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Rev. David Black of First Presbyterian Church of Chicago, speaks during a protest in Daley Plaza, Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Freedom of speech violations piling up nationally under Trump’s second term

First Amendment violations have become a defining feature of President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House, with the administration and people sympathetic to it ignoring free speech laws and precedent.

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Georgia Imminent ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ still threatens rural hospitals that treated many mass shooting victims By Austin Linfante – 7/03/25

Under President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” funding for rural hospitals that treated victims and helped save lives in mass shootings like the one in 2022 in Uvalde, Texas would be threatened.

Economy OPINION: Local news offers a powerful reality check on Trump’s tariff carnage By Jennifer Schulze – 4/09/25

Jennifer Schulze writes, "I have a suggestion for the U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: Watch some local TV news."

Child care Georgia Republican responds to Trump grant freezes by telling children to get jobs By Richard Eberwein – 1/28/25

On Monday, U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA) responded to President Donald Trump’s federal grant freeze jeopardizing school meal assistance by calling for children to get fast food jobs.

Georgia Jimmy Carter’s passing spurs reflection on legacy of service By TRIMMEL GOMES Georgia News Connection – 12/30/24

As the world reflects on the life and legacy of former President Jimmy Carter, the Reverend Mashaun D. Simon sees a man whose ministry and authenticity continued to shape lives well beyond his time ...

Crime Senate committee exposes abuse of pregnant prisoners in Georgia, U.S. By SHANTEYA HUDSON Georgia News Connection – 8/09/24

A U.S. Senate subcommittee has uncovered widespread abuse of pregnant and postpartum women incarcerated nationwide, including in Georgia. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., who chairs the Senate Subcommittee on ...

Biden Former Georgia lieutenant governor, a Republican, says he’s voting for Biden By Richard Eberwein – 5/06/24

In an op-ed published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan (R) revealed that he is voting for President Joe Biden and urged other Republicans to do the same.

Elections Former Georgia Republican outreach center now a sex toy shop By Richard Eberwein – 4/10/24

A building formerly operated Republicans as an Asian American outreach center in an Atlanta suburb is now home to an adult sex toy and lingerie retailer called Adam & Eve.

Democracy GOP election denier in Georgia found to have voted illegally nine times by judge By Richard Eberwein – 3/28/24

A Georgia judge ruled on Wednesday that Brian K. Pritchard, the vice chairman of the state’s Republican Party, voted illegally nine times prior to spreading false claims that there was widespread voter fraud during the 2020 elections.

Democracy Georgia state senator says radicals are ‘trying to infiltrate’ libraries to ‘promote LGBTQ lifestyles’ By Richard Eberwein – 3/18/24

Georgia state Sen. Larry Walker III (R-Perry) says that radicals in the American Library Association (ALA) have infiltrated libraries and used diversity efforts to promote Marxism and LGBTQ lifestyles.

Crime Several Midwestern state capitols evacuate after bomb threats By Richard Eberwein – 1/03/24

At least seven state capitol buildings around the country, including in Midwestern states like Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Kentucky, received mass-emailed bomb threats on Wednesday morning, prompting evacuations and sweeps for explosive devices.

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