Tennessee employers might benefit from being more measured and less reactive in First Amendment issues.
It’s crucial for employers to remember that they shouldn’t infringe on their employees’ First Amendment rights. I wrote a book 18 years ago called “Employment and the First Amendment,” which discussed the decline of free expression in American workplaces. Back then, social media was just starting out, but blogging was already gaining traction. The book […]
When did we undo the First Amendment?
Revisiting Free Speech in Politics and Academia Free speech is a cornerstone of a robust political system, intertwined with the values of citizen virtues and the freedom to express thoughts. Supreme Court Justice Robert Jackson emphasized this in 1943, stating that civil servants, whether high-ranking or not, cannot be expected to conform to certain political […]
North Carolina City Declares Itself a “Fourth Amendment Workplace” During ICE Raids
Durham City Council Votes for Employee Protection Against Immigration Raids On Tuesday, the Durham City Council unanimously declared the city a “fourth revised workplace,” aiming to shield city employees in North Carolina from immigration enforcement actions unless there is a proper warrant. This resolution instructs city staff to uphold the Fourth Amendment in workplaces and […]
Mountains of Bureaucracy: Second Amendment Supporters File Lawsuit Against Colorado’s New Gun Law
Colorado NRA Files Lawsuit Over New Gun Law On Tuesday, the Colorado National Rifle Association (NRA) announced it has filed a lawsuit against the state, claiming that a new law constitutes a “full attack on the Second Amendment.” This legal challenge targets Colorado Senate Bill 3, which deals with semi-automatic firearms and related equipment. The […]
Gun Group Claims DOJ Stance on Second Amendment Case Conflicts with Trump’s Agenda
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is appearing to contradict the position taken by the Trump administration regarding Biden’s firearms policies, as noted by a gun rights organization on Tuesday. The Gun Owners of America (GOA), in their ongoing challenge against Biden’s strict “zero tolerance” approach, pointed out that the government has no plans to shift […]
Joni Ernst Introduces Amendment to Remove CCP from US Defense Industry
A recent amendment to the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) mandates that the Department of Defense (DOD) exempt U.S. defense contractors from potential issues with China’s intelligence activities. This amendment, introduced by Republican Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa, allows the DOD a year to assess if any contractors have ties to the Chinese Communist […]
Former Times reporter sues Villanueva, L.A County, alleging 1st Amendment violation
Former Los Angeles Times reporter Mayarau filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against former Sheriff Alex Villanueva, former sheriff and former detectives. Less than a year after a Times article revealed that Lau was the target of an investigation into the LA County Sheriff’s department, “is filed in a statement filed by an emailed attorney in […]
Pardoned ex-Sen. Kelsey wrangles for amendment to campaign finance bill
Former Senator Brian Kelsey, whose lawyer was caught, will leave the federal courthouse Fred D. Thompson in Nashville after being sentenced 21 months in federal prison. (Photo: John Partipilo) Former Tennessee Sen. Brian Kelsey is being cut straight from a short prison stint cut by the president’s pardon. The former German Town Republican, who served […]
Federal Judge Gives On Camera Firearms Demo To Show Colleagues In Major Second Amendment Case Are Living In ‘Fantasy’
A federal appeals judge released a firearms demonstration recorded in his room on YouTube, explaining how his colleagues live in a “fantasy of facts” in a major second amendment lawsuit. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit Reconfirm The ban found that it did not violate the Second Amendment as California supports previous support for […]
Amendment stripping right to bail for some felonies closer to Tennessee voters’ ballots • Tennessee Lookout
a Revised proposal For Tennessee’s constitution, which strips people accused of certain crimes with bail, it’s one step closer to landing the next governor’s vote. Tennessee Senate approved Solved 23-6 raises the issue to voters. This amendment requires approval from two-thirds of the House of Representatives to vote on November 3, 2026. The amendment would […]