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Dec. 26, 2009
ANALYSIS

Current legislation & the First Amendment

By Gordon T. Belt Summary, status of bills being considered by Congress that involve First Amendment freedoms.
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OTHER HEADLINES


Report: Campaign-finance laws full of loopholes
Think tank finds politicians across country using various mechanisms to skirt laws limiting political donations. 12.26.09

Group aims to defend student religious freedom on campus
Alliance Defense Fund contends that in many cases, university speech codes protect left-wing viewpoints while eroding Christian conservatives' free-speech rights. 12.25.09

Congressman introduces federal anti-SLAPP bill
By David L. Hudson Jr. Tennessee Democrat Steve Cohen's spokesman says measure would provide protection for people exercising First Amendment rights. 12.24.09

Merry Christmas, and/or happy something else
Holiday displays, including a Nativity scene featuring live animals, have tough sledding after complaints. 12.24.09

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ANALYSIS/COMMENTARY

Memo to jail officials: Rethink postcard-only policies
By David L. Hudson Jr. Rules meant to curb contraband, boost security, reduce costs are unconstitutional 'exaggerated response.' 12.22.09

Threats to religious liberty in 2009: mountains and molehills
By Charles C. Haynes In many nations, government is the major threat to religious liberty — but in the United States, we are often our own worst enemy. 12.20.09

Free-speech advocates cheer dismissal of Dixie Chicks case
By Douglas Lee First Amendment backers had eyed case with concern in light of recent willingness of some judges, juries to punish fair and accurate reporting of public records. 12.15.09

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