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Gun Control Stripping Liberty For The Illusion Of Security

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Approx. Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen elected, politicians swear to uphold the Constitution. For some reason, they spend time campaigning and writing laws that directly oppose our inalienable rights. Lately, a core focus of some politicians, particularly Democrats, places our gun rights on the chopping block. Even bi-partisan measures like red flag laws infringe on our rights by denying due […]

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Second Amendment – Citizens’ Right to Defend

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Approx. Reading Time: 8 minutesThe three branches of government (executive, legislative, and judiciary) act as check and balance to one another. Though unwritten, the right to bear arms hands check and balance power to citizens. Without the Second Amendment, the government power is unrestrainable by the population. Our Founding Fathers understood the risks and importance of armed citizens in

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First Amendment – The Right To Offend

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Approx. Reading Time: 9 minutesFreedom of Speech, a concept many Americans take for granted, provides basic fundamental liberties while drawing many challenges in the modern day. The First Amendment covers Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of the Press, Freedom of Assembly, and Freedom to Petition. Be sure to understand that the Bill of Rights and Constitution serve

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Freedom to Petition Without Guarantee of Response

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Approx. Reading Time: 2 minutesInspired by clauses from the Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights, the Freedom to Petition Clause bloomed later in America than the other four categories of the First Amendment. Petition Any Level This clause applies equally to state, local, and federal governments. Courts have ruled that citizens may petition all branches of government, whether

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Right To Assemble – How Causes Gain Support

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Approx. Reading Time: 2 minutesThe right to peaceful protest grants groups of people the ability to come together to express, promotes, pursue, and defend ideas collectively. Also known as freedom of association, allows groups to assemble, speak, and be heard, publicly in a non-violent manner, and in some cases on private property. Assemble For Support Protests have long been

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Freedom Of The Press – Fundamental To Liberty

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Approx. Reading Time: 2 minutesBefore the American Revolution, the Crown subjected the colonies to a limited press. Due to this, the British government censored newspapers and prohibited publishing unfavorable material and opinions. Despite an ocean between them, England held libel cases in America over published views. Under the 1776 Virginia Declaration of Rights, Virginia became the first state to

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