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By Bill Kenworthy
Legal researcher
Works of art displayed in public settings under public auspices may draw more than critical notice — they may run into censorship. FULL STORY>  
 
Milwaukee settles with gay arts group for $20K
Assistant city attorney says city admitted no wrongdoing in free-speech case brought by group after musical featuring nudity was shut down. 07.18.10
 
Ill. judge: Ex-college student's note not protected speech
Court says there's no evidence that aspiring rapper Olutosin Oduwole's writings were lyrics. 06.01.10
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