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Recent Articles from Gene Policinski
Opposing flag-burning with violence trashes freedom
What part of patriotism makes it OK to trash one of our nation’s most-treasured rights, free speech?
Take time out to celebrate World Press Freedom Day
Thanks to the First Amendment, I'm free to write these words - and you're free to read them.
Offensive views need airing so they can be better rebutted
By now there likely are few Americans who don't recognize the names of a tiny Topeka, Kan., church and of the family that makes up most of its members - Westboro Baptist Church and the Phelps family.
Clearly, the government needs more sunshine
The national picture for Freedom of Information laws, celebrated during national Sunshine Week (March 13-19), is bit brighter thanks to two recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions and some White House initiatives.
First Amendment also protects harsh critics of funeral protests
After the U.S. Supreme Court's Westboro Baptist Church free speech decision, many online comments critical of the 8-1 ruling did so in speech that also relied on First Amendment protection.
Egypt’s first steps toward liberty remind us of our own
A small group, using the latest technology, excites fellow citizens with the concepts and possibilities of freedom after years of battling a repressive regime.
News council’s demise still leaves many avenues for press critics
After 40 years on the job, the Minnesota News Council is closing down.
New governors stumble over First Amendment
What's in the gubernatorial water supply out there, when it comes to matters of the First Amendment?
University wise to rethink unwise open-records policy
Let's begin 2011 on a hopeful note: Texas A&M University officials say they will revisit a recent decision that would have banned journalism instructors from directing students in filing open-records requests about-of all things-Texas A&M policies and practices.
New Year will see some old First Amendment issues
Welcome 2011, and all that you offer as a New Year: a chance for a fresh start and the promise of new opportunities.
To our Founders: Thanks for the First Amendment
Under the First Amendment, I get to say out loud almost anything without fear of government interference or retaliation. So I'd like to say ... "Thanks."
Koppel-Olbermann tiff misses local news picture
Former ABC "Nightline" host Ted Koppel and MSNBC host and pundit Keith Olbermann recently exchanged sharply opposing views about the state of the news business - as they see it.
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