Timothy Leadingham

Mariners not doing well last 2 games. I feel like boycotting baseball until the 2 greatest hitters of all time, Rose and Bonds, are allowed into the Hall. It's not an Eagle Scout award, its for performance on the field.

Are Non-Citizens Protected by the First Amendment? Are non-citizens protected by the First Amendment? The answer isn't as clear-cut as you may think. Here's everything to know.

How, under the First Amendment, can the government punish non-citizens for their speech? Like, say, revoking visas for people who post about Charlie Kirk. Some background and context #1A ⬇️
www.freedomforum.org/non-citizens...

'They call us Camp Dope': There's more nuance to the block housing the Ridpath than what's seen on the outside Most warm days, Rhona Gardener sits outside the Ridpath Apartments in her red camp chair with a pack of cigarettes in the cupholder and cellphone in her lap.

Good to see news coverage about homelessness/low income housing issues talk to people affected + involved. Kudos to Spokesman's @alexdugganreports.bsky.social + Nick Gibson for a "nuanced" look on a tough spot in downtown Spokane. www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...

Yeah, still remember that time when Junior slid into home.

FACT: The greatest moment in Mariners history (so far) is the greatest moment in SPORTS history.
#goms #seizethemoment #seausrise #tridentsup #sodomojo

What Is Political Speech, and Is It Protected by the First Amendment? Political speech is a core type of speech that the First Amendment was designed to protect. Here's what you need to know.

What is "political speech" exactly and how is it protected (or not) by the First Amendment? Good explainer and background from @1stforall.bsky.social #1A ⬇️
www.freedomforum.org/political-sp...

Are Non-Citizens Protected by the First Amendment? Are non-citizens protected by the First Amendment? The answer isn't as clear-cut as you may think. Here's everything to know.

A federal court ruling this week gave more spice to this already complex question: Does the First Amendment protect noncitizens? Not a neat + tidy yes or no. This is one to watch for Supreme Court appeal. Background from me at @1stforall.bsky.social #1A ⬇️
www.freedomforum.org/non-citizens...

Where America Stands on the First Amendment: Key Takeaways Learn about Americans' opinions and experiences with the First Amendment in 2025, including hate speech, religion, and protests at colleges.

Freedom Forum's annual First Amendment survey is out. Some findings:
- 25% can't name any 1A freedoms unaided
- 61% say they don’t speak freely, most cited reason is “fear of a violent response"
- ~50% say President Trump a "threat" to most 1A freedoms
MORE ⬇️
www.freedomforum.org/2025-where-a...

CEO of Cascade PBS made $516K in 2023, which was $257K more than the next highest paid employee, according to IRS 990.
projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/o...

Anyway, support the laid off and hard-working public media journalists here ⬇️

What Is Censorship — and Does the First Amendment Allow It? The First Amendment generally limits government censorship, but these restrictions don't apply to private companies.

News of late - Jimmy Kimmel, people fired for social posts re Charlie Kirk, etc - brought up lots of "censorship" claims. But what exactly is it (and is it not), and when does censorship violate the First Amendment? Here's a rundown #1A ⬇️
www.freedomforum.org/censorship-f...

Is Hate Speech Illegal? Is hate speech illegal? We explore one of the most common misconceptions about the First Amendment and freedom of speech.

Since "hate speech" is (sadly) in the national news cycle again, here's a reminder of what it is (and isn't), why the First Amendment in fact protects it, and how speech can lose First Amendment protection in specific, narrowly defined circumstances #1A ⬇️
www.freedomforum.org/is-hate-spee...

Canceled Comedians: 16 Performers Who Have Been 'Canceled' (and Why) We highlight 16 comedians who have been "canceled" over the years and explore the connection between comedy and free speech.

This list of "canceled" comedians doesn't have Jimmy Kimmel (yet). But it does have others like Stephen Colbert and the Smothers Brothers, whose CBS show was canceled in 1969. President Johnson called CBS and told the network to "get those bastards off my back." www.freedomforum.org/canceled-com...

Major First Amendment Issues Raised Following Charlie Kirk's Assassination: FAQs Answered From employee firings to confusion around hate speech, we explore key First Amendment issues being raised following Charlie Kirk's death.

Hate speech. Firing people for free speech. Doxing. Government "jawboning." All have come up in the news the past week, all with big First Amendment questions. Here's a helpful FAQ explainer from @1stforall.bsky.social #1A ⬇️
www.freedomforum.org/charlie-kirk...

A waiting game for ID on remains found in Decker search LEAVENWORTH — A Spokane County sheriff's aerial drone imaging the Icicle River landscape on Thursday noticed something unusual — a pattern in the rugged underbrush on Grindstone Mountain that did

Possible remains of Travis Decker, Wenatchee, WA, father accused of killing 3 daughters in May, found less than 1 mile from crime scene.
As always, best news sources are local/regional ones with closest connection:
- Wenatchee World
- NCW Life
- KXLY
- Seattle Times
www.ncwlife.com/news/a-waiti...

Protect Journalists Reporting on Gaza Defending press freedom for the next generation

Journalists are being massacred in Gaza and the U.S. is doing nothing to stop the bloodbath it’s bankrolling.

Use our easy, new tool to tell Congress you’re fed up with the government’s inaction.

Take it from Howard Stern he knows a little something about being crucified by the FCC. Trump silencing his late night critics is totally un-American. We need these corporations to stop bending the knee for this tyrant wannabe. Glad he canceled his Disney+ account as well.

Graham Greene in Dances with Wolves

Graham Greene in Maverick

Graham Greene in The Last of Us

Graham Greene in Marvel’s Echo

RIP Graham Greene. Every time he popped up on screen when I was a kid, my mom would excitedly point him out for being an actual Native on the screen. Able to be deadly serious and infinitely hilarious (even in smaller roles like Last of Us), he ate up the screen. Nʌki’wah brother.

Support for Trump amongst his youngest voters is already collapsing.

And, trust me, we’re gonna keep dragging it down. 🫡

8 Famous Defamation Cases You Should Know From celebrities to media outlets, we explore eight of the most famous defamation cases in U.S. history.

"I'll sue you for defamation!"
Many journalists have probably heard that. What is it, really? What's it have to do with slander and libel? And what are some famous defamation cases? All that and more First Amendment context here #1A ⬇️
www.freedomforum.org/famous-defam...

What Is Christian Nationalism? The Complete Guide What is Christian nationalism and how does it apply to the First Amendment? Here's everything you need to know.

Christian nationalism is in the news a lot, recently with Pete Hegseth's connection to Doug Wilson's Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho. What is it, exactly? How does it mesh or clash with the First Amendment? A @1stforall.bsky.social guide ⬇️
www.freedomforum.org/what-is-chri...

15 Freedom of the Press Quotes You Should Know Discover 15 quotes about freedom of the press, from John F. Kennedy and John McCain, to Hannah Arendt and Hugo Black.

“Freedom of the press, if it means anything at all, means the freedom to criticize and oppose.” - George Orwell

That quote and more on press freedom in the US under the First Amendment #1A ⬇️
www.freedomforum.org/freedom-of-t...

Foundations commit $36.5M for public media Public Media Co. will manage the Public Media Bridge Fund, a new effort that is expected to receive $26.5 million of the commitments.

Foundations commit $36 million+ to effort for public media stations hit by budgets cuts due to CPB funding rescission. (This is just a stop-gap. There needs to be a long-term, sustainable philanthropic, nonprofit "new" CPB that takes shape. Hopefully this is the start.)
current.org/2025/08/foun...

Is Flying a Flag Protected by the First Amendment? Flying a flag is generally protected as speech under the First Amendment — but the government can restrict flags in certain areas.

Flags are often in the news - from a limited ban in Idaho classrooms to a Yosemite National Park employee being fired for hanging one on El Capitan. Here's a First Amendment take on when flying flags is and is not protected free speech #1A ⬇️
www.freedomforum.org/flag-flying-...

Trump Signs Order on Flag Burning: First Amendment Analysis Here’s everything you need to know about Trump’s executive order on flag burning and how it relates to the First Amendment.

President Trump's order on prosecuting flag burning comes with a very big caveat: the Supreme Court ruled flag burning (desecration) is legal. Twice. So what's up? Here's a solid First Amendment analysis from my @1stforall.bsky.social colleague Alex Morey #1A ⬇️
www.freedomforum.org/trump-flag-b...

11 Freedom of Petition Examples You Should Know Learn about how the freedom of petition has been used over the years, raising awareness on subjects from environmental issues to voting rights.

Little ol' freedom of petition is the workhorse of the First Amendment. It keeps chugging along while religion, speech, press + assembly get the spotlight. Anyway, here are historical uses of petition that people have used that resonate today #1A ⬇️
www.freedomforum.org/petition-exa...

Does the First Amendment Guarantee Public Access to Trials and Court Proceedings? The public and press have reported on trials throughout U.S. history. Here's when access is guaranteed under the First Amendment.

Relevant given recent trial (and plea deal) for Bryan Kohberger in University of Idaho murders: Does the First Amendment guarantee access to trials + court proceedings?
Good @1stforall.bsky.social explainer #1A ⬇️
www.freedomforum.org/public-acces...

Video shows Department of Justice official urging Jan. 6 rioters to 'kill' cops The Department of Justice hired a former Jan. 6 defendant who was caught on tape urging rioters to "kill" police. The department calls him a "valued member" of the administration.

A Jan. 6 participant yelled "kill 'em" about police. He entered the Capitol. DOJ prosecuted him. He claimed First Amendment protected his actions and words.
The case was dismissed after Trump's inauguration.
That man is now a DOJ official.
www.npr.org/2025/08/07/n...