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George Washington’s Worries Are Coming True

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The United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the country’s founding document, in 2026. Twenty years later, America will celebrate the 250th anniversary of President George Washington’s Farewell Address, which was published on Sept. 19, 1796. The two documents are the bookends of the American Revolution. That revolution began with the inspirational language […]
Robert A. Strong

Child Pornography Investigation Leads to Arrest of Suspect in Edwardsville

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EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Police Department announced on Thursday, October 2, 2025, that a 52-year-old Edwardsville man was taken into custody and is facing charges stemming from an investigation into the distribution of child pornography. The investigation began on September 23, 2025, based on information received from the Illinois Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC). On Thursday, October 2, 2025, the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office issued a formal charging document known as a criminal information on the suspect: David M. Williams M/W, 52 years of age The criminal information included the following offenses: Count I – Child Pornography (Class X Felony): Prosecutors allege the defendant distributed a video involving a prepubescent child on December 10, 2024. Count II – Child Pornography (Class 1 Felony): The defendant is accused of distributing an image involving a prepubescent child on November 30, 2024. Co

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Lecrae

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Multi Grammy-Award winning rap artist Lecrae has left an indelible mark in the world of music and entertainment. His music explores universal topics that bind, challenging industry norms with his […]

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Myranda Levins

Mario Guevara to be deported for reporting the truth

2 months ago

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Atlanta-area journalist Mario Guevara’s family announced today that he will be deported to El Salvador tomorrow, after spending more than 100 days in detention.

Guevara was initially arrested on June 14 while reporting on a “No Kings” protest near Atlanta. Although the charges against him were dropped, the government argued during deportation proceedings that his filming of law enforcement activities — a constitutionally protected activity — created a threat to public safety.

The following statement can be attributed to Seth Stern, director of advocacy of Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF):

“Mario Guevara was ripped from his family and community because the Trump administration punishes journalists to protect its own power.

“The only thing that journalists like Guevara threaten is the government’s chokehold on information it doesn’t want the public to know. That’s why he’s being deported and why federal agents are assaulting and arresting journalists around the country.

“The full impact on our freedom of speech may never be known. But what is certain is that Guevara’s deportation sends a chilling message to other journalists: Tell the truth, and the state will come for you.

“This is unconstitutional, un-American, and wrong. It’s an assault on the First Amendment, and it won’t stop until we all fight back by speaking out.”

Before today’s news, more than 100 writers, journalists, and scholars signed a letter calling for his immediate release. For more about Guevara’s case, visit https://freedomformario.com/.

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Freedom of the Press Foundation