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"The incestuous marriage of religion and politics in our country seems to be the ruination of each."

Paul D. Simmons,
professor of Christian ethics, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1985

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March 12, 2010
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What has become of FOI?

News release 12th annual National Freedom of Information Day conference set for March 15 at Newseum, with keynote address by Rep. William Lacy Clay, D-Mo.
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OTHER HEADLINES


Divided 9th Circuit panel upholds 'under God' in Pledge
In separate ruling also involving Sacramento atheist Michael Newdow, same three-judge panel backs use of 'In God We Trust' on coins and currency. 03.11.10

Miss. school board calls off prom, citing 'distractions'
Constance McMillen, who had asked to be allowed to attend dance with her girlfriend, says Itawamba County school board's action is retaliation. 03.11.10

Ruling: Fla. residents don't have right to be heard at public meetings
Three-judge appeals panel rejects residents' claims that park board violated state's Sunshine Law by refusing to let them speak at meetings. 03.11.10

2nd mistrial declared in case against N.J. blogger
Judge halts trial of Hal Turner, who's charged with threatening federal judges, after jurors say they are hopelessly deadlocked. 03.11.10

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ANALYSIS/COMMENTARY

Blog: Courts frown on teens' use of fighting words
By David L. Hudson Jr.Judges in Arizona, North Dakota reject First Amendment defenses asserted by students convicted of delinquency for their speech. 03.11.10

Blog: Garcetti derails another public-employee lawsuit
By David L. Hudson Jr. If worker says she reported abuses in workplace because it was her duty and job, she runs risk of running headlong into legal juggernaut. 03.10.10

Blog: Compelled-speech issues trouble Clarence Thomas
By David L. Hudson Jr. In concurring opinion in Milavetz v. U.S., high court justice expresses doubts about Supreme Court law on government-required disclosures for advertising. 03.09.10

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