Daniel Baracskay, Ph.D., teaches a variety of core and elective courses in the public administration program at Valdosta State University, both at the master’s and doctoral levels, and teaches selected courses for the European Union program. He often attends and presents at political science and public administration academic conferences. His research focuses on public administration and normative theory, organization theory and behavior, and terrorism and Middle Eastern politics.
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Abraham Lincoln
Though revered by history, Abraham Lincoln has been criticized for his restrictions on civil liberties during the Civil War, including First Amendment freedoms. People expressing pro-Confederate sentiments were arrested, and the Chicago Times newspaper was shuttered for criticizing Lincoln's administration.
Ballot Access
Ballot access refers to procedures regulating how candidates will be presented to voters in elections. Ballot access continues to be the subject of First Amendment debate.
Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin, a man of many talents, helped shape the U.S. Constitution and was a lifetime champion of First Amendment freedoms, particularly freedom of the press.
Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, was established in 1791 to guard against an oppressive national government by establishing certain rights.
Federal Trade Commission
The Federal Trade Commission regulates monopolies and stops unfair and deceptive business practices. Its regulation implicates First Amendment free expression.
John Marshall
Under John Marshall's leadership, the Court expanded the role of the national government and limited the reach of the First Amendment to actions of the national government.
John Paul Stevens
Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens contributed mightily to First Amendment jurisprudence and seemingly became more speech-protective in his later years on the Court.
Political Patronage
Political patronage is the hiring of a person to a government post based on partisan loyalty. Some say that the practice penalizes First Amendment rights of political association.
Prior Restraint
Prior restraint allows the government to review the content of printed materials and prevent their publication. Prior restraint usually violates the First Amendment.
Puritans
The framers of the Constitution would look to the Puritan era in history for guidance when crafting the First Amendment rights for freedom of religion.