25 Jun 2019

Victory: Supreme Court Protects Anti-Government Speech, Strikes Down Law Allowing Gov’t to Censor Speech It Finds "Immoral" or "Scandalous"

By The Rutherford Institute

WASHINGTON DC (June 24, 2019) — The US Supreme Court has rejected the government’s claim that it can censor speech it considers distasteful, striking down as unconstitutional a federal statute that allows the government to reject trademark applications for “immoral” or “scandalous” brand-names.

23 Jun 2019

Golden Apple Awards 2019 Featuring United Township Educator on WQPT

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 21, 2019) — WQPT invites you to tune in to the Golden Apple Awards 2019 for Excellence in Teaching & Leadership on June 29 at 3:30PM honoring 10 extraordinary teachers from the State of Illinois. This is the first year that the awards will feature award-winners from all over the state including United Township history teacher, Heather Monson.

23 Jun 2019

Facebook's Libra Isn't a "Cryptocurrency"

By Thomas L Knapp

In mid-June, Facebook — in cahoots with 28 partners in  the financial and tech sectors — announced plans to introduce Libra, a blockchain-based virtual currency. The world's governments and central banks reacted quickly with calls for investigation and regulation. Their concerns are quite understandable, but, unfortunately, already addressed in Libra's planned structure. The problem for governments and central banks:

21 Jun 2019

U.S. Supreme Court Recognizes Peace Cross As National Landmark, Rules 7–2 to Preserve 90-Year-Old WW I Memorial Tribute to Fallen Soldiers

By The Rutherford Institute

WASHINGTON DC (June 20, 2019) — In a 7-2 decision recognizing that a 40-foot “Peace Cross” memorial is not only a religious symbol but a national landmark that honors all veterans for their sacrifices for the country, the US 

20 Jun 2019

IPTV Presents "Molly of Denali" and New PBS KIDS Schedule

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (June 20, 2019) — Today, Iowa Public Television announced that a new animated social-studies series, Molly of Denali, is premiering Monday, July 15, 7:30AM, on IPTV.1.

20 Jun 2019

Iowa State Fair 2019 Volunteer and Seasonal Work Opportunities Announced

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 19, 2019) — Volunteers and Fairtime staff make Nothing Compare to the Iowa State Fair. In 2019, there is something for everyone! Below are just some of the ways to join in, check out volunteer opportunities or employment at www.iowastatefair.org for more details.

Gate Admission — Group Fundraising

19 Jun 2019

The Jackboots Are Coming: Mass Arrests, Power Grabs and the Politics of Fear

By John W Whitehead

“Never has our future been more unpredictable, never have we depended so much on political forces that cannot be trusted to follow the rules of common sense and self-interest — forces that look like sheer insanity, if judged by the standards of other centuries.” ― Hannah Arendt, The Origins of Totalitarianism

18 Jun 2019

The "Solution" to Flag-Burning is Simpler Than a Constitutional Amendment

By Thomas L Knapp

On June 14 — "Flag Day" in the United States — US Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) and US Representative Steve Womack (R-AR) proposed a constitutional amendment: "The Congress shall have power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States." President Donald Trump promptly indicated his support for the amendment via Twitter, calling it a "no-brainer."

18 Jun 2019

US Supreme Court Refuses to Uphold Ban on Double Jeopardy and Protect Citizens From Successive Prosecutions by Fed and State for the Same Crime

By The Rutherford Institute

WASHINGTON DC (June 18, 2019) — The US Supreme Court has refused to protect citizens from being prosecuted for the same crime by federal and state governments, a fundamental right enshrined in the Fifth Amendment’s Double Jeopardy Clause.

17 Jun 2019

Local Publishers Team Up for Book Contests

By Ryan Collins

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 17, 2019) — The Midwest Writing Center’s publishing arm, MWC Press, has teamed up with local publisher, 918studio press, and its imprint, Legacy Book Press, for two book-writing contests. The winner of the memoir contest and two winners of the youth-book contest will win a publishing package, which includes book copies and a launch party.

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