Opinion

Free Speech vs. Hostile Protests: The Moral and Legal Line Between Dissent and Violence

By Dr. Chris Meek| May 23rd, 2025

Free speech is a cornerstone of democracy—but it is not a shield for hatred or a license to kill. When protests turn into acts of violence, as seen in the murder of Israeli Embassy staffers Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky and the 9/11 terrorist attacks, society must draw a clear moral and legal line. This OpEd examines how weaponized rhetoric, cloaked as dissent, threatens not only lives but the very freedoms it falsely claims to defend.

The U.S. Must Face Its Mental Health and Suicide Crisis with Innovation, Not Just Hotlines

By Dr. Chris Meek| February 27th, 2025

Explore how the U.S. must go beyond crisis hotlines to address the mental health and suicide crisis among veterans, first responders, and civilians. This article highlights cutting-edge solutions, including AI-driven mental health tools, VR therapy, wearable tech, mitochondrial treatments, and policy-driven innovation to create proactive, effective mental health care.

The Super Bowl Ad That Sparked a Movement: It’s Time to Stand Against Antisemitism

By Dr. Chris Meek| February 12th, 2025

The 2025 Super Bowl ad featuring Tom Brady and Snoop Dogg, sponsored by the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism (FCAS), delivered a powerful message: antisemitism is a global issue, and we all have a role in stopping it. This Op-Ed explores how FCAS is leading the fight against hate and why it's time for everyone to take action. #StandUpToJewishHate

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