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The Arresting Case of Amy Goodman

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Callen Harty

Journalist Amy Goodman of Democracy Now was arrested last month for reporting on the protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline. Today the charges against her were dismissed, but that is no reason for journalists and others who treasure the right to … Continue reading →

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The Lowlights of the Mike Pence Speech

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Callen Harty

Donald Trump scares me, but I’m even more frightened of the prospect of him becoming President and then not finishing out his term, as that would mean that his Vice-Presidential pick, Mike Pence, would move up to the highest … Continue reading →

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The Religious Freedom Restoration Act

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Callen Harty

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof . . .”–1st amendment to the U. S. Constitution. Freedom of religion means that you have the right to practice whatever religion you choose … Continue reading →

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The Problem with Permits

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Callen Harty

In the last week close to a hundred citizens have been arrested for singing in the Wisconsin Capitol building. Each one has been charged for gathering without a permit, which comes with a $200.50 fine. The singers are gentle, angry … Continue reading →

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On Reading the Constitution Day (or Wisconsin Irony Day)

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Callen Harty

September 17, 2012 Dear Governor Walker, I will be stopping by the Wisconsin Capitol again this afternoon as I have done almost every day since March of 2011 to sing four verses of “We Shall Overcome” in the rotunda. But … Continue reading →

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The Arresting Case of Amy Goodman

The Lowlights of the Mike Pence Speech

The Religious Freedom Restoration Act

The Problem with Permits

On Reading the Constitution Day (or Wisconsin Irony Day)

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