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DARE: Richard Spencer’s supporters sue universities for not allowing speeches
Supporters of far-right provocateur Richard Spencer are suing public universities in Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania in efforts to force schools to allow him to speak on campus ... More
DARE: The Trump White House Ramps Up Its War On Science
The Environmental Protection Agency cancels speaking appearances of three agency scientists set to discuss climate change. More
DARE: U.S. lawmakers want crackdown on Facebook, Twitter political ads
Senators unveil bill that would put transparency requirements on political ads carried by Facebook, Google, and Twitter, and the audiences they target. More
DARE: 2 Federal Judges Rule Against Trump’s Latest Travel Ban
Second federal judge issues halt to newfangled Trump country-based travel ban citing comments and tweets by the President in finding that the ban unlawfully excludes Muslims (see PEN America… More
DARE: NFL owners emerge from full day of meetings without requirement for players to stand for anthem
NFL owners cede to players’ demands to be able to protest, and agree to work with them on social justice issues at the core of #TakeAKnee. President Trump’s pick... More
DARE: Firm behind Trump dossier refuses to comply with Russia probe subpoena
Firm that prepared notorious Trump dossier cites First Amendment grounds, among others, for refusing to comply with House Intelligence Committee subpoena. NFL owners meet to discuss player protests amid... More
DARE: Trump’s lawyers: Courts have no say over his Twitter feed
Government lawyers representing President Trump argue he can block his critics on Twitter without violating the First Amendment, countering a lawsuit contending his account amounts to an official forum. More
DARE: #WomenBoycottTwitter, Supporting Rose McGowan
Some #WomenBoycottTwitter after actress Rose McGowan has her account temporarily blocked amid growing outrage at Hollywood's silence over sexual assault of women; others reject the boycott as silencing. More
DARE: Can Trump Really Shut Down NBC?
Trump tweets out threat to withdraw broadcast licenses to retaliate against TV networks "fake news" (see PEN America's joint statement here). Senator Ben Sasse accuses the President of reneging… More
DARE: Roger Goodell sends letter to NFL teams, wants players to stand during anthem
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell tells team owners to ensure players stand during the national anthem, hours after the president tweets a call to revoke the league's tax breaks... More