Focus on Freedom of Expression: India
By Daniel D’Amico Staff Writer In India, many claim that their freedom of expression has been violated by the government,
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Author: Daniel D'Amico
Focus on Clicktivism: China
Yang Zhong, one of the first arrested for publishing rumors online, sparked a large amount of online protest, leading to his release. Also, Tang Hui was sentenced to the “re-education through labor” system after constant petitioning of officials who had not been persecuted. Not only did public outcry lead to her release, but it also led to the abolishment of the “re-education through labor” system in China, according to the New York Times.
Read MoreFocus on Immigration: United States
Beginning with the Puritans in the 17th century, the trend for immigration has gone up and down throughout the decades. During the Great Depression and WWII, it decreased until the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 was passed. This act removed quotas based on nationality and allowed the petitioning of family members.
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