Hispanic Culture Thrives in Florida, So Should Its People

Millions of immigrants like myself have been living for years on a rollercoaster in regards to our status in this country. Legislation that has both supported and attacked our lives in the U.S. has caused us to constantly live in survival mode.

By Liliana Alvarez

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Freedom of the Press is Under Attack

The Biden administration must commit to protect journalists, free press, and free speech.

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Without Social, Economic, and Political Equality, There is No Freedom

A Juneteenth meditation from the Reverend Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr. of Riverside Church.

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No More Spying on Journalists

Existing Justice Department policies have not prevented abusive spying on reporters. The White House, Justice Department, and Congress need to impose far stronger, lasting safeguards.

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Supreme Court Ruling is a Win for Investigative Journalists and Civil Rights Researchers

This ruling is critically important to hold powerful online platforms accountable against discrimination.

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“I Can’t Breathe:” A Year of Racial Reckoning in America

If this past year made anything clear, it is that America is not yet a “post-racial” society.

By Joey Francilus

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Time and Again, Social Media Giants Get Content Moderation Wrong: Silencing Speech about Al-Aqsa Mosque is Just the Latest Example

Social media companies often get content moderation wrong — both because of their vague and sweeping rules, and because they make mistakes when applying those rules, often through blunt automated detection systems. Perfect content moderation may be impossible, but the major platforms can do better.

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The Oversight Board’s Trump Decision Highlights Problems with Facebook’s Practices

The ACLU believes that political speech deserves the greatest protection to ensure the functioning of our democratic system. We don’t want Mark Zuckerberg making these important decisions alone.

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The Supreme Court Considers a Cheerleader’s Off Campus Free Speech Rights

The high court heard arguments this week in one of the most important student free speech cases to reach its bench.

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