Media Law and Literacy

                                             Antiwar Voices       Prior to exploring ANTIWAR.COM and the American Conservative, I had never read  about  or heard such strong opposition to the U.S. military engaging in wars.  The United  States has  been involved in a plethora of wars dating all the way back from the American  Revolutionary  War up until now.  As U.S. citizens, we are expected to remain patriotic, which  includes showing  support for our nation's war efforts.   It is therefore why I believe that we  never hear any antiwar  views in the mainstream media,  and instead we must seek out  obscure websites.  I however  have acquired new knowledge  through reading these websites,  as they have somewhat shifted  my perspective on war.   W...

                                            Instant Messaging      We live in a digital world, as the use of technology continues to evolve each year.  With  the  world at our fingertips, a majority of the U.S. populations owns a mobile device, such as  iPhones, smartphones, laptops, tablets, etc.   With the advancement of technology, we have  the luxury of shopping online, downloading  music, purchasing movies and television shows,  connecting with others through social media  sites, as well as taking virtual classes.  One of  the greatest benefits of technology though is  Instant Messaging.  Instant Messaging is a text  based communication strategy that allows  two  or more people to engage in conversations  through their phones or online.          ...

                                  Freedom of Expression Values As I contemplate about the eight values of Freedom of Expression, I would say the four that  resonate with me the most are: Marketplace of Ideas, Participation in Self-Government,  Stable  Change, and Individual Self-Fulfillment. 1.) Marketplace of Ideas (Discovery of Truth)-John Milton's ideology suggests that truth will  always prevail over falsehoods, which I agree with to a degree.  I especially believe that this  freedom can be associated with court cases both civil and criminal.  In court, it is often  believed that after hearing all sides of the case, those on the side of right will always prevail.   In many cases this is true, however, facts are sometimes either ignored or are deemed  insufficient.  Furthermore, many people are often ridiculed for speaking the truth in every...

                             As I have read and analyzed several news articles regarding the Black Lives Matter protests, as well as certain events following them, I've since realized which events are protected under the First Amendment and which are not.  First of all, the fifth clause of the First Amendment allows citizens the right to peacefully assemble, which includes peaceful protesting. According  to an article titled "Nearly all Black Lives Matter protests are Peaceful despite Trump Narrative, report finds" from  http://www.theguardian.com/,  the majority of Black Lives Matter protests between May and August have been peaceful nationwide, as 93% of the protests did not include injuries or destruction to property.  I believe the statistics of this story correlate with the freedom of  assembly, as the First Amendment condones citizens congregating together peacefully in their c...

                          Overview of the United States Supreme Court      The United States Supreme Court is the most prestigious federal court in the nation and the highest ranking court of the judicial branch.  The Supreme Court, which was formed by the Constitution, maintains absolute authority of all the laws in the country; Furthermore, the U.S. Supreme Court is tasked with analyzing which laws are deemed constitutional, as well as monitoring the works of the legislative and executive branches of government.                               Early Days of the Supreme Court      The Supreme Court originated from Article Three of the Constitution, which in addition allowed Congress the jurisdiction of establishing lower federal courts.  When the Judiciary Act of 1789 was signed into law, it was decided by the ...

My top sources of news information include: 1.) New York Times- https://www.nytimes.com/   The New York Times is my primary source of news information, and I read The Times at least three times a week.  Part of what attracted me to The Times was the fact that it tends to have a liberal perspective on many topics, particularly politics.  My political views are also liberal, which is why I acquire a great deal of my information from the New York Times.   I also admire how the New York Times covers a diverse range of topics, including politics, fashion, entertainment, social issues, etc.  My objective as a journalist is to broaden my horizon and stay informed about different events that are transpiring around the world.  Furthermore, The New York Times is easy to read, as the articles are clear, concise, and educational all at the same time.   Recently, I have begun reading more of the op-eds and opinion columns.  I would recommend the New ...