Free Speech Champion screams over someone using their free speechPOLITICAL FACT OF THE DAY: The Republican Party began in 1854 as an anti-slavery group. – Advertisement –TDB Open Mic is The Daily Blog’s community noticeboard. Each day, the Editor posts a new Open Mic message at the top of the comments. Readers should reply directly to that daily Open Mic comment with links, political chatter, breaking observations, media tips, and what they’re seeing on the ground. Open Mic is moderated.