Monday, November 23, 2009

freedom of speech

HBO's <i>Shouting Fire</i> Is More Congratulatory Than Analytical on Free Speech Issues

The documentary is more congratulatory on free speech than on analytical. Too bad. more >>

Porn Film Screens at Maryland Anyway

Students screen part of an adult film despite threats of cut in funding from the state legislature. more >>

Iran Cracks Down on Student Protesters

The regime tries to muzzle its younger generation with threats, detention, and torture. more >>

Silencing Free Speech

Eugene Volokh reports on a decision of the Washington Supreme Court holding that radio talk show hosts' support of a ballot proposition does not constitute a political contribution. Municipalities opposed to the ballot proposition–or, to put it another way, greedy for more tax revenue–got a preliminary injunction blocking the talk show hosts from speaking out on the issue. more >>

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