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Link Ch. 13 – Snyder v. Phelps

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Ralph Hanson

Updated 10/14 with obituary for Fred Phelps In March of 2011, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the right of the Phelps family, operating as the Westboro Baptist Church (although they have no connection to any of the Baptist denominations), to … Continue reading →

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Link Ch. 13 – Remembering the case of Falwell v. Flynt

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Ralph Hanson

When the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the right of the Westboro Baptist Church to picket the funerals of U.S. servicemen and women, one case that came up was that of Falwell v. Flynt.  Here’s a bit of a refresher for … Continue reading →

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Link Ch. 13 – Wasn’t the Fairness Doctrine Killed 25 Years Ago?

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Ralph Hanson

Wasn’t the Fairness Doctrine killed 25 years ago? Yes, but until August of 2011, the rules were still on the books.  The FCC finally got rid of more than 80 media industry rules. Does this mean that popular radio show hostscan finally … Continue reading →

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Link Ch. 13 – Cameras in the Courtroom

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Ralph Hanson

There’s been a long debate in the United States whether still, movie or television cameras belong in the courtrooms.  TV cameras have become a common feature in many local, state, and appellate courts, but as of this writing, the Supreme … Continue reading →

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Link Ch. 13 – Photography and Privacy Around the United States

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Ralph Hanson

UPDATED: Couple of readings on photography and privacy: One of the things that makes invasion of privacy law difficult to interpret is the fact that it is determined primarily by the individual states, not the federal government.  To help with … Continue reading →

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Link Ch. 13 – Is spending money speech? A look at Citizens United Case

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Ralph Hanson

Is spending money on behalf of a candidate or an issue the same as speaking out in favor or in opposition to it?  According the the case of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, it is. In the case, a nonprofit … Continue reading →

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Link Ch. 13 – Firefly, Fascism and Free Speech

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Ralph Hanson

The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) has produced a fascinating video about a Wisconsin theater professor who was accused of promoting violence and creating hostile environment by putting up a poster with a quote from the TV series … Continue reading →

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Link Ch. 13: ‘Seven Dirty Words’ and Truth 3 – Everything From the Margin Moves to the Center

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Ralph Hanson

UPDATE: May, 24, 2012: On May 27, 1972, just about exactly 40 years ago today, George Carlin recorded his concert album Class Clown during a show at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.  Among the sketches he performed was one destined … Continue reading →

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