[LWVNM Action] Freedom of speech, free press, and the Declaration of Independence

[Meredith Machen]

This article was written by Dr Susan Martin, who led the LWVWA Immigration
Study and the national concurrence proposal. The position in part is being
recommended by  LWVUS board for delegates to adopt at the convention.

Susan provides the historical background on the fight for foundational
democratic values and other matters that led to protests calling for
rebellion against the crown’s abuses. She discusses Ben Franklin’s
articles, Common Sense, and the Declaration of Independence.

What a courageous and brilliant clarion call for the colonists and
people around the world then! It’s needed again now

https://www.sanjuanjournal.com/2026/06/13/local-news-and-the-declaration-of-independence/?utm_source=WhatCounts%20Email&utm_medium=Weekender&utm_campaign=Weekender%20Newsletter



Meredith Ross Machen
505-577-6337
Meredith.machen at gmail.com
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