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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Censorship on social media—where do we draw the line?

Censorship on social media—where do we draw the line?
Former President Trump’s permanent suspension from Twitter raises critical questions about the ability to regulate speech across the internet.
Addison Freiheit, Staff Writer February 3, 2021

Former President Donald Trump’s permanent suspension from Twitter brought forth two primary reactions from the public: outrage and relief. To some, the censorship of a world leader reflects bias from social media platforms, while others wish Trump had been banned from social media for his insensitive...

Christians should care about China’s expulsion of American journalists

Christians should care about China’s expulsion of American journalists
Kicking out reporters exposes China’s need for free speech.
Addison Freiheit, Staff Writer April 15, 2020

On March 17 China announced that it will expel American journalists from The New York Times, The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal, forcing many journalists to return their press passes and leave the country. Although this act is tragic for American journalists and Chinese citizens alike, it...

Men should be able to hold pro-life views

Men should be able to hold pro-life views
Excluding male voices from the abortion debate is immoral and fallacious.
Brian Brooks, Freelance Writer March 15, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on March 14, 2019). “No uterus, no opinion.” This sentence was uttered by “Friends” star Jennifer Aniston while playing a pregnant Rachel Green. Although Green was speaking to her male friends who were giving her delivery advice, it has since taken...

Courage is the proper response to disagreement

Courage is the proper response to disagreement
Choosing how to respond to diverse points of view matters.
Eric Nimmo, Freelance Writer April 24, 2018

Whenever we are presented with a challenging idea, we must choose how we respond. In other words, we must understand how we disagree. Beginning in antiquity and progressing to the classical era, courage has been thought of as a virtue—and it should be. C.S. Lewis describes courage as the virtue necessary...

Polarized politics stifle free speech

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Students can learn the value of free speech from its condemnation at Berkeley earlier this year.
Lucas Weaver, Writer May 9, 2017
Students can learn the value of free speech from its condemnation at Berkeley earlier this year.

Students need God’s help to understand truth

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It is necessary for justice to learn how to interact with those who disagree.
Elijah Cohen, Writer April 5, 2017
It is necessary for justice to learn how to interact with those who disagree.

Protest pointless boycotts

Protest pointless boycotts
Know how to use this weapon of free speech.
Catherine Streng, Writer March 24, 2015
Know how to use this weapon of free speech.