Cierra's Media Law and Literacy Blog

Each of the eight values of free expression shapes the First Amendment right to freedom of speech. They each explain why free expression is important and explain our rights. The Value of Expression that stood out to me the most was the Check on Governmental Power. It explains how the freedom of the press enables citizens to learn about the abuses of power. If we feel moved about the abuse at the ballot box, we should do something about it. We, along with the press are apart of the checks and balances system to restrain the government power and abuse of power. We, as citizens are able to hold the government accountable. We have the right, to know our rights. Checks and Balances were developed to ensure that no one branch of government would become too powerful. The U.S Constitution built a system that divides power between the three branches of government;  legislative, executive, and judicial. Each includes various limits and controls on the power of each branch. Voter fraud has be...

Black Lives Matter is a decentralized political and social movement protesting against incidents of police brutality and all racially motivated violence against black people. While there are specific organizations like the Black Lives Matter Global Network that labels themselves simply as "Black Lives Matter", the Black Lives Matter movement comprises a broad array of people and organizations. They are using their platform to protest and speak out on the injustice, police brutality, and the killing of innocent African-American men and women. Under the first amendment, we have 6 clauses or freedoms. Our freedom of speech is one of the six freedoms. Speech is protected by The First Amendment. However, the first amendment does not condone violence. Through protesting, people have taken violent action against communities such as looting and breaking into stores, and rioting throughout the city. The police and government can not take away your freedom of speech. The government can...

The Supreme Court of the United States also known as SCOTUS is the highest federal court in the country and the head of the Judicial Branch of Government. Established by the United States Constitution, the Supreme Court has the ultimate jurisdiction over all laws within the United States and is responsible for evaluating the constitutionality of those laws.  The Supreme Court's justices are nominated by the president of the United States and confirmed or denied by the U.S Senate  The Supreme Court, which is currently made up if nine justices, has the power to check the action of the other two branches of government; the executive branch of the president and the legislative branch of Congress.  The Supreme Court was established in 1789 by Article Three of the U.S Constitution, which also granted Congress the power to create inferior federal courts. The Constitution permitted Congress to decide the organization of the Supreme Court, and the legislative branch firs...

Apple News is one of the top 5 new sources that I use. It is my most used a reliable source. Apple News consist of many different media outlets. I follow CNN, The Washington Post, ESPN, Time, BuzzFeed News, USA Today, and Many more. I like Apple News because you can set notifications, and you will be alerted when news articles are posted. You will always get the latest, and fastest news. The filter news articles based on your favorite channels and/or topics. Also, you can keep track of COVID-19 locally and nationwide. You can also follow your local new stations/outlet on Apple News and stay updated. I would recommend Apple News to anyone because the app comes with all iPhones, and you are able to customize Apple News with New Outlets you like. Even catering to all your interest in politics, sports, food and entertainment. https://apple.news/AuzwpxeNHTnmh6XvvwcXqWw Twitter is another news source that I use, not as often as Apple News definitely number 2. I like Twitter because you can f...