Tag: Free Speech

Editorial: Freedom of speech is challenged

November 28, 2019

Freedom of speech and freedom of religion is under continuous assault. While standing in the City of Portland’s Waterfront Park, Mark Mayberry held a sign defending the unborn, passed out related tracts, and engaged people in conversations about abortion and the Gospel. A park officer ordered the evangelist to leave the public park. Mayberry refused…

Editorial: Assault on freedom of religion

May 30, 2019

Should a Christian be allowed to share their faith in a public shopping center? That’s the question before the court in Bakersfield, California in a case against Valley Plaza Mall. Attorneys for Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) represent Debra Moore, a senior citizen who is a Christian. Mrs. Moore likes to invite people to her church…

Free speech in colleges, universities

April 4, 2019

U.S. Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, agreed with President Trump when he signed an Executive Order to improve transparency and promote free speech in higher education. “It’s unfortunate that we need an Executive Order or bill to clarify that free speech needs to be protected on our nation’s college campuses—places that are supposed to inspire thought,…