SAGE Journal Articles and Readings

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SAGE Journal Articles

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Article 1: Neier, A. (August 2008). Free Speech for All. Index on Citizenship 37(3). 20-25.

This brief article discusses the issues with freedom of speech and the case of Skokie, Illinois. The author describes her position at the ACLU and the protection of hate speech. 

Questions to Consider:
  1. What issues arose in Skokie, Illinois?
  2. Why is hate speech protected? What are the limitations of hate speech?
  3. Do you believe that the ACLU should continue to protect the rights of neo-Nazi groups?

Learning objective: Define rights and liberties and their role in a democratic society; Demonstrate how the protections of freedom of speech and of the press have been tested

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Article 2: Kunstler, B. (June 2013). Ten Scenarios for the Future of Civil Liberties along the Road to the Twenty-Second Century. World Future Review 5(2). 113-126.

The author of this article presents ten scenarios that trace the developments in the area of civil liberties between now and the 22nd century.

Questions to Consider:
  1. How does the author define civil liberties?
  2. Which of the ten scenarios do you believe is most likely to happen and why?
  3. Do all these scenarios affect an individuals civil liberties today? If so, explain how.

Learning objective: Define rights and liberties and their role in a democratic society; Discuss the extent of an individuals right to privacy

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Article 3: Parham-Payne, W. (October 2014). The Role of the Media in the Disparate Response to Gun Violence in America.  Journal of Black Studies 45(8). 752-768.

This article discusses the role of the media in portraying gun violence victims of color and low-socioeconomic status. The author examines the disparities of race-related gun violence, and uses empirical analyses and other factors to examine the role of the media and their response to the disparity.

Questions to Consider:
  1. How does the media perpetuate negative stereotypes for people of color?
  2. In what ways can the media influence public policy?
  3. What policies were enacted following the Newtown, Connecticut school shootings?
  4. Are the new regulations of gun control a violation of our 2nd Amendment rights?

Learning objective: Give examples of different interpretations of the Second Amendment’s meaning; Define rights and liberties and their role in a democratic society

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Article 4: Kleck, G. (June 2009). Mass Shootings in Schools: The Worst Possible Case for Gun Control. American Behavioral Scientist 52(10). 1447-1464.

This article discusses the aftermath of the Columbine school shootings and the media and publics needs for more gun control. The author reviews details of various school shootings and finds that the measures proposed after the incidents were largely irrelevant and would not prevent the tragedies from occurring.

Questions to Consider:
  1. What measures were proposed after the school shootings?
  2. How are school shootings exploited for advocacy efforts?
  3. How do some of the measures that were proposed violate an individuals right to bare arms.

Learning objective: Give examples of different interpretations of the Second Amendment’s meaning; Define rights and liberties and their role in a democratic society

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CQ Researcher

Learning objective: Compare the idea of civil rights with civil obligations