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Trump’s Appalling Hypocrisy on Constitutional Rights Endangers Our Freedom

by Mark M. Bello Donald Trump fashions himself a fierce defender of the Constitution—he once said that “protecting our Second Amendment will make America great again.” Appointing pro-life, pro-gun Supreme Court Justices was a legacy of his first term as president. His image as a stalwart protector of gun rights earned him unwavering support from […]

Dismantling of VMA: Dangerous Attack on Freedom of the Press

Dismantling of VOA: Dangerous Attack on Freedom of the Press by Mark M. Bello In doing research for this article, I was surprised to discover how many American citizens are unaware of the Voice of America (VOA) and its vital role as a source of independent news reporting. The VOA began as an international radio broadcast, […]

Trump’s Appalling Hypocrisy on Constitutional Rights Endangers Our Freedom

Dismantling of VMA: Dangerous Attack on Freedom of the Press

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