Voices Today: Defending the First Amendment
From protecting broadcast licenses against executive overreach to the evolving landscape of our primary elections, the fight for a fair democracy continues.
The health of our democracy depends on a free press that can operate without fear of government retaliation. The latest attempt to weaponize the FCC against broadcasters marks a dangerous escalation in the war on the First Amendment, reminding us that institutional guardrails are only as strong as our collective willingness to defend them.
Simultaneously, we must look at how our own democratic structures—including party primary schedules—either empower or sideline the activist base that drives progressive change. Building a future that works for the many requires both protecting our current rights and expanding access to the levers of power for the next generation.
What the columnists are saying today
Three Books that Will Transport You
The New Yorker — An exploration of literature's power to move readers through traditional storytelling and transportive narratives.
I’m So Sick of Hearing the Same Old Complaint From People About Their Savings. They Have No Idea!
Slate Magazine — A candid look at the anxieties surrounding retirement savings and the struggle to catch up in a precarious economy.
Democrats’ 2028 Primary Schedule: A Cold Shoulder to Their New Activist Base
The American Prospect — The DNC's 2028 primary calendar risks distancing the party from urban centers and the new activist base.
The promising race to get kids reading again
Vox — Examining why childhood reading rates plummet after age nine and the efforts to keep middle-grade students engaged with books.
ABC Hits Trump FCC With First Amendment Suit Over 'Deeply Un-American' Effort to Strip Broadcast Licenses
Common Dreams — ABC and Disney sue the FCC to stop politically motivated attempts to revoke licenses over critical speech.
Alan Dershowitz Won’t Forget What Larry David Did to Him
The Atlantic — A reflection on social consequences and the ongoing public grievances of a legal figure on Martha's Vineyard.
Transcript: Trump Erupts as Aides Leak Humiliating Iran Truth: He Lost
The New Republic — A podcast transcript detailing the former president's reaction to leaked information regarding foreign policy failures.
Does the current primary schedule reflect your priorities, or is it time for a new approach? Tell us your thoughts.
Sources
- The New Yorker: Three Books that Will Transport You
- Slate Magazine: I’m So Sick of Hearing the Same Old Complaint From People About Their Savings. They Have No Idea!
- The American Prospect: Democrats’ 2028 Primary Schedule: A Cold Shoulder to Their New Activist Base
- Vox: The promising race to get kids reading again
- Common Dreams: ABC Hits Trump FCC With First Amendment Suit Over 'Deeply Un-American' Effort to Strip Broadcast Licenses
- The Atlantic: Alan Dershowitz Won’t Forget What Larry David Did to Him
- The New Republic: Transcript: Trump Erupts as Aides Leak Humiliating Iran Truth: He Lost
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