Negative stories filled with hatred and name-calling have become the “new normal” for media coverage. No longer do audiences feel encouraged or motivated from what we read or hear. But the media’s First Amendment right to freedom of speech is an opportunity to influence and inspire, as well. Recently, New York Times Opinion Columnist, Thomas L. Friedman wrote about Tiger …
Let Freedom Ring
Protected under the First Amendment, the Freedom of Speech refers to “the right to express any opinions without censorship or restraint.” Yet, time and time again, there have been many attempts to limit or restrict certain forms of expression. Recently, the California Supreme Court ruled that Yelp, the business review forum, could not be ordered to remove negative reviews about …