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When Freedom of Speech Becomes Fear
When Freedom of Speech Becomes Fear
Send Sam Fan Mail In this episode of Living Richardson, Sam unpacks what it feels like when the right to speak stops feeling safe. From the murders of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, to a local uproar over coach-led prayer, the headlines aren’t just news, they’re personal. As a mom of three, a volunteer cheer coach, and someone who has been sued, gagged, and even held in contempt of court for speaking out, Sam shares her full sto...