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Charlie Kirk’s Enduring Legacy Lives On
Barry W. Bussey 9/11/2025|Updated: 9/15/2025 Commentary Charlie Kirk’s life and career were marked by a profound commitment to conservativism, free speech, and American patriotism, often sparking intense debate across political lines. Whatever one’s opinion of...
The Haters of Speech: Why Can’t We Tolerate Dissent?
9/19/2025|Updated: 9/19/2025 Barry W. Bussey Commentary Why does disagreement breed such vitriol? Why are some so willing to silence, even destroy, those who dare to utter words that challenge their worldview? History isn’t just a record of ideas clashing, but of...
Why the Advancement of Religion as a Charitable Purpose Must Be Preserved in Canada
Photo: Peace Tower, Ottawa, Canada, by Barry W. Bussey Commentary In recent months, Canadian lawmakers and policymakers have openly questioned fundamental assumptions about the role of religion in our society, particularly regarding its recognition as a charitable...
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Hungary’s Secret to Resilience: Insights on Culture, Humility, and Defying the West – Interview with Dr. Calum Nicholson
https://rumble.com/embed/v6xc9d4/?pub=vs2ia Beat the censors, sign-up for our newsletter: https://firstfreedoms.ca/call_to_action_pages/stay_informed/ This interview is with Dr. Calum Nicholson, Director of Research at the Danube Institute in Budapest. Nicholson,...
Would Charlie Cancel His Haters? Interview With Michael Peabody
https://rumble.com/embed/v6wtdd8/?pub=vs2ia Beat the censors, sign-up for our newsletter: https://firstfreedoms.ca/call_to_action_pages/stay_informed/ This interview features Barry Bussey hosting Michael Peabody, a Southern California lawyer and religious freedom...
Tea With Barry – Thoughts on Charlie Kirk
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Is Canada a Surveillance Society?
https://www.youtube.com/embed/4TfKQSnO2uU Dr. Bussey has appeared as a guest on another LeDrew Three Minute Interview. Watch his discussion with Stephen LeDrew on the chilling effects of government surveillance.
Dr. Bussey on the Three Minute Interview
https://www.youtube.com/embed/frPhNXtnGhk Bill 67 claims to be "antiracist," yet the ideas it promotes are, in fact, racist. CRT (critical race theory) stigmatizes or promotes certain groups, with little regard for individual responsibility or merit. If passed, the...
A Snitch Society: Barry W. Bussey on the LeDrew Three Minute Interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHs0CqvaY34 First Freedoms President and CEO Barry W. Bussey has appeared on another "three minute interview" with Stephen LeDrew, who also recently joined Barry for a Freedom Feature conversation! In this video, the two discuss...