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By David L. Hudson Jr.
First Amendment Center research attorney

The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Feb. 21, 2006, to review Hosty v. Carter (05-377), a controversial decision out of the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that greatly worries student-press advocates. FULL STORY>

 
 
Wash. lawmakers consider bolstering student-press rights
'The right of free press is more important than the fear of inappropriate content,' says measure's sponsor. 01.22.07
 
Speech codes squelching campus speech, survey shows
By Melanie Bengtson Report by Foundation for Individual Rights in Education finds nearly 70% of colleges, universities have restrictive policies. 02.05.07


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