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Jun 10, 2026•Modern Topic•7 min read

When the Supreme Court Says No: What Two Denied Appeals Suggest About Free Speech in Ordinary Life

The Supreme Court declined to hear two very different appeals: one involving an elementary school student and an AR 15 hat, and another involving a death row inmate alleging racial discrimination in jury selection. Even without new rulings,

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Jun 10, 2026•Civic ideas•9 min read

The Quiet Bravery of Kids Who Keep the Room Honest

Everyday civic courage for kids rarely looks like speeches or slogans. More often it is a small decision in a hallway, a lunch line, or a living room: telling the truth when it costs, making space when it is easier to exclude, and learning

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