban here,” referring to…

Complying with Trump’s attack on DEI could get employers into legal trouble

Since returning to office, Trump launched an attack on DEI programs in the federal government and private businesses.

Trump Admin to SCOTUS: Overturn Ruling on Tariffs Case

Trump is the first president to trigger tariffs under the IEEPA. The ruling upheld an earlier decision on the tariffs case by…

Over 800 New Laws Went Into Effect in Texas on Sept. 1. Here are Some of the Significant Ones.

The new laws in Texas range from school vouchers and water infrastructure funding to a ban on city and county-funded…