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Link Ch. 13 – Snyder v. Phelps
Updated 10/14 with obituary for Fred Phelps In March of 2011, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the right of the Phelps family, operating as the Westboro Baptist Church (although they have no connection to any of the Baptist denominations), to … Continue reading
Posted in Book Link, Chapter 13
Tagged first amendment, media law, Westboro Baptist Church
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Link Ch. 13 – Remembering the case of Falwell v. Flynt
When the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the right of the Westboro Baptist Church to picket the funerals of U.S. servicemen and women, one case that came up was that of Falwell v. Flynt. Here’s a bit of a refresher for … Continue reading
Link Ch. 13 – Wasn’t the Fairness Doctrine Killed 25 Years Ago?
Wasn’t the Fairness Doctrine killed 25 years ago? Yes, but until August of 2011, the rules were still on the books. The FCC finally got rid of more than 80 media industry rules. Does this mean that popular radio show hostscan finally … Continue reading
Link Ch. 13 – Cameras in the Courtroom
There’s been a long debate in the United States whether still, movie or television cameras belong in the courtrooms. TV cameras have become a common feature in many local, state, and appellate courts, but as of this writing, the Supreme … Continue reading
Posted in Book Link, Chapter 13
Tagged cameras in the courtroom, free press/fair trial, media law
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Link Ch. 13 – Photography and Privacy Around the United States
UPDATED: Couple of readings on photography and privacy: One of the things that makes invasion of privacy law difficult to interpret is the fact that it is determined primarily by the individual states, not the federal government. To help with … Continue reading
Link Ch. 13 – Is spending money speech? A look at Citizens United Case
Is spending money on behalf of a candidate or an issue the same as speaking out in favor or in opposition to it? According the the case of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, it is. In the case, a nonprofit … Continue reading
Link Ch. 13 – Firefly, Fascism and Free Speech
The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) has produced a fascinating video about a Wisconsin theater professor who was accused of promoting violence and creating hostile environment by putting up a poster with a quote from the TV series … Continue reading
Link Ch. 13: ‘Seven Dirty Words’ and Truth 3 – Everything From the Margin Moves to the Center
UPDATE: May, 24, 2012: On May 27, 1972, just about exactly 40 years ago today, George Carlin recorded his concert album Class Clown during a show at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. Among the sketches he performed was one destined … Continue reading
Posted in Chapter 1, Chapter 13
Tagged indecency, media law, Secret 3, Seven Truths, Truth 3
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