Archive for ‘Current Events’

The American Library Association says challenges to library books rose significantly during 2004. More »

William Rehnquist, Chief Justice of the United States, died Saturday at his home of complications from thyroid cancer. He was 80 years old. Read the AP story as well as a story from the Freedom Forum that details his impact on First Amendment law. More »

New York pulled the permit for a group that was exhibiting graffiti art on images of subway cars, and the New York Civil Liberties Union objected. A judge sided with the art promoter.

Here’s an Orlando Sentinal columnist’s take on upcoming hearings for Supreme Court nominee John Roberts. More »

… is that the things he says that bother some, hearten others. Today he criticized the concept of a ‘living Constitution.’

He also lamented the recent role courts have played in settling moral arguments. Read the whole thing. More »

According to this story from the Daily Mail, More »

Another American wins in British court:

Britain’s News of the World has agreed to pay an undisclosed sum to wardrobe malfunctioner Justin Timberlake for saying he was having an affair – cheating on Cameron Diaz. More »

If you’re interested in doing research on speech restrictions on college campuses, the Freedom Forum has a good post on FIRE, an organization that challenges many restrictions on public college campuses. More »

Pat Robertson offers a unique suggestion regarding differences with the Venezuelan government. Venezuela wonders what’s the U.S. government going to do about it? More »

We discussed free speech in China today in Comm Law, and here is an example of China regulating something that falls outside the – um – traditional areas of Internet regulation. Apparently Sister Furong disturbs some people in the party heirarchy.