Tag: constitutional rights

Elon Musk Says Some Twitter Bans Violated First Amendment

Twitter’s new owner Elon Musk said that internal company correspondence points to possible First Amendment violations, with his remarks coming hot on the heels of the release of a trove of documents that lift the lid on some of the social media platform’s censorship machinations around the 2020 presidential election. “Twitter acting by itself to…


Lawyers for Colorado Christian Web Designer Told to Accept Same-Sex Project Look to SCOTUS for Ruling

The legal team for a Christian website designer whom Colorado wants to compel to create sites that celebrate same-sex marriage is “very hopeful” that the Supreme Court will rule in their client’s favor. The case is of interest to many because the Supreme Court has become increasingly protective of religious freedoms in recent years as…


Senate Moves Closer to Passing ‘Respect for Marriage Act’ That Critics Say Threatens Religious Freedom

Senate Democrats—aided by 12 Republicans—took a giant step on Nov. 28 toward the final passage of the “Respect for Marriage Act” that many civil liberties experts say will seriously damage Americans’ freedom of religious practice and expression. The 61 to 35 vote came on a cloture motion to limit debate on the Senate floor to…


Handgun Owners Carrying Daily Doubled in 4 Years, Says Study

The number of Americans carrying handguns on a daily basis doubled between 2015 and 2019 according to a new study, with self-protection found to be a key reason for the increase. The study, published by the American Journal of Public Health on Nov. 16, is based on a survey of 2,389 U.S. adult handgun owners…


Handgun Owners Carrying Daily Doubled in 4 Years, Study Says

The number of Americans carrying handguns on a daily basis doubled between 2015 and 2019 according to a new study, with self-protection found to be a key reason for the increase. The study, published by the American Journal of Public Health on Nov. 16, is based on a survey of 2,389 U.S. adult handgun owners…


Respect for Marriage Act Is ‘Dangerous Legislation’: Rev. Franklin Graham

Evangelist Franklin Graham is calling on Americans to contact their senators, warning them that the so-called “Respect for Marriage Act” legislation would fail to protect individuals with the traditional concept of marriage. “The Respect for Marriage Act is coming before the Senate again on Monday. Why should that matter to you? Because it could impact…


Musk Blasts Claims That Reinstating Banned Twitter Accounts Puts ‘Lives at Risk’

Twitter’s new boss Elon Musk took a swipe at a mainstream media report that cited activists claiming lives were being put at risk by Musk’s decision to reinstate a number of banned Twitter accounts, including that of former President Donald Trump. “Much Ado About Nothing,” Musk said in a tweet Friday, responding to left-leaning Axios’ report…


Relieved of Command for Vax Refusal, ‘I Still Came Out a Winner’: Former Army Commander

With the Biden administration’s vaccine mandates still in effect for U.S. military personnel, although evidence that the shots do not stop transmission and reports of adverse effects are mounting, many service members are making the decision to resign, giving up their livelihoods and retirement funds. Speaking during a Nov. 21 interview with NTD’s Capitol Report,…


Relieved of Command for Vaccine Refusal, ‘I Still Came Out a Winner’: Former Army Commander

With the Biden administration’s vaccine mandates still in effect for U.S. military personnel, although evidence that the shots do not stop transmission and reports of adverse effects are mounting, many service members are making the decision to resign, giving up their livelihoods and retirement funds. Speaking during a Nov. 21 interview with NTD’s Capitol Report,…


Biden Attacks ‘Semi-Automatic’ Gun Ownership, Vows to Push Firearm Curbs During Lame Duck Congress

President Joe Biden on Nov. 24 called for “much stricter gun laws,” saying that he plans to push for a ban on “assault weapons” during the lame duck Congress while labeling the idea of allowing “semiautomatic weapons” to be purchased as “sick.” Biden made the remarks after a meeting with local firefighters in Nantucket, Massachusetts,…