As we enter 2025, the United States is preparing for an historic moment: the triumphant return of Donald J. Trump to the presidency for his second, non-consecutive term. The challenges facing the nation are immense, from economic uncertainty to a fractured cultural landscape. Yet with challenge comes opportunity, and the next four years hold the...
In an era defined by digital communication, few platforms have captured the hearts and minds of Americans like TikTok. With nearly 150 million U.S. users, TikTok has become a cornerstone of cultural expression, a platform for creativity, and—most vitally—an important forum for free speech. Yet, despite its significant influence and popularity, TikTok remains under fire...
In 1576, Peter Wentworth, a Member of Parliament, dared to challenge Queen Elizabeth I’s ban on debating her succession in the House of Commons. As Jacob Rees-Mogg recently highlighted in his Substack, Wentworth’s declaration—“none is without fault, no, not our gracious Queen”—was revolutionary in its time, as one of the earliest claims to free speech in...