Category: Voices of the Movement

Editorial Originally Published in The Everett Herald  Freedom of expression is perhaps the most fundamental, non-partisan value we hold dear as citizens. The most clear and thoughtful legislation in the country regarding freedom of expression rights and responsibilities for students in our public high schools and colleges has been introduced by state Sen. Joe Fain,… Continue reading Legislation would protect student speech and schools

Editorial Originally Published in The Everett Herald  Regardless of what one thinks of the future of newspapers and other print media, journalism in some form will — must — continue as a vital part of our society and democracy. And that requires journalists who are trained as much in journalism's responsibilities as in its rights.… Continue reading Give students freedom to learn free speech

Editorial Originally Published in Scottsbluff Star Herald  How do you teach student journalists about free speech? Well, in some schools, students learn about their rights — or lack of rights — to free speech when they find themselves censored. In Virginia, pictures of a pregnant teenager became a censorship battle recently when the yearbook staff… Continue reading LOEKS: Students deserve First Amendment protections

Editorial Originally Published in The West Bend Current  During first period on Jan. 29, a school aide came to the door of my humanities class and told me that I was needed in the office. At first I did not think anything of it as I was waiting for a letter of recommendation to be… Continue reading State Law Should Guarantee Freedoms for Student Journalists