The Bill of Rights 2.0: A Liberal retake for Just and Equitable Society

By Matthew Hayward

1. The right to freedom of speech, expression, and assembly, with recognition of the need for safe spaces, trigger warnings, and accommodations for individuals who have experienced trauma or are sensitive to certain topics or stimuli.
2. The right to bear arms, with recognition of the need for responsible gun ownership and regulations to address systemic bias and gun violence in communities of color.
3. The right to protection against the quartering of soldiers, with recognition of the need for protection against government surveillance and the right to privacy.
4. The right to protection against unreasonable searches and seizures, with recognition of the need for protection against implicit bias and discrimination in policing and law enforcement.
5. The right to protection against self-incrimination and double jeopardy, with recognition of the need for protection against systemic oppression and unfair treatment in the criminal justice system.
6. The right to a speedy and public trial, with recognition of the need for protection against implicit bias and discrimination in the criminal justice system.
7. The right to a trial by an impartial jury, with recognition of the need for protection against systemic oppression and unfair treatment in the criminal justice system.
8. The right to protection against excessive bail and fines, with recognition of the need for protection against systemic oppression and discrimination based on income level.
9. The right to protection of unenumerated rights, including but not limited to the right to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of life, and protection against cultural appropriation, which erases and disrespects the cultural significance of marginalized communities.
10. The right to protection of reserved powers to the states and the people, with recognition of the need for environmental justice, addressing the disproportionate impact of environmental degradation and pollution on marginalized communities.

This modern-day Bill of Rights aims to uphold the fundamental principles of the original Bill of Rights while integrating modern language and concepts related to social justice and activism. By recognizing and addressing systemic oppression, implicit bias, and discrimination in various aspects of society, this modified Bill of Rights seeks to create a more just and equitable society for all individuals.