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NAACP files records request in battle over Rebel flag
Meanwhile, college student receives warning for violating noise ordinance with prayer service at Mississippi's Eight Flags display.
08.15.02
Illinois attorney faces suspension for insults
Marvin Gerstein contends his letters labeling opposing attorneys, officials 'idiot' or 'babycakes' are protected speech.
08.15.02
Indiana Ten Commandments case won't be reopened
Federal judge says he might have entertained proposal from Elkhart group if it had acted earlier, but city officials had already decided to move monument.
08.15.02
Native American activist challenges state's closed primary
Russell Means' lawsuit argues New Mexico's election system discriminates against third-party voters and independents unaffiliated with a political party.
08.15.02
2nd federal judge strikes down religious exemptions to Arkansas vaccination law
Court rules section of statute limiting exemptions to members of 'recognized churches' violates First Amendment.
08.14.02
Oklahoma newspaper editor barred from City Hall
Darlene Leese says ban is attempt to keep her from accessing public records, but Eldorado officials say she was banned for verbally abusing city employees.
08.14.02
Florida school board rejects request to take Pledge out of classrooms
Two parents urge board to banish oath on grounds phrase 'under God' violates their children's free-speech, religious-liberty rights.
08.14.02
Federal appeals panel upholds dismissal of lawsuit against movie, video game makers
'We find that it is simply too far a leap from shooting characters on a video screen ... to shooting people in a classroom,' judges rule in Kentucky case.
08.14.02
Newspaper sues for Florida child-welfare agency's records on missing kids
South Florida Sun-Sentinel, which used open records to find nine missing children, wants files on 22 more.
08.14.02
Mega-reunion will celebrate Pearl High School
Article by 2002 Diversity Institute Fellow Alonzo Weston.
08.14.02
Grieving mother finds book healing
Article by 2002 Diversity Institute Fellow Margaret Bailey.
08.14.02
For purple-wearing 'Red Hat Honey's,' 'It's time to have fun'
Article by 2002 Diversity Institute Fellow Roxye Arellano.
08.14.02
Barnstormer soars for movie spotlight
Article by 2002 Diversity Institute Fellow Margaret Bailey with graphic by Diane Tinsley.
08.14.02
N.J. governor to scale back public-records restrictions
Announcement welcomed by news media representatives, who had met with officials for several weeks in hopes of revising exemptions to new records law.
08.13.02
Federal appeals court won't reinstate challenge to 'Choose Life' plates
Attorney for Louisiana abortion-rights supporters says he's 'strongly considering' appeal to Supreme Court.
08.13.02
Depositions in church sex-abuse case to be released
Transcripts, videotapes of Boston cardinal's testimony to be made public today after ruling from state judge.
08.13.02
Newspaper finds 9 kids reported missing
South Florida Sun-Sentinel uses public records, other tools to find children declared missing by Florida's troubled child-welfare agency.
08.13.02
Ruling that opened state primary system overturned
Federal appeals panel agrees with Connecticut that allowing challengers to enter primaries so close to election would cause chaos
08.12.02
Governor's office rebuffs idea of limiting Arkansas' FOI law
'[L]et me be clear on this: Your efforts to amend the FOI are NOT authorized by the governor,' Mike Huckabee's liaison tells agency director.
08.12.02
Report: Press must get N.J. state police info from headquarters
Police spokesman says local weekly crime logs, media coordinators have been eliminated because of a staffing shortage.
08.12.02
Government appeals order to release detainees' names
Justice Department argues that turning over the names would give al-Qaida significant information that it might not already have.
08.12.02
State appeals court: Church-abuse lawsuit should be made public
Three-judge panel says Kentucky diocese didn't show there was a compelling public interest to keep some material in case secret.
08.12.02
Robert G. McGruder Awards for Diversity Leadership announced
News release Awards sponsored by Freedom Forum, APME and ASNE will recognize individuals, newsrooms or teams of journalists who embody the spirit of the late Detroit Free Press executive editor, a diversity champion.
08.12.02
Soldier shoots at Israeli journalist
Prominent Haaretz correspondent Gideon Levy unhurt by shots from an army post.
08.12.02
S.C. chief justice joins call for ban on secret lawsuit settlements
Jean Toal says state, federal judges in South Carolina are 'two hearts beating as one' on the issue.
08.11.02
Public-access TV returns to Maine town — without the public
Biddeford City Council says that for now, Channel 2 can air only government meetings.
08.10.02
N.C. court: City council should have released land information sooner
Newspaper had contested Burlington, N.C., council's decision to go into closed session before announcing details of proposed land purchase.
08.10.02
Wisconsin Ethics Board releases caucus documents
Move settles lawsuit filed by two newspapers that sought information on alleged illegal campaigning by legislative caucuses.
08.09.02
Muslim charity's First Amendment argument fails
Federal judge rules government can freeze assets of Holy Land Foundation, linked to Islamic terrorist group Hamas.
08.09.02
Federal appeals court revives lawsuit over PETA protest
10th Circuit reverses lower court ruling that said Utah administrators had right to stop group's demonstration outside junior high school.
08.09.02
Critics: N.C. lawmakers threatening university's academic freedom
'I can see them saying we have to teach creationism and the rest of it,' faculty chairwoman says of legislators who voted to bar funds over reading assignment.
08.09.02
Journalists of color feel greater impact of weakened job market
Annual survey at University of Georgia finds percentage of students with full-time employment six to eight months after graduation dropped dramatically.
08.09.02
State appeals court tosses Seattle handbill ban
Judges overturn lower court ruling, saying posting signs on traffic devices, utility poles and lampposts is 'a traditional public forum.'
08.08.02
Vermont can limit candidate spending, federal court rules
'The heart of the First Amendment, which protects the right to engage in political speech, has now been deprived by a court,' says lawyer opposed to law that appeals court upheld.
08.08.02
Iowa library keeps ban on teen advice book
Board refuses to rescind earlier decision despite criticism that rejecting Sari Says: The Real Dirt on Everything from Sex to School is censorship.
08.08.02
Federal appeals panel stays ruling on Arizona open primary
Law's proponents said lower court decision would have thrown early voting for Sept. 10 primary into disarray.
08.08.02
N.C. lawmakers condemn university reading assignment
House budget panel votes 64-10 to bar use of public funds to teach about Islam unless school gives equal time to 'all known religions.'
08.08.02
Diversity Diaries: Arthur Sulzberger Jr.
'The issue in advancing newsroom diversity is that you have to get people into gate-keeper roles.'
08.08.02
Federal judge finds Arizona's open primary unconstitutional
Decision creates problem for elections officials overseeing early voting, which begins tomorrow for Sept. 10 primary.
08.07.02
Arkansas judge says university can keep gift records under wraps
Court rules that requiring college to disclose details on $300 million gift would put school at disadvantage with other organizations competing for philanthropic dollars.
08.07.02
Government urges secrecy for man's deportation hearings
Opening proceedings against Rabih Haddad to press, public would assist terrorists, Justice Department lawyer tells federal appeals panel.
08.07.02
Virginia reporter won't be jailed
Federal judge lifts threat after woman identifies herself as confidential source used in series of articles.
08.07.02
Identifying kidnapped girls vexes news media
Editors struggle with no-names policy after announcement that previously identified California girls were raped.
08.07.02
Connecticut must allow challengers to enter September primaries
Federal judge amends ruling striking down state's primary ballot law after plaintiffs were denied applications to enter election.
08.06.02
Federal magistrate: Confidential source dispute should go to trial
Court says former Chiquita lawyer can proceed with claim that Cincinnati Enquirer broke promises to maintain his anonymity.
08.06.02
Native American gets OK to use eagle feathers in religious practices
10th Circuit upholds lower court ruling that seizure of feathers violates Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
08.06.02
'Honolulu Weekly' loses news rack fight
Weekly doesn't have right to distribute free papers from Waikiki racks designed for publications that charge readers, federal appeals panel finds.
08.06.02
Public, press have right to witness executions
Federal appeals panel sides with news media groups, upholds witnesses' right to watch killings in California from beginning to end.
08.06.02
Press loses ground in opinion poll
Pew Research Center for the People & the Press finds people less satisfied with news media than they were just after Sept. 11.
08.06.02
Florida voucher law struck down again
State constitution is 'clear and unambiguous' in preventing public money from going to churches or other 'sectarian institutions,' Circuit Judge P. Kevin Davey rules.
08.05.02
Free-speech advocates decry group's campaign against hotel porn
Citizens for Community Values' efforts have already led one hotel to stop offering adult movies after county prosecutor warned that obscenity charges could be brought.
08.05.02
Texas city manager: Press must request information in writing
Weslaco's public information officer tells local newspaper — in a written statement — that policy stems from his being misquoted in an article.
08.05.02
Bush administration condemns order to release detainee names
Federal judge says Justice Department hasn't proven need for blanket policy of secrecy; gives government 15 days to provide names.
08.05.02
Ohio anti-porn law put on hold
Federal judge issues temporary restraining order, saying law's definition of what is harmful to juveniles is too broad and outlaws First Amendment-protected expression.
08.05.02
Running Toward Danger
News release News release on Newseum book about how journalists reported the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
08.05.02
Texas school district sued over e-mail policy
Employee claims rule barring workers from using e-mail to send religious messages violates First Amendment.
08.04.02
Maryland town officials hope park rededication will save Ten Commandments
Board designates park as historic cemetery; ACLU argues land's ownership should be transferred to private entity.
08.03.02
Palestinian prof: Pending dismissal result of post-Sept. 11 mania
Sami Al-Arian, who is accused of having terrorist ties, says University of South Florida wouldn't be considering firing him if he 'were of any other nationality or any other color.'
08.03.02
Student's artwork not a threat to officer, California appeals court rules
Judges say there was no evidence teenager ever intended to show painting to police sergeant.
08.02.02
Massachusetts voters petition for redress, but House keeps power of purse
Lawmakers ignore ballot initiatives to roll back tax, balk at funding Clean Elections law, refuse to vote on putting gay-marriage ban on 2004 ballot.
08.02.02
Summer journals: Learning about life while covering news
Chips Quinn Scholars gain journalism experience as interns — sometimes the hard way.
08.02.02
What I learned during my internship
2002 Chips Quinn Scholar Tracie Hunte lists what newsroom experience has taught her.
08.02.02
Satirical artist found in contempt for using judge's photo on flier
Attorney says he still believes Franciszek Kulon has First Amendment right to portray judge 'as he sees fit.'
08.02.02
Commandments foes can't remain anonymous
Meanwhile, Hamilton County, Tenn., officials abandon plans to display group of historical documents containing religious codes.
08.01.02
Federal judge dismisses challenge to Nebraska city's exotic-dancing rules
Meanwhile in Nevada, county commission votes to restrict lap-dance gyrations in clubs outside Las Vegas city limits.
08.01.02
S.C. federal judges to stop sealing lawsuit settlements
No other federal court district has adopted such a policy, legal consultant says.
08.01.02
Lawsuit contends N.M. jail bans all but religious literature
Luna County officials say there is no book ban, just a misunderstanding.
08.01.02
8 newspapers finalists in Freedom of Information Awards
Associated Press Managing Editors competition highlights importance of access to government records in reporting news.
08.01.02
Federal appeals panel hears synagogue zoning dispute
Pennsylvania town asks 3rd Circuit judges to overturn ruling allowing congregation to buy property in residential neighborhood.
07.31.02
Attorneys general urge court to reconsider Pledge ruling
9th Circuit's decision is legally flawed, matter should be reheard by full court, say officials from 48 states, two territories in letter.
07.31.02
California city adds 'In God We Trust' display to City Hall
'The First Amendment is to keep government out of religion, not to keep believers out of government,' says Bakersfield councilwoman who led motto campaign.
07.31.02
FEC attorneys question campaign law's ad rules
In commission's first proposal for implementing ad restrictions, lawyers say ban may go further than 1986 Supreme Court ruling allows.
07.31.02
Graduate claims high school clamped down on anti-gay message
Michigan school system's attorney says former student had plenty of opportunities to give her opinion during Diversity Week.
07.31.02
Panel: Immigrants confront barriers
Article by 2002 Diversity Institute Fellow My-Ly Nguyen.
07.31.02
'Malcolm and Martin' shared vision, scholars say
Article by 2002 Diversity Institute Fellow Kevin Jones.
07.31.02
Mayor: Nashville not trying to emulate Atlanta
Article by 2002 Diversity Institute Fellow Shawna S. Kelsch.
07.31.02
N.C. newspaper stands by announcement of gay civil union
Fayetteville Observer editor says local reaction negative; national response positive.
07.31.02
Female incarceration nears crisis, educators told
Article by 2002 Diversity Institute Fellow Margaret Bailey.
07.31.02
Hispanic girls urged to hold onto heritage
Article by 2002 Diversity Institute Fellow Roxye Arellano.
07.31.02
Liberians dance to rise from ruins, speaker says
Article by 2002 Diversity Institute Fellow Monica Bryant.
07.31.02
Court reinstates inmates' lawsuit over R-rated movies
Suit claims law barring federal funding of R-, X- and NC-17-rated films in prisons violates First Amendment.
07.30.02
N.J. postal worker claims law wrongly bars House run
Roger Merle's lawsuit argues Hatch Act violates free speech, association by preventing federal workers from seeking partisan office.
07.30.02
Woods inspires black Nashvillians to take swing at golf
Article by 2002 Diversity Institute Fellow Kevin Jones.
07.30.02
Zoo officials hope event gets chilly reception
Article by 2002 Diversity Institute Fellow My-Ly Nguyen.
07.30.02
Connecticut can bar Boy Scouts from charity list, court rules
Scouts argued that exclusion from state payroll-deduction contribution plan violated First Amendment.
07.30.02
Vandy's 'Brenda & Thelma' 2 peas in a pod
Article by 2002 Diversity Institute Fellow Roxye Arellano.
07.30.02
Festival a 'Celebration of Cultures'
Article by 2002 Diversity Institute Fellow Shawna S. Kelsch.
07.30.02
Internet governing group must give access to records
Judge rules nonprofit ICANN can't restrict board member's document-inspection rights.
07.30.02
Young CEOs doing business — as usual
Article by 2002 Diversity Institute Fellow Monica Bryant.
07.30.02
Storytelling a way of life for Georgia writer
Article by 2002 Diversity Institute Fellow Shawna S. Kelsch.
07.29.02
Writer lives to tell stories, share life's lessons
Article by 2002 Diversity Institute Fellow My-Ly Nguyen.
07.29.02
Stories in eye of beholder, author says
Article by 2002 Diversity Institute Fellow Alonzo Weston.
07.29.02
Writer shares joys of craft with aspiring journalists
Article by 2002 Diversity Institute Fellow Roxye Arellano.
07.29.02
You Know Better a tale of Hip-Hop girl next door
Article by 2002 Diversity Institute Fellow Margaret Bailey.
07.29.02
Author: Thinking key to writing
Article by 2002 Diversity Institute Fellow Monica Bryant.
07.29.02
Tina McElroy Ansa offers inspired critique of black culture
Article by 2002 Diversity Institute Fellow Kevin Jones.
07.29.02
States target unwanted e-mail
But many technology experts, direct marketers question effectiveness of anti-spam laws.
07.29.02
Colorado terror hearing held behind closed doors
Federal magistrate denies request by two newspapers to open to public the proceeding against James Ujaama.
07.29.02
Frequent critic again barred from Vermont courts
No-trespass order against Scott Huminski goes back into effect after federal judge rescinds previous injunction.
07.29.02
Federal judge rejects religious exemptions to Arkansas immunization law
Family objects to having to define its religion; judge agrees that's unconstitutional but says all students must be vaccinated.
07.29.02
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