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Filed in: US Constitution | by Anna Sekulow | 3:54 PM Nov. 4, 2011
@FederalGovernment is Not Following You on Twitter
People who live within the confines of an oppressive government system tend to grow angry. This is not a new concept, but online tools are proving that it is now one that cannot be silenced. Social media has proven to be a powerful method of communication. We can now feel personally connected to a struggle that may have otherwise felt distant and alien. The uprisings in North Africa and the Middle East provoked messages from people on YouTube, Twitter and Facebook. Because of these online tools... Continue Reading
Filed in: Free Speech | by Jay Sekulow | 1:56 PM Sep. 16, 2011
Does Online Media Censor Christian Speech?
A troubling new report issued by the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) suggests that Christians are being censored online because of their religious beliefs. In a 43-page report, the NRB stated that many of the biggest new Internet sites blocked Christian content and refused to accept faith-based advertisements. "Our conclusion is that Christian ideas and other religious content face a clear and present danger of censorship on Web-based communication platforms," the report concluded. The s... Continue Reading
Filed in: US Constitution | by Anna Sekulow | 12:42 PM Aug. 16, 2011
Twitter and the Bachmann Theory
The social media landscape can be overwhelming. Its never-ending cycle of information often leaves consumers feeling unsure about how to differentiate hard news from fluff. And once you enter the social media world, the cycle seems to spin with no end in sight. Even a mundane post to the “Twitterverse” can go viral, giving the tweet more legitimacy than it often deserves, just by the sheer number of people the message reaches. For example, late last night when I was perusing the web... Continue Reading