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"We are not a nation of symbols. We are a nation of principles. ...In America, we tolerate dissent and protect the dissenters."

Russell D. Feingold,
U.S. senator, D-Wis., 1998

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July 3, 2009
ANALYSIS

Delay in 'Hillary' case scares campaign reformists

By Tony Mauro Others would welcome allowing corporations to contribute directly to campaigns. Plus Souter symposium
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OTHER HEADLINES


MySpace hoax case on verge of dismissal
Federal judge provisionally throws out convictions of Missouri woman whose online hoax was followed by a teenage girl's suicide. 07.03.09

Revised Idaho open-meetings law takes effect
Statute clarifies when and how city councils, county commissions, school boards can meet behind closed doors in executive session. 07.03.09

Judge blocks publication of Salinger spinoff book
Swedish author's Catcher in the Rye 'sequel' mirrors classic too closely, federal judge finds; parody argument also rejected. 07.02.09

Newspaper wins 10-year libel fight with convict
By Brian Schraum New Hampshire Supreme Court affirms that Nashua Telegraph, police who commented in story about Terry Thomas's crimes are not liable. 07.02.09

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ANALYSIS/COMMENTARY

11th Circuit wrestled with rights of press, publicity
By Douglas Lee Ease with which un-newsworthy becomes newsworthy is just one problem with body of law tackled by court in Nancy Benoit case. 07.01.09

Blog: when the majority writes the rules
By Charles C. Haynes Schools can't accommodate all religious needs, but one administrator shows how easily some arrangements can be made. 06.26.09

Justice Souter: man of few words, including 'no'
By Gene Policinski Retiring justice maintained that cameras in courtrooms affected judges' behavior. 06.25.09

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