Tag: freedom of speech
SB 421 protects students’ rights to free expression in K-12 public schools
Last fall’s controversy at Marshall Elementary School in Eureka, in which elementary students reportedly had their freedom of speech protections denied, inspired SB…
Kansas Justice Institute urges Winfield USD 465 to allow a Turning Point USA affiliate
The Kansas Justice Institute (KJI), like The Sentinel, a subsidiary of Kansas Policy Institute, has sent a letter to the…
Katie Allen defiant, won’t agree to USD 383 BOE’s resolution demanding her resignation
Embattled Manhattan-Ogden School Board Member Dr. Katie Allen refused her colleagues’ demand that she resign her position, days after losing…
Kansas nurse Elaine Gebhardt celebrates Freedom of Speech victory as nursing board investigation ends
The Kansas Board of Nursing (KSBN) has declined to take action against Elaine Gebhardt, RN, ending a two-month investigation into…
Prairie Village mayor won’t substantiate constitutionality of proposed ethics code changes
Proposed changes to the Prairie Village code of ethics would restrict elected officials’ private speech and subject them to public…
Retiring JCCC professor claims his free speech rights were restricted over political views
Frank Syracuse, who recently retired after 32 years at Johnson County Community College (JCCC), laments what he sees as a…
SCOTUS to decide if public officials can block critics on their social media platforms
Free speech rights in the era of social media are on the docket in the U.S. Supreme Court as justices…
JOCO Commission Chair’s YouTube excuse for limiting public comment seems bogus
The Sentinel has challenged Johnson County Board of Commissioners Chair Mike Kelly’s excuse for restricting public comments and meeting access…
Ohio mom prevails in free speech case over local school board
An Ohio mother filed a free speech lawsuit in federal court against her school board after being ordered to “zip…
Legislation finalizes raw milk free speech win in court
Got raw milk? If you produce it, you can now advertise it wherever you wish. Governor Kelly recently signed into…
Washburn president slams free speech over Michael Knowles event
Conservative media figure and speaker Michael Knowles is scheduled to speak at Washburn University Thursday evening, at the invitation of…