A Yemeni court sentenced Kamal al-Aalafi to one year in prison for reprinting cartoons of Mohammad that appeared in a Danish newspaper. The court also ordered the newspaper he edited closed for six months. al-Aalafi says he reprinted the cartoons to raise awareness, not to insult Islam.
Unfortunately, qualified immunity remains intact.
The First Amendment doesn't come with an exception for "disinformation."
Frightening events create openings for attacks on civil liberties.
On the brighter side, Biden wants 100 million vaccinations in 100 days and will push for immediate school reopenings.
It can be hard to see what's in front of you, especially when you're struggling not to see it.