https://padlet.com/ESedu18/amendment1 Protecting Freedom of the Press en-us 2017-10-04 17:30:41 UTC 2024-07-28 02:07:36 UTC hello@padlet.com ESedu18 https://padlet.com/ESedu18/amendment1/wish/194013977 This image taken from Freedom House depicts the nations that threaten freedom of the press surround the free press on wolves while US President Trump watches.
The cartoon indicates how much pressure the press is under without recieving any help from US President Trump.]]> 2017-10-04 17:59:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ESedu18/amendment1/wish/194013977 ESedu18 https://padlet.com/ESedu18/amendment1/wish/194022902 This is an image of Joe Biden in a blue suit smiling with his arms folded across his chest.
He defends freedom of the press against President Trump's negative remarks on the media.]]> 2017-10-04 18:14:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ESedu18/amendment1/wish/194022902 ESedu18 https://padlet.com/ESedu18/amendment1/wish/194024356 This article from The Washington Post, published on June 2nd, asserts that Trumps attacks on the media aren't healthy for America's values.
I chose this article because I support this argument.]]> 2017-10-04 18:16:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ESedu18/amendment1/wish/194024356 ESedu18 https://padlet.com/ESedu18/amendment1/wish/194155964 This article by ushistory clearly explains every aspect of the first amendment. 
I chose this article because the explanations of each amendment are easy to understand. ]]> 2017-10-05 05:35:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ESedu18/amendment1/wish/194155964 ESedu18 https://padlet.com/ESedu18/amendment1/wish/194156897 This is the text of the case of Houchins v. KQED in 1978. 
In this case, broadcaster KQED argued that they had the right to record video and audio inside of a prison where an inmate committed suicide allegedly due to the prison conditions. The official ruling decided their claim was false and denied them, that access. This is important because the news  company attemped to report on a possible issue of bad conditions in a prison and was denied direct access to do so.

]]> 2017-10-05 05:42:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ESedu18/amendment1/wish/194156897 ESedu18 https://padlet.com/ESedu18/amendment1/wish/194159618 This is a YouTube video posted on March 16, 2011 of a group of guys who made a rap music video to explain the first amendment. The song is a remix of the theme song to the show, "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air". 
I chose this video because it was fun and interesting to watch which grasped my attention. ]]> 2017-10-05 06:03:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ESedu18/amendment1/wish/194159618 ESedu18 https://padlet.com/ESedu18/amendment1/wish/196140618 This is a 2016 report by Freedom House addressing how free North Korea is as a nation. 
North Korea lacks many freedoms including press freedom and this article explains their many areas of censorship. "The state-controlled domestic media produce propaganda with the aim of ensuring absolute loyalty to Kim Jong-un"]]> 2017-10-11 17:33:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ESedu18/amendment1/wish/196140618 ESedu18 https://padlet.com/ESedu18/amendment1/wish/196143729 This is an image of hip-hop artist known as Eminem holding a mic and rapping with his hand in the air.
Eminem isn't afraid to say what's on his mind in front of the whole world. He very much appreciates his first amendment right and constantly protests in support of what he believes is right. ]]> 2017-10-11 17:39:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ESedu18/amendment1/wish/196143729 ESedu18 https://padlet.com/ESedu18/amendment1/wish/196148012 This is the text of the Senate bill that went into effect on January 1, 2009 that protects freedom of speech and press. " provides that students have the right to exercise freedom of speech and of the press, unless the speech is obscene..." 
I agree with this decision because students should be able to express their opinions in a school setting. ]]> 2017-10-11 17:49:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ESedu18/amendment1/wish/196148012 ESedu18 https://padlet.com/ESedu18/amendment1/wish/196156288 This is a YouTube video of breaking news from CNN on the White House's decision of which news outlets were allowed into the gaggle. "The White House handpicked news organizations, beyond the pool, to attend Friday's press briefing with Sean Spicer. CNN was not allowed to attend, while other networks were permitted."
I argue that this decision is a violation of the Freedom of the Press.]]> 2017-10-11 18:04:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ESedu18/amendment1/wish/196156288 ESedu18 https://padlet.com/ESedu18/amendment1/wish/197653137 This is a newsletter created by Elizabeth Spruell on the importance of freedom of the press.
I wrote to inform the public of why they should be concerned with protecting their first amendment right.]]> 2017-10-17 06:18:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ESedu18/amendment1/wish/197653137 ESedu18 https://padlet.com/ESedu18/amendment1/wish/197937673 This is a quiz that asks a few questions to determine where you stand in a political sense. 
The quiz revealed that I am a liberal democrat. ]]> 2017-10-17 17:46:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ESedu18/amendment1/wish/197937673 ESedu18 https://padlet.com/ESedu18/amendment1/wish/198390981 I chose to research this amendment in order to argue it's importance in our democracy. I've met people who believe freedom of the press doesn't affect them as everyday citizens. Therefore I wanted to gather evidence in support of my argument that it does. Throughout the process I have become even more passionate about this than I was when I began and I'm thrilled to have conducted this research.]]> 2017-10-18 18:00:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ESedu18/amendment1/wish/198390981 ESedu18 https://padlet.com/ESedu18/amendment1/wish/198395650 This is an article published on May 11, 2011 by The Guardian who informs the reader of government funding to fight back against internet censorship.

"The United States is playing a game of "cat and mouse" on the web, funding new technology aimed at breaking internet censorship" The US is spending a ton of money to fight censorship in other countries such as China and Egypt.]]> 2017-10-18 18:09:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ESedu18/amendment1/wish/198395650 ESedu18 https://padlet.com/ESedu18/amendment1/wish/198541715 This is a letter written by Elizabeth Spruell to California Senator Kamala Harris where she points out the importantance of freedom of the press and why it needs to be protected. 
Freedom of the press needs to be protected because it is a major part of what is holding up our democracy. ]]> 2017-10-19 06:59:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ESedu18/amendment1/wish/198541715