ATS Observation

In this text, the case hinges on whether the students created a disturbance. There was a fear that they might create one, but since they never did, the court held that their self-expression was protected.

This is a time where pages have the chance to debate and vote on bills. Each page was had the opportunity to present a bill before fellow pages. I co-sponsored a bill with another page. The bill we presented was HB . This bill was about banning the use of handheld communication devices while operating a motorized vehicle. While our bill didn’t pass, it was great opportunity to debate the bill we presented. Fellow pages questioned our bill. Questions such as “Would AppleWatches be considered as a part of this?” or “How would the officer have the authority to pull you over for it, as it can be hard to know for certain an individual is using their device?”. These were all questions we had prepared for and expected questioning from fellow peers. Moreover, other page bills were also presented bills during this session. Having the opportunity to prepare and question their bills led to questioning on the floor and occasionally surprising votes. Often times if questioning had been high on a particular bill, it would raise more debate when closing debate was presented. Along with going through the process of passing a bill it was sobering to be a part of an experience that is every day of for those we elect into office. Our elected officials sit at those same desks and debate over hard topics, topics that will affect those all around

On January 13th, 2017, Chancellor Ralph Hexter of UC Davis emailed students in response to Martin Shkreli and Milo Yiannopoulos not being allowed speak at a campus event due to heated protests. The controversial Yiannopoulos is a open critic of many social justice movements, like feminism and Black Lives Matter. He’s specifically said during his events at his tour that muslims are rapists, publically yelled at a muslim for wearing a hijab, and promotes Blue Lives Matter. ('I Just Want to Burn It down') Additionally, Shkreli is a businessman who is now a convicted felon. So in response, many students were outraged and deeply upset by this organized event. In the email the Chancellor quoted the ACLU, explaining that we “can organize effectively to counter bad attitudes, possibly change them, and forge solidarity against the forces of intolerance.” However this will cause violence and make many feel patronized by the words spurred out by public speakers, like Yiannopoulos and Shrekli. Even though inviting people of different views seems like unifying people from all backgrounds, when people are content with their hatred and speak them out openly, it causes more complication. The opposite side wants to cover their ears and find the nearest exit. To be realistic, any young student won’t be welcoming with open arms to close minded speakers, especially if it seems as the main thing they desire is to get a rise out of you. The most efficient way to unify people is being respectful

Yesterday my best friend, Brandon, and I went to the library located on Savannah State’s campus to study for our upcoming final exam. Even though Brandon is a Caucasian, people don’t have a negative outlook on our relationship just because I am an African American. It doesn’t make much of a difference to society when we are seen together,considering America symbolizes unity. Must I remind you, it hasn’t always been this way in America. in fact, Whites and Blacks weren 't allowed to attend the same school, let alone the same water fountain because of segregation. to many people this situation was looked upon as ridiculous. Why should a person’s skin tone determine where they should be allowed to go? I shouldn’t. This was going on way too long without anything being done about it. Finally someone decided to take the problem to a new extent to bring about change. Brown vs Board of education is one case that still has great significance in history. Not only did it have a huge effect on segregation, but America as well would not be the same. My surroundings would totally change if this case had not been established. Brandon would not be my best friend, and sadly without the desegregation in schools, we would have never crossed paths.

March 16 saw a demonstration in Montgomery, Alabama in which 580 demonstrators planned to march “from the Jackson Street Baptist Church to the Montgomery County Courthouse” (Reed 26). These protestors included a large number of northern college students. They met a police line a few blocks from the Courthouse and were forbidden from proceeding because “they did not have a parade permit” (Reed 26). Across the street came 40 or so students who planned on joining the group en route to the Courthouse. Eventually a few of the demonstrators dared to cross the street, led by James Forman who had organized the march. When it seemed the whole group would cross, police took action, with mounted officers and volunteers arriving at 1:12 pm. Riding into the small group of protestors, they forced most to withdraw, but a few stood fast around a utility pole where horsemen began to beat them. “A posseman

The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee is an African American organization created by young people to give young people a voice in the civil rights movement. Although created to support Dr. king’s ideologies, the SNCC began to generate their own projects and ideas. The SNCC is significant because as a demonstration for young adults, it demonstrates the power these individuals have. Similarly to the Missouri incident, when blacks student unite for change, change occurs. There is power and intimidation when black young adults fight for a justice and rights, which we discussed in class.

In the film The Great Debaters, the true story of a college debate team in Texas highlights the importance of public speaking. In numerous instances, if a topic makes a large group uncomfortable this topic goes untouched. However, in this film, the debate team bravely brings on those topics that are close to their hearts, even though society does not want to talk about these issues. The most prominent example of uneasy topics is when James Farmer Jr., in the middle of a Harvard debate, with a predominantly white audience, goes to talk about the lynching of people of color. While this was a topic purposely not brought up due to making people uncomfortable, by Farmer doing this it started the discussion. Obviously, one man saying lynching is inhumane does not solve the problem. However, one voice can start a discussion. Discussions lead to

BRIEF ANSWER: Our client did not violate Michael’s right to free speech. Since his speech was directed towards the school community and was brought to campus, there is a sufficient nexus to justify the regulation of Michael’s speech.

The week had been strenuous, yet productive. The multiple meetings with fellow organizations and countless hours of volunteer services depleted my energy. Add the hours of academic work, and well, I could never complain that my life was uneventful.On this eventful day, the Social Justice Fellows were holding our monthly guest speaker meeting. Although at the time I was feeling lethargic, the monthly meetings always gave me a boost of inspiration. I have an affinity towards academia and activism, but an even stronger affinity towards intellectual discourse. Which these meetings never left me disappointed.

A group of students had gathered in Des Moines to celebrate the truce of the Vietnam War. The children had chosen to wear black armbands and fast as well. However, the principals of the schools in Des Moines created a policy which stated that if the bands were not removed by the student, that student would then be suspended. After a few kids were sent home by the administration, the students had ended up suing the school district for not allowing them to express their “voices”. The act of the school administration had violated the First Amendment, which states that Congress may not prohibit “free speech”.

“Welcome, and thank you for joining us this afternoon for the Oppression and Privilege Lecture. We are very excited to have three guest speakers with us today.” He pointed to each person as he said their name and they took turns standing up while applause filled the lecture hall, “Peggy McIntosh, Allan G Johnson, and starting off our lecture this afternoon, Marilyn Frye.”

Facts of the Case: A group of adults and students met at the Eckhardt home to plan to wear black armbands during the holiday season. The black armbands represent their objection to the hostile happenings in Vietnam and their support for a truce. All participants have taken part in similar actions before. Des Moines schools adopted a policy banning the armbands from school and suspending every student who does not abide by the new policy. The schools were taken to court for nominal damages by the protesters. The court ruled in favor of the school saying the school controls what they

On April 3rd, at 7:30 pm I went to a Town Hall meeting in Annville, PA. This representative town meeting was led by five individuals elected by the township voters, and are known as the “Township Commissioners”. These people are Thomas Embich, Henri Lively, Rex Moore (President), Jim Scott (Vice-President), Joann Zimmerman. The job of these elected board members is to be“responsible for the general governance of the Township with legislative, executive, and administrative powers to ensure sound fiscal management and secure the health, safety, and welfare of community residents.”(Administration) With this in mind, the board was able to successfully go through and cover all topics listed on the agenda in an organized fashion with

Which is exactly why there should be “limits to free speech in favor of greater good and safety for the campus body,” to ensure fights and riots do not break out (Delgado 1). The only fear students should have is getting C’s in their classes, they should not be afraid of protestors being violent towards the staff or their own peers. It’s easy to assume that most students would stick to themselves and ignore the radicals, but the radicals are the passionate ones that would encourage other students to stand for, or against the speaker. In turn, the opposing sides will want to shut out each other starting a riot and damaging school property and hindering each student’s ability to

In fact, Martin Luther King Jr. gave a speech to Pitt students and faculty on November 2, 1966, providing his view on riots, and The Civil Rights Movement. King provided the perspective that riots were “self-defeating” and that while “a riot is the voice of the unheard” he still “has faith in the future” of the civil rights movement (Eskey). Today the university holds similar student events in the William Pitt Union. For example, earlier this fall the University held a video conference event for students to hear from former government contractor, Edward Snowden, and popular writer Te-Nehisi Coates addressed students, faculty, and community members just last week in regards to his work. Mr. Coates was named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in 2016, and it was a great informational event that many students took the opportunity to attend. However, in contrast the University has also held some not so prestigious events as well. For me it is baffling to think that in the same building where presidents stayed, and Martin Luther King Junior gave a speech, the University showed the overly sexual and disturbing movie “Sausage Party”, or held a Residential Life Pillow Fight (which in itself just seems strange to me).While the University does put on numerous educational events for both the community and students; the William Pitt Union Student Center sees its fair share