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OPINION: Waving symbols of safety on Kent State’s campus

Maria Ferrato Opinion Writer April 8, 2021

A few weeks ago, I was talking to a friend about freedom of speech on Kent State’s campus. She was expressing anger with campus for — in her opinion — only supporting the liberal agenda.The example...

The whistleblower complaint on President Donald Trump and Ukraine was released Thursday morning, accusing the President of using his power "to solicit interference from a foreign country" in the 2020 election.

Whistleblower says White House tried to cover up Trump’s abuse of power

Originally Published: 26 SEP 19 08:41 ETUpdated: 26 SEP 19 10:44 ET    (CNN) -- President Donald Trump abused his official powers "to solicit interference" from Ukraine in the upcoming 2020 election,...

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OPINION: It was never about guns

Alex Thornhill October 4, 2018

Just as the Free Speech rallies of Berkeley and Portland were not about free speech, the event that took place on September 29 was not about guns.I remember the last gun rally that occurred on this campus...

President Bev Warren delivers her remarks at the Faculty Senate meeting on Sep. 10, 2018.

Warren says she opposes guns, but says rally can go on if it follows university policy

Rachel Hale September 10, 2018

President Beverly Warren told Faculty Senate Monday that while she personally thinks carrying guns won’t make society safer, a planned event sponsored by a May Kent State graduate could go ahead if it...

Drew Taylor

Barbara Bush, Twitter and the Freedom of Speech

Drew Taylor April 25, 2018

This past week, former First Lady Barbara Bush passed away at the age of 92. While many in the political world have given their thoughts on her legacy as matriarch of the Bush political dynasty and prayed...

Republicans: Why should the government be allowed to dictate what we can say?

Rachel Walker November 8, 2017

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably...

Guest Column: Teaching freedom of speech

Los Angeles Times April 5, 2016

Teaching a freshman seminar on freedom of speech on college campuses has made us aware of the urgent need to educate the current generation of students about the importance of the First Amendment. From...