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By Bill Kenworthy
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Works of art displayed in public settings under public auspices may draw more than critical notice — they may run into censorship. FULL STORY>  
 
3rd Circuit re-examines 'wardrobe malfunction' case
High court ordered panel to review ruling; CBS lawyer argued that FCC, through ad hoc decisions, effectively changed decency standards without telling anyone. 02.24.10
 
Giraffe satire can go back up on Web site
Louisiana state judge rules that joke story about animal killing wildlife trainer is protected speech. 03.16.10
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