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The Evolution of Communication: Are We Losing Clarity in the Digital Age?

Sep 12, 2024 at 12:39 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY - In today’s media commentary MTSU Professor Larry Burriss reflects on the evolution of communication technologies, from the printing press to artificial inte.... Read More

Commentary: Free Speech Under Threat: The Importance of Exercising Our Rights

Jul 16, 2024 at 07:15 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: On July 14, 1798, the Sedition Act was passed, making it illegal to publish negative content about the government, despite the First Amendment guaranteeing free.... Read More

Middle Tennessee State University Earns Top Rating for Free Speech

Jul 15, 2024 at 08:24 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Middle Tennessee State University is the latest school to earn a “green light” rating from the Foundation for Individual Right.... Read More

Transgender Rights Advocates Sue Over Driver's License Gender Marker Ban

Apr 23, 2024 at 08:03 pm by WGNS News

  The ACLU of Tennessee, in collaboration with Holland & Associates PC, has initiated legal action against the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (.... Read More

Commentary: Censorship, Shouting FIRE and Free Speech by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Jul 24, 2023 at 03:15 pm by WGNS News

    Commentary: Shouting FIRE in a crowded movie theater when there is no fire, is a bad move. With more on this top and how it coincides with free speech and cens.... Read More

Commentary by MTSU Professor: What is Free Speech and do Hecklers or Protestors Disrupt or Bar that Freedom?

Apr 14, 2023 at 07:36 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Commentary: Free speech is often a topic of debate. But what is free speech and what is the difference between the freedom to speak freely without he.... Read More

MTSU Free Speech Center, Poynter Institute collaborate on First Amendment education

Aug 10, 2021 at 08:00 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Free Speech Center at Middle Tennessee State University is teaming with the Poynter Institute to bring First Amendment education tools to.... Read More

Free Speech and Making the High School Cheer Squad

Jul 02, 2021 at 08:30 am by WGNS

The freedom of free speech in America, the Supreme Court and high school cheerleaders - - what does all of this have in common? With more, here is MTSU Professor Larry Burri.... Read More

Free Speech and What if it Were No More? By MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Jan 11, 2021 at 07:18 am by WGNS

What would it be like if free speech were not allowed? If you couldn't post your thoughts or comments on social media... or if you could not speak of religion? With more, here.... Read More