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In this episode, Will provides an overview of the 5th-10th Amendments.Support the show

Will discusses the history and first 5 Amendments in the Bill of Rights. Without the Bill of Rights, our Constitution would not have been ratified.Things in this episode:Bill of Rights HistoryConstitution TextPatreonIf you enjoy what we share please consider becoming a patron and share our podcast with your family and friends.Support the show

In this episode, we talk about local politics and how you can become more involved in benefiting your community. We talk with Mayor Winder of Woodland Hills UT as he instructs us on what it is like to be a part of the local political sphere.Support the show

Because our series on free speech has been spread out through the podcast, we decided to put it in one place for you. This episode is a combination of four other episodes we have published on free speech.If you want to support us, go to patreon.com/twomancongress and sign up for a tier. Anybody who signs up before April 30th, 2022 will have their first two months of proceeds donated to help refugees. After that, the support will help the podcast develop and create new and better content. In this episode:02: What Speech Is Constitutionally Protected Speech?Schenck v. United StatesGitlow v. New YorkUnited States v. Carolene ProductsUnited States v. O'BrienTexas v. JohnsonChaplinsky v. New Hampshire06: Where is Constitutional Speech Protected?McCullen v. Coakley09: Freedom of Speech: Time, Manner, and Place15: How Free Is Speech at School?Tinker v. Des MoinesSchool District no. 403 v. FraserMorse v. FrederickGarcetti v. CeballosHB 1557 OverviewHB 1557 TextSupport the show

Will discusses several cases about the freedom of speech in school. The freedom of speech has always been a heavily contested issue, but with current events, the topic has become more heated.Instead of choosing a side, we want you to make up your mind. We've done our best to be as objective as possible by providing you with the facts about cases, and the direct text of current legislation. We don't want to tell you what to believe. We only want to give you a nudge along the path of learning.Things in this episode:Patreon - Join now (before April 20th, 2022), and we'll donate your first two months of proceeds to refugees!Tinker v. Des MoinesSchool District no. 403 v. FraserMorse v. FrederickGarcetti v. CeballosHB 1557 OverviewHB 1557 TextThanks for the support! Be sure to leave us a rating and share this episode with your family and friends.Support the show

In this episode, Chad discusses the importance of age in legal documents.Things in this episode:Patreon. Anyone who joins Patreon before April 30th, 2022 will have their first 2 months donated to helping refugeesBBC Article relating to the caseThanks for your support. The podcast is thriving thanks to you! Continue to help us by becoming a patron, giving us a rating, and sharing with your family and friends.Support the show

The Constitution is foundational in all that we do in the United States. Because the Constitution is the "Supreme Law of the Land" every piece of legislation must follow its guidelines. Also, every court case must abide by the Constitution. In this episode we talk about the purpose of the Constitution, what is in the text of the Constitution, and why it is relevant.As a reminder, every person who becomes a patron on Patreon will have their first 2 months of membership donated to the UNHCR to help refugees worldwide.In this episode:PatreonArticle referencedConstitution TextThanks again for your support, be sure to give us a rating and share it with your family and friends!Support the show

Millions of refugees and asylees are seeking protection from their country of origin. In this episode, Will discusses who refugees are and how we can help them. Note, the statistics mentioned in this episode are likely to change often.What can you do to help? Sign up for any tier on Patreon anytime between March 21st and April 30th and we will donate your first two months to helping refugees worldwide. We will share our donation receipts so you can see where and what your money is doing. This donation can provide refugees with sleeping bags, counseling, travel expenses, and aid in resettlement.Link to Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/twomancongressIn this episode:The difference between refugees and asyleesThe legal definition of refugeeGovernment requirements to qualify as a refugee or asyleeUnited States statistics on refugeesThe United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)If you would like to donate to help refugees without signing up on Patreon, you can donate to the UNHCR.Thank you for your support. We're excited to be working with you, through Patreon, to help refugees.Support the show

Ever heard of the sport, Cricket? In this episode, Chad discusses Miller v. Jackson and how it has influenced case law about negligence.In this episode:Miller v. JacksonCheck out our website and other social outlets:twomancongress.comFacebookYoutubeInstagramLike what we are sharing, give us a rating and share with your family and friends! Thank you all who support us on Patreon. We have a big announcement concerning Patreon coming in a couple of weeks, so stay tuned for that!Support the show

This is our 10th episode! Instead of hosting a debate (don't worry, we'll do that next time) we decided to play a game to celebrate!Sources in this episode:Citizenship benefits - https://citizenpath.com/permanent-residence-vs-citizenship-differences/Interview Info - https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learn-about-citizenship/the-naturalization-interview-and-testTest - https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/crc/M_1778.pdfVisas - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/all-visa-categories.htmlPermanent Status - https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-eligibility-categoriesIf you like this episode, please give us a rating and review and share with your family and friends.Thank you for your support. We know our work is important and we can't do it without you.Support the show

This is Part 3 of our series on the freedom of speech. Next solo episode, Will will focus on the freedom of speech in the classroom. In this episode, we learn what kind of restrictions the government can put on Freedom of Speech. Spoiler, they deal with the time, manner, and place.Support the show

A filibuster is any action that prevents a bill from being voted on. Ever since the creation of our form of government, the filibuster has been used as a tool to prevent bills from being passed. This has had both good and bad consequences. Should we keep the filibuster? or would the world be better without it?Things in this episode:Sources on the filibuster:https://www.senate.gov/about/powers-procedures/filibusters-cloture.htmhttps://www.senate.gov/about/powers-procedures/filibusters-cloture/overview.htmhttps://www.senate.gov/about/powers-procedures/filibusters-cloture/resources.htmhttps://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/RS/98-425Parks and Recreation clipPatreonYou can support us by joining a tier on Patreon. Also, please leave us a rating and a review. We love your feedback and hope to always improve.Support the show

You can support us on Patreon by going to https://www.patreon.com/twomancongressIn this episode, Chad talks about the famous "Hairy Hand" case. Hawkins v. McGeeThank you for your support. This is our 7th episode! Most people say once you have 7 episodes, you're here to stay. Well, we're excited to be sticking around! We're also thinking of doing something big and different for our 10th episode, so stay tuned for that.Please leave us a rating and a review wherever you listen to your podcasts.Support the show

You can support us by joining a tier on Patreon! Follow the link to learn more. patreon.com/twomancongressPreviously, we talked about what speech is protected. In this episode, we talk about where speech is protected.Listen to our debate about Social Media CensorshipListen to our episode 02: What Speech is Protected Speech?McCullen v. CoakleyThanks for your support! Please give us a rating and review so we know how we’re doing!Support the show

If you would like to support us, go to patreon.com/twomancongress/Chad and I discuss the arguments for and against Originalism and Contemporary methods of interpreting the Constitution.Because of current events, we felt like this topic is necessary today so that people understand how the Supreme Court works with its relationship to the Constitution. Articles that we reference in the episode are listed below:Top 7 Ways To Interpret the ConstitutionOriginalism vs. Contemporary Ratification: Which is Better?Thank you for listening and for your support. Please share this episode with your family and friends. We love you all!Support the show

To support us on Patreon, go to patreon.com/twomancongress and join a tier!In this episode, Chad discusses Liebeck v. Mcdonald's. This case is famous for the compensation Ms. Liebeck received for her injuries from hot coffee.Although not related to Constitutional law, this case serves as a reminder of how the actions of one party may influence judicial decisions.We hope you enjoy this episode. Please leave us a 5-star rating and review.Support the show

If you would like to support us on Patreon, go to patreon.com/twomancongressIn this episode, Chad and I discuss Plea Bargaining and whether or not it should be used in the court system.We discuss the history and current system, including the Constitutionality of the cases, Rule 11, and other alternatives. Below are links to sources we used throughout our discussion and debate.McCarthy v. United StatesBrady v. United StatesBordenkircher v. Hayes90% StatisticRule 11Alaska BanThe Waive AlternativeMost importantly, how does this information affect you? Well, now you have some idea of what plea bargaining is and the pros and the cons if you are ever found in a criminal court. Also, you have an idea of the alternatives to plea bargaining and some suggestions for changes that you can influence by being a voice.Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcast. This will help us improve our rankings so more people can hear what we have to say. Thank you for your support as we are striving to become better at presenting this valuable material.Support the show

If you would like to support us, become a patron at patreon.com/twomancongressIn our recent debate, Chad and I discussed censorship on social media. We proposed a policy suggestion that would bind social media to follow the First Amendment. However, there are a lot of questions about what is and what is not considered Constitutionally protected speech.In this episode, Will hopes to shed a little bit of insight on that question. The Supreme Court has addressed this issue throughly and has discussed what kind of speech deserves First Amendment protection. Below are a list of cases that we discuss and use as examples in this episode.Schenck v. United StatesGitlow v. New YorkUnited States v. Carolene ProductsUnited States v. O'BrienTexas v. JohnsonChaplinsky v. New HampshireTo review our debate on social media censorship, follow this link. twomancongress.com/01-social-mediaSupport the show

To support us on Patreon, visit patreon.com/twomancongressShould Social Media platforms be allowed to censor political information? Chad and I discuss that very topic.In our debate, we discuss several arguments used by both sides of the aisle and reference multiple sources. Below is a list of sources we used throughout the episode.Section 230 of the Communications Decency ActMiller v. CaliforniaLochner v. New YorkCox Broadcasting Corporation v. CohnMiami Herald v. TornilloJen Psaki QuoteThere are several things you can do to be more involved. We have given you the information now it's your turn to take action. Speak with your representatives and make a difference by supporting those platforms that value your values.Please leave us comments with suggestions on what we are doing well, what we can improve on, and what policy suggestions you might have.For more show details visit twomancongress.com/01-social-media/Support the show