220 years ago, Congress passed the first of what would become known as the Alien and Sedition Acts. The government argued that these measure became necessary for national security. War with France seemed imminent and 25,000 French refugees came to America. When a group of French scientists wanted to visit the country, President Adams opposed …
Another Sunny Day. My Country – John Buckner and Free Press On February 21, 1682, the Royal Governor of Virginia called John Buckner before them. His offense was printing the laws of 1680 without a license. Buckner was ordered to enter a bond of 100 pounds not to print anything until His Majesty’s pleasure should be …
Pizza Friday! Tonight, I want to disconnect, read some comics, watch some Shark Tank, and go to bed. My Country – Grosjean v. American Press Co. On February 10, 1936, the Supreme Court struck down the tax imposed in Louisiana on the gross receipts of advertisement revenue for newspapers with circulation over 20,000 copies per …