Doug Lee columns
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Future shock: A worst-case courtroom scenario
By Douglas Lee Before we blister our hands high-fiving over the Wisconsin Supreme Court's recent rejection of a rule that would have provided for anonymous juries in all cases, we should remember the proposed rule was so sweeping that it would have denied juror information even to the lawyers trying the case.
12.02.98
It's quick, it's easy, it's a subpoena
By Douglas Lee Today's judges less likely to discourage lawyers who want journalists to disclose their confidential sources.
11.18.98
Criminalizing hate shackles everyone's rights
By Douglas Lee Expanding the reach of hate-crime statutes undoubtedly would outlaw more speech and narrow First Amendment protections even further.
10.30.98
Illinois city officials cast vote for tyranny when crews seize yards signs
By Douglas Lee Every political placard represents not only an expression of support for a candidate but also a reaffirmation of the democratic process.
10.21.98
Digging in the dirt for FOI gold
By Douglas Lee Are there First Amendment victories hidden in the Clinton/Lewinsky mess?
09.28.98
Appeals court sides with secrecy at First Amendment's expense
By Douglas Lee Justices used procedural mechanisms to deny media and public access to Bill Gates' deposition, a result not likely achieved if the issue had been settled on its merits.
09.01.98
FDA's ounce of prevention costs a pound of free speech
By Douglas Lee Agency should change its approach to claims made about food and drugs by encouraging more speech, not less.
08.14.98
Protecting lies ensures that the truth may be told
By Douglas Lee Washington state Supreme Court protects speech and opinions by striking down law barring false political statements.
07.24.98
Sculpting a warped view of the First Amendment
By Douglas Lee Judge's decision to keep art work depicting a fellow judge out of a federal building illustrates a strange, but not uncommon, rationale for limiting rights.
07.02.98
How to SLAPP back
By Douglas Lee Make anti-SLAPP laws strong enough and bullies won't be tempted to quash free speech.
06.19.98
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