As Americans, we pride ourselves on our first amendment rights, freedom of speech and religion—a right that many artists in particular have come to love first and foremost, as it allows them to create whatever they would like without fear of punishment. However, throughout history, and even in recent days, we can see instances where this right has been temporarily striped away and has divided us on whether it is more important to speak freely or remain politically correct. —Kelsey Tostenson
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A common wish of freedom and independence from Great Britain united colonists to fight for change in the American Revolution, just like hundreds of Americans took to the streets in protest of the Verdict of the Ferguson case, Thanksgiving week.
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