Tom Purcell: Don't Take Free Speech for Granted
July 29, 2026·about 4 hours ago·via OregonLive.com

Commentator Tom Purcell reminds Americans that the right to speak freely is under constant pressure and cannot be taken for granted. In an era of cancel culture, corporate censorship, and government overreach, defending First Amendment protections has never been more critical. Too many Americans assume their constitutional rights are secure, but history shows that freedoms erode when citizens grow complacent. Read more about this...