#IfYouReadOneThingToday - On Censorship

#IfYouReadOneThingToday, make it this piece that explains the fundamentals of freedom of speech.

And please don’t troll me no matter how smart you tell me you are.

Life is just too short to waste on trolls.

Why the First Amendment can't protect Trump on Twitter or save Parler:

Here's what you need to know about the constitutional protection of free speech in America.

By Marguerite Reardon

CNET

January 2021

UPDATE: While we're on the subject, CNN has an excellent explainer, as well. I realize this makes it TWO things you're reading today, which violates the spirit and the letter of the hashtag title of this series. I'm willing to risk it if you are. Either way, enjoy the reads:

The First Amendment doesn't guarantee you the rights you think it does

By AJ Willingham and Scottie Andrew

CNN

January 2021