Matt Boyer

  The Eight Values of Free Expression  are essential and key values of the American experiment. The fact that we give such deep thought into our ability to express reflects how we value our rights in American society. However, of them all, the most important is to me is the emphasis on Promoting Dissent within our system. This is the value that is a cornerstone to a patriotic citizen, as true patriotism only comes with the capacity to criticize one's government. Without the cornerstone ability to promote dissent, constitutional rights would have never been extended for various minority groups that defy the status quo. The First Amendment guaranteed right of peaceful protest allows citizens to stand up against the government for their trespasses against the people. It is not just a right, but a duty for Americans to dissent against any governmental status quo that infringes on their liberty. Without loud and disruptive criticism, there can be no progress. "Any great change mus

  One of the only photos of the Supreme Court in session. Cred. E rich Salomon, 1932. The United States Supreme Court, as the most powerful judiciary body in the nation, is tasked with interpreting the United States Constitution to the best of their ability. This process of interpretation creates laws and precedent that all other courts are expected to follow.  The Supreme Court has a long, storied and fascinating history as one of the three arms of American government, especially in disputes regarding Civil Rights. The many Civil Rights rulings of the Court over time serve as a way to peer into the ethics of the era, and as a way to see those ethics shift and improve over time. Establishment After being established by the United States Constitution, the Supreme Court would be essentially useless until 1803. Until Justice John Marshall set the precedent for how the Supreme Court should interact with the rest of the federal government, there was little procedure or organization in pla

I try to keep a balanced news intake with multiple sources to keep well informed on current happenings. BBC The BBC, a UK-based news network, maintains relatively unbiased and detailed stories on American law and politics from a outside perspective. Being based outside of United States gives this source a better chance at presenting all of the facts of most given matters. New York Times The New York Times, founded in 1851, serves as one of the oldest and most pedigreed news agencies in the country. While the Times leans a with a bit of a progressive bias, their investigative reporting and well-researched articles make up for that bias. Wall Street Journal For economic reporting, The Wall Street Journal sets the gold standard for the rest of the world to follow. Their news on stocks, investments and general reporting is always well researched and documented, providing a fairly unbiased look at the nation's economy. Washington Post Founded in 1877, The Washing