The First Amendment guarantees that people in the United States can freely express their opinions without fear of punishment. But some words cross a line to become hate speech. In October 2018, a man named Robert Bowers committed hate speech…
Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton pledged to propose an amendment that would overturn the Citizens United Supreme Court decision. That 2010 ruling led to increased spending on political campaigns. Clinton said she would also appoint Supreme Court justices who would overturn…
A poll conducted among Americans shows that almost two-thirds of people support stricter gun laws. This increase in support is believed to be caused by high-profile shootings. Most want national laws, instead of state-by-state laws. The US Constitution guarantees the…
Ex-felons in Virginia once again cannot vote after the Supreme Court struck down Gov. Terry McAuliffe's decision to restore their voting rights. Some states, including Virginia, do not allow people convicted of a felony to vote, even if the person…