News & Commentary about Free Speech
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Jul 11, 2012
“Stolen Valor” Bill Honorable Sentiment, But Bad Idea
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Jul 10, 2012
What’s Wrong With the Pauls’ Internet Manifesto
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Jul 5, 2012
Declaration of Internet Freedom an Important Stake in the Ground
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Jul 5, 2012
Supreme Court Rejects Government’s Attempt to Criminalize Lying
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Jul 3, 2012
Privacy, Computers, and Consequences (Computers vs. Humans Part 2)
Jul 2, 2012
New York Court Denies Twitter Motion to Quash Occupy Protester Subpoena