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Analysis and commentary
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Investigating Medill ‘Innocence Project’ could chill students’ reporting (commentary)
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By Gene Policinski Chicago prosecutors looking into how college journalists gathered info on man convicted in killing might spend their time better inquiring into whether the man was really guilty.
11.15.09
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In public schools, get religion right before the fight (commentary)
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By Charles C. Haynes It’s hard to imagine how anyone could walk by a wall of 80 student posters about the environment, see an unlabeled kneeling figure on one child’s poster, and conclude that the school was somehow promoting or endorsing religion.
11.08.09
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Current legislation & the First Amendment (analysis)
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By Gordon T. Belt Summary, status of bills being considered by Congress that involve First Amendment freedoms.
11.01.09
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First Amendment doesn’t shield us from private infringements (commentary)
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By Gene Policinski Protections for religious liberty and free expression apply only when government actions are involved.
11.01.09
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7th Circuit: Group can't display pamphlets at Ill. state park (analysis)
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By David L. Hudson Jr. Panel rejects challenge from preservation group, saying lawyers 'treated us to a barrage of unhelpful First Amendment jargon.'
10.28.09
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Say what you want, hate-crimes bill protects free speech (commentary)
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By Charles C. Haynes Legislation poised for final approval would not criminalize sermons against homosexuality, as some fear.
10.25.09
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Federal judge apologizes for 'erroneously' allowing cameras in court (commentary)
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By Douglas Lee Although Illinois jurist's misstep drew admonishment from 7th Circuit, it might also become Exhibit A in the effort to open federal courtrooms to electronic coverage.
10.20.09
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Texas student appeals T-shirt ruling to high court (analysis)
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By David L. Hudson Jr. If justices decide to hear 'Pete' Palmer's case, they could provide needed guidance in school dress-code disputes.
10.20.09
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‘Free press’ doesn’t mean ‘free news’ (commentary)
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By Gene Policinski Internet changed how traditional news media can support financially their ability to report news, keep watch on government.
10.18.09
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