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

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March 12, 2010
TOP NEWS

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


Nev. officials can limit brothel ads, 9th Circuit finds
Three-judge panel reverses lower court ruling that two state laws prohibiting brothel advertising in counties where prostitution is illegal were overly broad and unconstitutional. 03.12.10

Ga. man who posted 'Elton John must die' video arrested
Anti-abortion activist Neal Horsley says musician 'desecrated … blasphemed the Lord Jesus Christ' in comments to magazine. 03.12.10

Lesbian teen sues to force Miss. district to reinstate prom
Lawsuit also asks that Constance McMillen be allowed to escort her girlfriend, who is a fellow student, and wear a tuxedo to dance. 03.12.10

ACLU backs Web site in giraffe satire
Brief filed in Louisiana court says Hammond Action News should be allowed to restore article because Supreme Court has protected satire. 03.12.10

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ANALYSIS/COMMENTARY

Blog: Adult business must have place to relocate
By David L. Hudson Jr. 2nd Circuit says Smithtown, N.Y., officials must give such businesses 'alternative avenues of communication.' 03.12.10

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

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