The Importance of Freedom of Speech “Of course, abiding by the Constitution’s commitment to the freedom of speech means all of us will encounter ideas we consider ‘unattractive,’ ‘misguided,’ or even ‘hurtful,’ but tolerance, not coercion, is our nation’s answer. The First Amendment envisions the United States as a rich and complex place where all persons are free to think …

Eleven spectacular performances! Miami / Miami Beach / Ft Lauderdale The XXVIII International Ballet Festival of Miami, artistic director Eriberto Jiménez, considered one of the most important and unique in the United States, will take place from July 22 to August 13. Every year for the last 27 years the IBFM invites more than 70 artists representing some of the …

CNN The Supreme Court’s Landmark Decision The Supreme Court’s recent landmark decision has made it unlawful for colleges to consider race as a specific factor in admissions. This ruling has major consequences for admissions programs like those at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina, which can no longer take race into consideration. Impact of the Ruling Here are …

A man with explosives materials arrested near Obama’s residence A man with materials to make explosives and an active Jan. 6-related warrant was arrested by law enforcement in former President Barack Obama’s Washington, D.C., neighborhood, multiple sources briefed on the matter tell CBS News. Several sources identified the suspect as 37-year-old Taylor Taranto, of Seattle, Washington. Secret Service spotted him …

2023 International Press Freedom Awards Journalists from Georgia, India, Mexico, and Togo will be honored this fall at the 2023 International Press Freedom Awards, which celebrate courageous reporters from around the world. Honorees Announced The Committee to Protect Journalists, which administers the award, announced Thursday the four journalists who would be honored. This year’s honorees include Georgia’s Nika Gvaramia, India’s …

The rejection of the Onondaga County Conservative Party leaders’ pick for district attorney in the recent primary election sent a strong message from voters. According to Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick, the endorsement of a Democrat by the Conservative Party was a result of a political feud initiated by Tom Dadey, a vice chair of the party. Fitzpatrick claims …

The Power Player’s Playbook to Public Policy Success The Game Has Begun: Navigating Through Public Policy Public policy is the game that shapes our society and sets the rules for progress and change. Although it may seem like a daunting battlefield, there is a secret playbook that power players leverage to achieve success in this arena. With their strategy up …

Travel Chaos at Denver International Airport Wednesday was another day of travel chaos for United Airlines passengers at Denver International Airport. Dozens of delays and cancellations now leading to a headache-inducing baggage claim area with passengers searching for their belongings. Passenger Frustration “I’m frustrated, real frustrated,” said Leo Mullin. “I’ve been trying to go on this golf trip for a …

Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s hold on Department of Defense nominees is causing growing concerns among institutionalists in the US Senate. The hold has led to approximately 250 military nominees being delayed, including many promotions that would typically be fast-tracked through the Senate. Some senators are now openly questioning if the nominations process needs to be overhauled or if the number of …

The Philadelphia Flyers take a big swing in the NHL Draft The Philadelphia Flyers made a bold move in the NHL Draft by selecting Russian player Matvei Michkov with the No. 7 overall pick. This choice was considered to be risky due to Michkov’s uncertain playing status and his current contract in Russia until 2026. However, the Flyers were impressed …