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Blog Post #3

REFLECT   and t hink about which one resonates most with you. Which ones feel most important? Which ones feel most personal to you? Which one do you see in action today? (You can choose more than one.)   Think about how a theory can help explain something going on in the real world. MY ANSWERS ARE IN THIS TEXT 1. Marketplace of Ideas (aka Discovery of Truth) — see John Milton , Areopagitica   This value was first suggested by Milton, who first said that when truth and falsehood are allowed to freely grapple, truth will win out. And the grappling makes the truth even stronger. His argument against requiring a license to print/publish. 2. Participation in Self-Government — It has been suggested that citizens will not make wise and informed choices in elections if candidates and proponents of certain policies are restricted in their ability to communicate positions. We want an informed electorate involved in debate. 3. Stable Change ( aka Safety Valve) — It has be...
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Blog Post #2 History and Workings of the U.S. Supreme Court

  BLOG POST #2    About the history and workings of the U.S. Supreme Court using this 20-minute video as a jumping off point —  Part I  and  Part II .    Reflect  on these questions: What did you learn about the Supreme Court that you didn't already know? prior to watching the videos, my understanding of the Supreme Court was very limited to the constitutional amendments, and basic court knowledge. However, looking into the deeper details, it was very interesting to look at the internal argument and opinion-writing phases. I come to find out that it's not just the standard cross examination of the councilman(women) and the bench, like you see in the movies, instead, the justices frequently use the presenting attorney as an "post office box" to debate complex legal theories with each other.   What is the most important take-away point about the Supreme Court?   The Supreme Court's authority is entirely predicted on institutional...
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My list of top 5 news sources

BLOG   POST #1   Tell us about your  TOP FIVE SOURCES OF NEWS AND INFORMATION . Link to them so we can check them out. Write ONE PARAGRAPH for EACH ONE telling us why you like them and why you would recommend them to us. _____________________________________________________________________________________  1. https://www.foxnews.com/  -  It is the biggest conservative-leaning cable news network launched in 1996.  It is very thorough in every issue they're covering, and is on 24/7. It is the main source I go to about current events, topics, and pressing issues. It is an amazing source, I watch Fox News every day. I would definitely recommend it to everyone because it aligns with their conservative views and serves as a trusted news source. 56% of Republicans trust this source for political and election news, making it the most trusted outlet among said audiences.  2.  https://www.cnn.com/  - This  is another major news network that c...
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