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Sept. 17, 2008
COMMENTARY

Inalienable yet undefended?

By Gene Policinski 2008 State of First Amendment survey reveals many don’t seem to fear government fiddling with our rights.
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OTHER HEADLINES


Wis. appeals court tosses case seeking to make draft bills public
Judges rule former attorney general doesn't have legal standing to continue case since she left office after losing re-election in 2006. 09.17.08

Pa. judge keeps Bob Barr on state's presidential ballot
Local GOP official had challenged Libertarian nominee's inclusion, arguing that party tricked voters by gathering signatures under another candidate's name. 09.16.08

Targets of Tenn. trooper's background checks not public record
But state attorney general says list will become public once criminal investigation into Lt. Ronnie Shirley's actions is complete. 09.16.08

Texas TV station apologizes for testing hospital security
Potter County district attorney criticizes KCBD, saying apology, which was part of deal between authorities and NBC affiliate, lacked 'sincerity.' 09.16.08

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ANALYSIS/COMMENTARY

Freedom under fire: Israel and the lessons of 9/11
By Charles C. Haynes Recent visit highlights how a country under constant terrorist siege manages to preserve vigorous free speech and dissent. 09.11.08

Common sense — and good law — prevails in student-speech dispute
By Gene Policinski Decision squarely affirms that non-disruptive student speech, be it on issues of international interest or on local policies, is protected. 09.07.08

Should churches mix God and politics?
By Charles C. Haynes Polls show many religious Americans tiring of faith-based politics, but maybe the real question isn't whether churches should be politically engaged, but how. 08.31.08

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