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Nov. 23, 2008
ANALYSIS

'Hillary movie:' campaign-finance victim?

By Tony Mauro High court case raises concern over campaign-finance restrictions spilling over into traditionally protected forms of expression.
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OTHER HEADLINES


Child deaths test faith-healing exemptions
Criminal cases in Oregon, Wisconsin have revived concerns about exemptions that most states grant to parents who rely on religion instead of doctors to treat sick children. 11.23.08

Harvard professor fires back at RIAA's song-swapping lawsuits
Charles Nesson argues 1999 digital copyright law is unconstitutional because it effectively lets private group carry out civil enforcement of a criminal statute. 11.22.08

Ill. appeals court: Governor must disclose subpoenas
Ruling upholds lower court decision ordering Rod Blagojevich to comply with FOIA request for subpoenas sent to his administration by federal corruption investigators. 11.21.08

First public college blocks gossip Web site
Tennessee State University administrators ban JuicyCampus.com after mother complains about a post that arranged for students to beat up her daughter. 11.21.08

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ANALYSIS/COMMENTARY

When marriage debate turns ugly, no one wins
By Charles C. Haynes Before clash between gay-rights activists and Mormon church escalates further, both sides should exercise caution, reconsider their battle plans. 11.23.08

New blend of media expands free speech, press
By Gene Policinski 21st century dynamics of free press, free speech are an intriguing blend of traditional news media, new technology, personal messages, entertainment. 11.16.08

Court again struggles with First Amendment doctrines
By Tony Mauro As justices hear Summum case, they question own precedents for second time this month. 11.13.08

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