Civil Rights | Free Speech

2010-07-31: Headlines

Myrtle Beach Sun News: Partisans united 2010-07-31
"The First Amendment protects political speech; and disclosure permits citizens and shareholders to react to the speech of corporate entities in a proper way. This transparency enables the electorate to make informed decisions and give proper weight to different speakers and messages." - U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, writing for the majority in "Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission."
Charleston Post Courier: Instability abounds at SC State 2010-07-31
When South Carolina State University's newly configured board rehired the school's president two weeks after the previous board fired him, some trustees said the move would bring stability to the institution. | But with George Cooper back at the helm, S.C. State's course appears as rocky as ever. | George Cooper's return on July 1 has done little to curb the instability at South Carolina State.
MiamiHerald.com: Court deals blow to public money match for Bill McCollum campaign 2010-07-31
Keywords: if (loc.match('/reg-bin/') ) | layout="button_count" | In a blow to Bill McCollum's bid for governor, a U.S. appeals court has reversed a ruling that could have given him millions of public dollars.
Detroit Free Press: Right-to-work laws come with a price 2010-07-31
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L.A. Watts Times: Administrator: In Transition, LA Watts Times Publisher Reflects on Experience 2010-07-31
Transitions provoke reflection. In preparation for the last edition as publisher of the L.A. Watts Times, I was flooded with memories covering 34 years in the newspaper business. I can still remember the look on my mother's face when my father came home one day in the '70s and said, "We're in the newspaper business." | It was a look of both shock and amazement, as my father's vision often brought about those reactions.
MiamiHerald.com: Miami Lakes vice mayor sues over criticism 2010-07-31
Keywords: if (loc.match('/reg-bin/') ) | layout="button_count" | A Miami-Dade resident is facing a lawsuit from Miami Lakes' vice mayor because she criticized comments he made at a public meeting. | Upload and share your own. | You can share related videos and photos. | Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Nick Perdomo is suing a Miami-Dade resident after she said public comments he made were in poor taste.

2010-07-30: Headlines

Charlotte Observer: A radical idea: Reveal source of political ads 2010-07-30
Comments will be enabled on all stories. | src="http:/ / s7.addthis.com/ static/ btn/ sm-plus.gif" | Look out, voters. U.S. Senate clears the way for open season. | src="http:/ / media.charlotteobserver.com/ smedia/ 2010/ 07/ 29/ 23/ editTop_GT01I49AT.1+schumer.JPG.embedded.prod_affiliate.138.jpg" | A vital piece of legislation died in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday.
Westport-News: P tightens up decorum rules for meetings 2010-07-30
When does the hate stop? | Pulling into the Edgewater post office a few days ago, a huge "STOP OBAMA" sign with a large picture of President Barack Obama with a Hitler mustache was propped against the bushes. I probably should have just rolled my eyes, dropped off my Netflix and gone on my way, but the scene of two women staffing a literature-laden table next to a post office doorway was too much to pass up.
Roanoke Times: Judge: Activist defamed officer 2010-07-30
Shaheed Omar hopes to appeal the Roanoke Co. ruling that orders him to pay the officer $5,000.
NorthJersey.com: When does the hate stop? 2010-07-30
When does the hate stop? | Pulling into the Edgewater post office a few days ago, a huge "STOP OBAMA" sign with a large picture of President Barack Obama with a Hitler mustache was propped against the bushes. I probably should have just rolled my eyes, dropped off my Netflix and gone on my way, but the scene of two women staffing a literature-laden table next to a post office doorway was too much to pass up.
Albany Times Union: Disclosure? No, hypocrisy 2010-07-30
The way to confront all that influence wielded by the special interests with the money to make absurdly large political campaign contributions, we've long been told, is disclosure. Why? Because they fear that requiring more information about campaign contributions will help the Democrats.
Scoop.co.nz: Legal Charges Threat To Freedom Of Expression 2010-07-30
Human Rights Watch said. | two-year sentence and fines. | views run contrary to its own." | had been placed on a heart monitor. | adequate to protect the reputation of others. | protects against contempt of court. | October 7, 1994 op-ed article to "intolerant regimes" | Singapore. In the 2009 case of Attorney-General v. | bias, impropriety, or other judicial wrongdoing. | bookstores" Robertson said. | bookstores not to stock it.
In-Forum: Forum editorial: Senators say no to sunlight 2010-07-30
The U.S. Senate€™s rejection of the DISCLOSE Act is yet another reason for Americans to distrust their elected representatives.

2010-07-29: Headlines

Xtra.ca: Pride Toronto searches for renewal 2010-07-29
Empty beer gardens, flagging donations and sponsors who delayed signing contracts caused an estimated $250,000 deficit for Pride Toronto (PT), says executive director Tracey Sandilands.
Daily Kos: Sen. Franken: Stop the corporate takeover of the media 2010-07-29
At Netroots Nation Saturday night, Sen. Al Franken devoted his keynote address, the final one of the convention, to the issue that is the single most critical one for the netroots: the corporate takeover of free speech and preserving net neutrality. | It used to be that really on the government could threaten your first amendment rights.
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader: Stilp cries out for transparency in ethics quest MARK GUYDISH OPINION 2010-07-29
Not only did area native Gene Stilp bite back, he hit bone. And in the process, he got a court to rule that the Pennsylvania Ethics Commission has long been behaving, well, unethically.
Memphis Commercial Appeal: Cohens libel tourism bill passes 2010-07-29
A bill that ensures that American courts will not enforce foreign libel judgments from countries where free speech protections are lower than what the U.S. Constitution provides passed the House on Tuesday night.
San Francisco Chronicle: A shameless charade on disclosure 2010-07-29
The Senate Democrats' "Disclose" Act - "Disclose" stands for "Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections" - represents perhaps the baldest, if failed, power grab attempted this year. But you...
Bloomberg: Duvalls Hermit Attends His Own Funeral; Hefners Legacy: Film 2010-07-29
The Senate Democrats' "Disclose" Act - "Disclose" stands for "Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections" - represents perhaps the baldest, if failed, power grab attempted this year. But you...

2010-07-28: Headlines

Savannah Morning News: Health Matters 2010-07-28
6:30 p.m. Aug. 2 and 16, Candler Professional Building, 5354 Reynolds St. The class is for new and expectant parents. Cost: $25. For information, call 912-819-3368 or 800-501-4054 or go to www.sjchs.org. | 6 p.m. Aug. 2, (orientation), 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 26 and 31 Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5353 Reynolds St.
Blue Arkansas: DISCLOSE Act Held Up By Republicans 2010-07-28
Sadly, the DISCLOSE Act, part of the remedy to Citizens United, has been held up by Senate Republicans. Joe Lieberman, for some reason, had to miss the vote, though he plans to vote with the Democrats next time around, but the ball got left in Senator Olympia Snowe's court, and she continued to prove that there is no such thing as a moderate Republican.
Rocky Mount Telegram: Group fails to oust mayor with petition 2010-07-28
Longtime efforts by a group advocating the removal of Princeville Mayor Priscilla Everette-Oates have been cut short. | For nearly two months, a small local coalition called Concerned Citizens of Princeville have been pushing several measures to oust Everette-Oates. | Delia Perkins, the town's former mayor, serves as the spokesperson for the group, while Anthony Flanagan, the former town attorney, has assisted the group with legal matters.
Boston Globe: Senate Republicans thwart campaign spending bill 2010-07-28
Keywords: 'To push something like this, when people are hurting . . . strictly to gain a tactical advantage is wrong,' he said. | Your article has been sent. | WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans defeated legislation yesterday to require more disclosure in campaign spending, ending Democrats' quest for stronger rules after a Supreme Court ruling this year allowed corporations and unions to spend unlimited sums to influence elections.
Barrys Bay This Week: Coming to terms 2010-07-28
It's time to set term limits on the role of Prime Minister. I'd suggest eight to 10 years. The Americans have such limits on their President. | It's a good thing. | I know the argument for unlimited term limits is that it can create stability, especially when a country may be humming along fine. | I've seen enough politics in my life to know the answer to that: it is necessary because power corrupts. | It's not just an adage.
Media Matters for America: JournoList, lies, and the medias new Taliban 2010-07-28
Keywords: 'To push something like this, when people are hurting . . . strictly to gain a tactical advantage is wrong,' he said. | Your article has been sent. | WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans defeated legislation yesterday to require more disclosure in campaign spending, ending Democrats' quest for stronger rules after a Supreme Court ruling this year allowed corporations and unions to spend unlimited sums to influence elections.
Rutland Herald: Where Leahy gets his money 2010-07-28
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BusinessWeek: JEFFREY McMURRAY: Dozens of coal backers attend open house in Ky. 2010-07-28
Federal coal regulators wanted to make sure the public forum they called to discuss streams also flowed as smoothly as one.
National Catholic Register: Fired for Teaching the Truth 2010-07-28
Kenneth Howell has taught courses on Catholicism, including 'Introduction to Catholicism' and 'Modern Catholic Thought' at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign since 2001. | JOLIET, Ill. — A Catholic professor who was relieved of his teaching responsibilities at the University of Illinois for teaching the Catholic doctrine on homosexual sex has won widespread support in his struggle to return to the classroom.