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Living in the Age of Propaganda Part 1

by on October 10, 2019 in #freejulianassange, 2016 Democratic Primary, 2016 Election, 2020 Dem Primary, 2020 Elections, 2020 General Election, Badger Democracy, Bernie Sanders, Citizen Media, Constitutional Rights rollback, Corporate Takeover of Wisconsin, Enbridge, Environment, First Amendment, Free Speech, Hillary Clinton, Idle No More, Legislation, pipelines, Standing Rock, The 99%, The Anti-War Movement, Treaty Rights, Uncategorized, Wetlands

By Barbara With Much has been written about Edward Bernays and the origins of propaganda. The word literally means that which is to be spread or promoted widely. Originating in the Catholic Church in the 1600s when the Congregation for Propagating the Faith was written to spread the Catholic faith, various forms of propaganda have […]

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UPDATED: Jurors Not Allowed to Consider First Amendment in Political Dissent Case

by on January 17, 2013 in Capitol Crackdown, Citizen Media, Constitutional Rights rollback, First Amendment, Free Speech, Scott Walker Trainwreck

January 17, 2013   By Rebecca Kemble Earlier today, Dane County Circuit Court Judge Julie Genovese approved the State of Wisconsin’s motion to prohibit Jason Huberty from giving instructions to a jury relating to the First Amendment. His case stems from an alleged administrative rule violation for  holding a banner that said “Solidarity” in the Capitol […]

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