Disheartening

“[I]n a heartbreaking symbol, the First Amendment on the Newseum building is being dismantled. A troubling reminder of how many Americans now view the media and the freedom of the press, wouldn’t you say?” 

 

—Tom Jones, senior media writer, “The removal of the First Amendment from the Newseum building is a disheartening sight,” Poynter, Feb. 17, 2021. (Thanks to alert WORDster Mark Larson) 

 

 

 

 

 

• Editorial Comment: Congress shall make no . . .

 

 

 

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Say Goodnight, Gracie . .

 

 

 

    

 

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