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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: 5.3 Explain the protections and limitations of freedom of speech

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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 22^nd 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: 5.9 Discuss the historical evolution of civil liberties and contemporary debates related to them

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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 2^nd Amendment rights?

Learning Objective: 5.6 Describe the different positions in the debate over gun rights

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CQ Researcher

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Jost, K. (November 2013). Racial Profiling. CQ Researcher. 23(42). 1005-1028.

This article discusses the issue concerning civil liberties and minority groups; both of whom are pressuring police departments to eliminate racial and ethnic profiling in pedestrian and traffic stops, while police groups and some experts insist the complaints about the practice are exaggerated. Two big law enforcement agencies — the New York City Police Department and the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, which covers Phoenix — are under court order to eliminate the practice.

Questions to Consider:

1. What is indirect racial profiling?

2. Discuss the stop-and-frisk policy? What is the controversy and how does it violate ones civil liberties?

3. Do you believe that racial and ethnic profiling is prevalent in U.S. law enforcement today?

Learning Objective: 5.7 Identify the four constitutional provisions for criminal rights