Articles related to "First Amendment Rights"
A Constitutional Example
I share my thoughts on the animus and rebellion in this country, towards France and other nations who are opposed to an Iraqi invasion. Have we forgotten our constitutional principles?
first amendment • rights
I share my thoughts on the animus and rebellion in this country, towards France and other nations who are opposed to an Iraqi invasion. Have we forgotten our constitutional principles?
first amendment • rights
First Amendment Rights and Art
Sports artist and University of Alabama alumni Daniel A. Moore was sued three years ago by U. of Alabama, which claims he has no right to paint the Crimson Tide.
daniel a. moore • university of alabama • crimson tide • first amendment rights of artists • copyright
Sports artist and University of Alabama alumni Daniel A. Moore was sued three years ago by U. of Alabama, which claims he has no right to paint the Crimson Tide.
daniel a. moore • university of alabama • crimson tide • first amendment rights of artists • copyright
Banned Books
You may think that banning books was something that happened in Victorian times, but banning books still happens -- and mystery novels are not exempt.
banned books • forbidden books • banning harry potter books • first amendment rights • burning books
You may think that banning books was something that happened in Victorian times, but banning books still happens -- and mystery novels are not exempt.
banned books • forbidden books • banning harry potter books • first amendment rights • burning books
Understanding Freedom of the Press
Our founders based their commitment to a free press on their knowledge and personal experience with a society that strictly prohibited it.
freedom of press • first amendment rights • free press • civic education • ben franklin
Our founders based their commitment to a free press on their knowledge and personal experience with a society that strictly prohibited it.
freedom of press • first amendment rights • free press • civic education • ben franklin
Understanding the History of the First Amendment
James Madison was informed by the history and experience of his time when he wrote the Bill of Rights, but modern debate about religious liberty is little changed.
history of religious liberty • freedom of religion • constitutional rights • first amendment rights • james madison
James Madison was informed by the history and experience of his time when he wrote the Bill of Rights, but modern debate about religious liberty is little changed.
history of religious liberty • freedom of religion • constitutional rights • first amendment rights • james madison
Penitentiary Tails
A wacky case garners the Supreme spotlight. This is jailhouse law at its best...
supreme court • first amendment
A wacky case garners the Supreme spotlight. This is jailhouse law at its best...
supreme court • first amendment
Banned Books Week 2008
Have you ever read any books in the Harry Potter or Gossip Girl series? If you have, then you have read one of the top banned or challenged books of the 21st century.
banned books week 2008 • censorship of books • banned books in the united states • challenged books in the united states • first amendment right to banned books
Have you ever read any books in the Harry Potter or Gossip Girl series? If you have, then you have read one of the top banned or challenged books of the 21st century.
banned books week 2008 • censorship of books • banned books in the united states • challenged books in the united states • first amendment right to banned books
Citizens Protesting G20 Summit are Attacked
Thousands protesting the G20 meetings in Pittsburgh, PA, were attacked by American police, military and national guard as world leaders discussed global economic issues.
g20 • group of 20 • barak obama • pittsburgh • pennsylvania
Thousands protesting the G20 meetings in Pittsburgh, PA, were attacked by American police, military and national guard as world leaders discussed global economic issues.
g20 • group of 20 • barak obama • pittsburgh • pennsylvania
How to Become Politically Active
Most people have one topic that really gets under the skin. Whether it's education, war, poverty, or something else, there are ways to get involved and change the world.
political activism • how to protest • how to get involved in politics • socially responsible companies • socially responsible retailers
Most people have one topic that really gets under the skin. Whether it's education, war, poverty, or something else, there are ways to get involved and change the world.
political activism • how to protest • how to get involved in politics • socially responsible companies • socially responsible retailers
The Constitutionality of References to God
The Pledge of Allegiance may need to be changed to allow citizens to swear fidelity to America without sacrificing equal liberty guaranteed by the First Amendment.
pledge of allegiance • constitutionality of references to god • religious freedom in america • pledge of allegiance in schools • first amendment to the united states constitution
The Pledge of Allegiance may need to be changed to allow citizens to swear fidelity to America without sacrificing equal liberty guaranteed by the First Amendment.
pledge of allegiance • constitutionality of references to god • religious freedom in america • pledge of allegiance in schools • first amendment to the united states constitution
What is an Unauthorized Biography?
The obvious answer to the question "what is an unauthorized biography?" includes some gray areas, as well as some surprises regarding who's most protected.
unauthorized biographies • unauthorized biography • biographers • writer's rights • author's rights
The obvious answer to the question "what is an unauthorized biography?" includes some gray areas, as well as some surprises regarding who's most protected.
unauthorized biographies • unauthorized biography • biographers • writer's rights • author's rights
Can Your Newsanchor Be Trusted?
In a world of massive media mergers, it appears as though there may be less of a choice as to who we get our news from. Networks are allowed to own more of their affiliates than ever before. A few recent incidents in Italy and Canada may shed some light on what may happen in the U. S.
canada • italy • media • news • anchor
In a world of massive media mergers, it appears as though there may be less of a choice as to who we get our news from. Networks are allowed to own more of their affiliates than ever before. A few recent incidents in Italy and Canada may shed some light on what may happen in the U. S.
canada • italy • media • news • anchor
Censorship Part 2: Filtering
A discussion of Internet Filtering in public libraries as it relates to the case of Mainstream Loudoun vs. the Loudoun County Library.
A discussion of Internet Filtering in public libraries as it relates to the case of Mainstream Loudoun vs. the Loudoun County Library.
Legal Issues Affecting Online Coverage of Sports
In issuance of sports credentials, leagues and online media battle over access and copyrighted material from games. Some outlets want changes in federal law considered.
online media facing restrictive press credentialin • professional and college sports place limits on wh • sports leagues create barriers to entry in exchang • sports leagues forcing promotion of teams through • leagues asking news media to relinquish copyrights
In issuance of sports credentials, leagues and online media battle over access and copyrighted material from games. Some outlets want changes in federal law considered.
online media facing restrictive press credentialin • professional and college sports place limits on wh • sports leagues create barriers to entry in exchang • sports leagues forcing promotion of teams through • leagues asking news media to relinquish copyrights
Mad as hell at the Media Part 1
How does the center/left obfuscate the truth in media? Find out here as Media_Issues raises its small voice for truth
media issues • media • mainstream media • truth in media
How does the center/left obfuscate the truth in media? Find out here as Media_Issues raises its small voice for truth
media issues • media • mainstream media • truth in media
Small Press Expo
comic book small press expo indy independent
comic book • small press expo • indy • independent • conference
comic book small press expo indy independent
comic book • small press expo • indy • independent • conference
Suite101.com Editors: Join Media Issues Free Speech Event!
Media Issues needs four other editors to help begin a Suite Event called "Should Internet Speech be Regulated?" Can you help?
media issues • media • internet • internet • free speech
Media Issues needs four other editors to help begin a Suite Event called "Should Internet Speech be Regulated?" Can you help?
media issues • media • internet • internet • free speech
Americans turning to overseas media for the truth?
Are a growing number of US citizens tied of official reports on the 'war on terrorism' and going to foreign news sources?
media issues • foreign news • propaganda • war propaganda • cnn
Are a growing number of US citizens tied of official reports on the 'war on terrorism' and going to foreign news sources?
media issues • foreign news • propaganda • war propaganda • cnn
Have You Driven Ford Mad Lately?
Ford sues to force a website to remove objectionable content.
ford • injunction • court • suit • lawsuit
Ford sues to force a website to remove objectionable content.
ford • injunction • court • suit • lawsuit
Learning US History through the Presidents
Students that memorize the presidents by their term in office can more easily relate key events and concepts in American History and better understand cause and effect.
teaching the american presidents • using the presidents to understand american histor • memorizing the presidents increases student focus • how memorization in history enhances learning • simplifying american history through teaching the
Students that memorize the presidents by their term in office can more easily relate key events and concepts in American History and better understand cause and effect.
teaching the american presidents • using the presidents to understand american histor • memorizing the presidents increases student focus • how memorization in history enhances learning • simplifying american history through teaching the
Pastors Challenge Church-State Separation Law
During a Presidential election year, political endorsements erupt from many community leaders, but when approbation comes from the pulpit, the IRS says it's illegal.
separation of church and state • tax law violation • political endorsement • religion • politics
During a Presidential election year, political endorsements erupt from many community leaders, but when approbation comes from the pulpit, the IRS says it's illegal.
separation of church and state • tax law violation • political endorsement • religion • politics
Project Censored Fights Newspaper Bias
Project Censored leads the way in reproducing reports and articles that have been omitted from the news and helps the public become aware of freedom of speech issues.
project censored • news censhorship • news that didn’t make the headlines • freedom of speech in news • bias in the news
Project Censored leads the way in reproducing reports and articles that have been omitted from the news and helps the public become aware of freedom of speech issues.
project censored • news censhorship • news that didn’t make the headlines • freedom of speech in news • bias in the news
Reporters' Groups Oppose Shield Law Amendment
Freedom of the press advocates are still fighting for a shield law, that would give some protection to reporters to not divulge their sources.
shield law • free flow of information act • charles schumer • paul branzburg • reporters committee for freedom of the press
Freedom of the press advocates are still fighting for a shield law, that would give some protection to reporters to not divulge their sources.
shield law • free flow of information act • charles schumer • paul branzburg • reporters committee for freedom of the press
The Mojave Desert Cross
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments over whether or not a cross, erected as a tribute to fallen vets in the Mojave Desert, will be allowed to stand.
mojave desert cross • separation of church and state • war memorial • aclu • american civil liberties union
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments over whether or not a cross, erected as a tribute to fallen vets in the Mojave Desert, will be allowed to stand.
mojave desert cross • separation of church and state • war memorial • aclu • american civil liberties union
US House Passes Federal Hate Crime Bill
The US House passed legislation that will re-define a hate crime to include offenses motivated by prejudice and based on a victim's sexual orientation or gender identity.
federal hate crime • federal hate crime legislation • house hate crime bill • federal hate crime bill • matthew shepard act
The US House passed legislation that will re-define a hate crime to include offenses motivated by prejudice and based on a victim's sexual orientation or gender identity.
federal hate crime • federal hate crime legislation • house hate crime bill • federal hate crime bill • matthew shepard act
Banned Books Week Celebrates the Freedom to Read
Sponsored by the American Library Association, the 2009 Banned Books Week, running from September 26th through October 3rd, is the 28th of its kind.
banned books week celebrates the freedom to read • american library association • ala • first amendment right to free speech • 2009 banned books week september 26 - october 3
Sponsored by the American Library Association, the 2009 Banned Books Week, running from September 26th through October 3rd, is the 28th of its kind.
banned books week celebrates the freedom to read • american library association • ala • first amendment right to free speech • 2009 banned books week september 26 - october 3
A First-Grader's Free Speech
The story of a first grader's free speech.
free speech • schools • freedom
The story of a first grader's free speech.
free speech • schools • freedom
Armed in Protest
Looking at changes in behavior during times of war - not this one - but it certainly could be. And I speak not of ordinary adult citizens. After all, students are people too....
united states supreme court • first amendment
Looking at changes in behavior during times of war - not this one - but it certainly could be. And I speak not of ordinary adult citizens. After all, students are people too....
united states supreme court • first amendment
Banned Books Week
Since 1982, Banned Books Week has been celebrated in the United States during the last week in September. It reminds Americans of the freedom of speech and of the press.
american library • american library association • banned book week • banned books • banned books week
Since 1982, Banned Books Week has been celebrated in the United States during the last week in September. It reminds Americans of the freedom of speech and of the press.
american library • american library association • banned book week • banned books • banned books week
Birth of an Anchorman
Political contributions by journalists paint a glaring contrast to the professional standards of a legendary industry pioneer.
walter cronkite • journalistic ethics • political contributions • broadcast pioneer • cbs anchorman
Political contributions by journalists paint a glaring contrast to the professional standards of a legendary industry pioneer.
walter cronkite • journalistic ethics • political contributions • broadcast pioneer • cbs anchorman
Boy Scouts Prevail
The US Supreme Court rules in favor of the First Amendment Right to expressive association.
boys scouts • james dale • us supreme court
The US Supreme Court rules in favor of the First Amendment Right to expressive association.
boys scouts • james dale • us supreme court
Diversity of Language (Or The Tale of the Potty Mouth)
A Michigan man is being prosecuted for using vulgar language within earshot of a woman, her two children... and a police officer. The case is now before an Alcona County judge. Is this a matter of free speech, or a convictable violation of law?
michigan aclu first amendment free speech timothy
A Michigan man is being prosecuted for using vulgar language within earshot of a woman, her two children... and a police officer. The case is now before an Alcona County judge. Is this a matter of free speech, or a convictable violation of law?
michigan aclu first amendment free speech timothy
Espionage and Sedition Acts in World War One
Following the declaration of war, Congress passed numerous acts designed to increase the president's war powers over virtually every aspect of American society.
espionage act of 1917 • sedition act of 1918 • lever food control bill • clear and present danger doctrine • woodrow wilson's war powers
Following the declaration of war, Congress passed numerous acts designed to increase the president's war powers over virtually every aspect of American society.
espionage act of 1917 • sedition act of 1918 • lever food control bill • clear and present danger doctrine • woodrow wilson's war powers
Failure of Campaign Finance Reform
The emergence of 527 groups in this election cycle makes clear the inherent failure of campaign finance reform attempts.
527 groups • vietnam veterans • john kerry • john mccain
The emergence of 527 groups in this election cycle makes clear the inherent failure of campaign finance reform attempts.
527 groups • vietnam veterans • john kerry • john mccain
FLDS Children's Scriptures Taken
The reasons for taking these copies may have been valid, but why have the texts not been replaced with clean copies?
flds children • flds children book of mormon • texas flds raid • yearning for zion raid • polygamist cult
The reasons for taking these copies may have been valid, but why have the texts not been replaced with clean copies?
flds children • flds children book of mormon • texas flds raid • yearning for zion raid • polygamist cult
How an Attorney General Enforces the Law
The Senate committee that considered the confirmation of John Ashcroft for Attorney General missed the point.
The Senate committee that considered the confirmation of John Ashcroft for Attorney General missed the point.
Propaganda, Part 2
More on propaganda, and why is the NY Times decrying the USA PATRIOT Act?
media isses • war propaganda • propaganda • new york times • media criticism
More on propaganda, and why is the NY Times decrying the USA PATRIOT Act?
media isses • war propaganda • propaganda • new york times • media criticism
Student Fees and Free Speech
The US Supreme Court ruled that student activities fees to political and ideological organizations do not violate First Amendment Free Speech rights. This essay examines this decision.
wisconsin v. southworth • student fees • free speech
The US Supreme Court ruled that student activities fees to political and ideological organizations do not violate First Amendment Free Speech rights. This essay examines this decision.
wisconsin v. southworth • student fees • free speech
The Bong Hits 4 Jesus Case
The Bong Hits for Jesus case results in further restrictions on free speech for students
bong hits for jesus • morse v. frederick • free speech • first amendment law • educational law
The Bong Hits for Jesus case results in further restrictions on free speech for students
bong hits for jesus • morse v. frederick • free speech • first amendment law • educational law
The Nauvoo Expositor Newspaper
The Nauvoo Expositor only published one issue. It attempted to expose the secret polygamous practices of early church leaders.
nauvoo expositor • mormon • smith • prophet • printing
The Nauvoo Expositor only published one issue. It attempted to expose the secret polygamous practices of early church leaders.
nauvoo expositor • mormon • smith • prophet • printing
The Presidency of John Adams
While John Adams is today remembered as having been a great President, his status was once mired by his association with the controversial policies of other Federalists.
president john adams • federalism • democratic repubicans • jeffrsonian republicans • thomas jefferson
While John Adams is today remembered as having been a great President, his status was once mired by his association with the controversial policies of other Federalists.
president john adams • federalism • democratic repubicans • jeffrsonian republicans • thomas jefferson
To Burn or Not to Burn!
Issues - Flag Burning
election issues • flag burning • political • politics • campaigns
Issues - Flag Burning
election issues • flag burning • political • politics • campaigns
Why is There Opposition to Jehovah's Witnesses?
Throughout the history of Jehovah's Witnesses, their beliefs and practices have spurred controversy and opposition all over the world. Why do they face such opposition?
why are jehovah's witnesses unpopular and opposed • political neutrality and jehovah's witnesses • are jehovah's witnesses targets of persecution • do jehovah's witnesses break up families • jehovah's witnesses and blood transfusions
Throughout the history of Jehovah's Witnesses, their beliefs and practices have spurred controversy and opposition all over the world. Why do they face such opposition?
why are jehovah's witnesses unpopular and opposed • political neutrality and jehovah's witnesses • are jehovah's witnesses targets of persecution • do jehovah's witnesses break up families • jehovah's witnesses and blood transfusions
Amending Freedom
What's the purpose of the US Constitution? A look at two proposed amendments, and why they each pose dangers to our freedom by limiting our rights. That's not what the Constitution is supposed to be about, is it?
constitution • freedom • rights • citizens • amendments
What's the purpose of the US Constitution? A look at two proposed amendments, and why they each pose dangers to our freedom by limiting our rights. That's not what the Constitution is supposed to be about, is it?
constitution • freedom • rights • citizens • amendments
Comics Copyrights in Disney v. The "Air Pirates"
A 1970s fight over what part of Disney characters was copyrightable pitted a provocateur cartoonist against a reactionary court, and set a twenty-five-year precedent.
comic book copyright infringement • 1960s and 1970s underground comix • walt disney productions v. the air pirates • dan o'neill • mickey mouse
A 1970s fight over what part of Disney characters was copyrightable pitted a provocateur cartoonist against a reactionary court, and set a twenty-five-year precedent.
comic book copyright infringement • 1960s and 1970s underground comix • walt disney productions v. the air pirates • dan o'neill • mickey mouse
Disciminating Against Religioius Instruction
The case of Locke v. Davey will test whether the state is required to maintain neutrality with respect to religion.
blaine amendment • locke v. davey
The case of Locke v. Davey will test whether the state is required to maintain neutrality with respect to religion.
blaine amendment • locke v. davey
Provision for Legal Detention of Unlawful Combatants
A proposed way to Constitutionally hold illegal combatants.
illegal combatants jose pedilla
A proposed way to Constitutionally hold illegal combatants.
illegal combatants jose pedilla
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