Archive for ‘Censorship and Prior Restraint’
American flag T-shirt case: Court refuses to rehear challenge – ContraCostaTimes.com
We’ll open our class Thursday talking about this case. It’s an interesting one because it’s involves student speech, symbolic speech, prior restraint questions and more. More »
In Maryland, a Soviet-Style Punishment for a Novelist – The Atlantic
This is analysis, so it contains opinion. But it raises important questions. Do teachers give up the rights to write about certain topics when they sign on to teach? (Plus, this story was written before the teacher was even hired.) Can he no longer write about sexual topics or types of violence other than school shootings? Can he no longer glorify alcohol, drug use or or tobacco use because of his position? More »