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FREEDOM OF PRESS  

A brief discussion of the several levels of tension that exist between freedom of press and other societal concerns, such as fair trials, terrorism, and criminal justice.

An article highlighting what belays the importance of freedom of the press in the United States

A simple article, discussing about freedom of speech related to the internet and whether it should exist or not.

Aspects of freedom of speech through the internet and other forms of media and communication.

Singapore's government doesn't encourage its people and press to talk their heart out. Why?

One of a series of articles on the intent of the Founding Fathers with respect to our rights, focusing primarily, but not exclusively, on those enumerated in the Bill of Rights.

Freedom of Speech

Was Mr. Hardaway's right to free speech infringed upon when he was fired? Not hardly.

Our Freedom of Speech is slowly becoming controlled. The political figures have convinced people that it is our duty to take a stand and correct the entertainers instead of correcting our ways of handling situations like these.

A paper describing what online activity is and is not protected under the first amendment of the Bill of Rights.

An article on how religious fundamentalism is threatening to undermine freedom of expression.

AP encourages all news organizations to fight for freedom of information. Getting answers is the essential work of a free press in a free society.

This paper outlines the history of oppression of freedom of the press in Cote d'Ivoire.

An essay on freedom of speech.

The First Amendment gives us great freedom to express our thoughts and opinions, but are you within the boundaries of its protection?

Listen up. My refusal to believe in a big man in the sky does not make me a sociopath. Got it?

A brief, one page essay I wrote for my Mass Communications class.

The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was intended to protect our right to practice our religious faith freely; and yet, the Supreme Court has often invoked this amendment to justify decisions restricting our freedom of religion.

We talk about privacy issues as it relates to the protection of the First Amendment which encompasses safeguarding people's values in businesses, education and government.

Criticism of the press

This paper analyzes the establishment of a democratic press in Russia from glasnost under Brezhnev in 1986 through the current presidency of Vladimir Putin.

This article is about the Tokugawa rule of Japan and the beginning of Western influences there.

At the premiere of her new movie (which ironically has a strong freedom-of-the-press message), Jolie first demanded terms of all interviews with the press, cancelled all interviews with those unwilling to agree, then tried to ban FOX News from the red carpet.

America, Home of the brave and the free. Is freedom in America real or is it just a fairytale from some time long past and gone ?

An overview of the 1957 Trials of Allen Ginsberg's poem Howl and the 1963 Naked Lunch Trials of William S. Burroughs.

This paper will examine the situations in the countries of Iraq, Sudan, Russia and the United States with respect to press freedom.

Over the past three decades an increase in debate over the five words "Separation of Church and State" has been increasingly ramped up due to pressure from America's religious and political right.

This article addresses the issues of personal privacy vs. freedom of the press, focusing on privacy considerations in court.

Political theorists Thomas Hobbes and John Locke redefined the concept of freedom in the late seventeenth century. While both writers differed in their philosophies, we can see how freedom runs through our social, economic and political spheres today.

With researching on the impact of the Internet on Singapore and China , we shall examine how social, cultural, political and regulatory factors play a part in the success (or failure) of new media technologies - the Internet.

Will the public and the media ever get along?

Freedom of speech and freedom of the press are two examples of the rights "guaranteed" to citizens of the United States of America. Long ago, Thomas Paine wrote something to the effect that the "only freedom of the press is to those who own it."

Some wars are declared illegally. Some are fought illegally. The war in Iraq is both. Using examples from past and present wars and remarks from authorities, this article explain that there was no justice in going to war in Iraq and that the war is being fought unjustly

The first ten amendments to the Constitution of the United States are known as The Bill of Rights. These rights provide American citizens with civil liberties that residents of other nations don't always enjoy.

Hobbes and Locke had different views on the role of religion in the ideal commonwealth. I explain how these differences arise from Hobbes's and Locke's views of the purpose of government and consider the possibility of the separation of church and state..

This article will focus on Mary Astell, Daniel Defoe and Lady Wortley Montague's liberal attitudes of marriage.

American military philosophy has been developed over the centuries based on a need for defense of a way of life. It needs not only new direction, but new ways of thinking.

Troop movement, suicide bombing and civilian casualties all delivered to your home in a continuous digital stream coming live from the war front. Should the press have unlimited access to warzone material.

A journalism's student insight on how to write a compelling, heart-felt story of historical moments in the US.

Syria has a long history of a severely restricted press, but with the explosion of the Internet, Syrians are fighting back with anonymous blogs, English language news sites, and accessing outside news through satellite dishes.

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof...

Fred Phelps has recently won himself media attention by protesting at military funerals across the country because he believes God is punishing America and our nation's acceptance of homosexuality. Is the Constitution on his side?

The "right of assembly and to petition" guaranteed by the First Amendment implies an obligation by the government to, at least, listen. Dismissal of protesters by isolation or insults does not serve President well.

" at a time when journalists seek a reporter's privilege like attorney-client privilege, they ought to recognize that an attorney can be compelled to testify. Journalists are not entitled to promise complete confidentiality - no one in America is."

Schools are failing to educate children about the history of our country. Without knowing what's written in the U.S. Constitution, The Bill of Rights, and The Declaration of Independence, our children are unprepared and don't know their rights according to the Constitution.

USA proudly braggs of restoring democracy in various parts of the world and being an idol for the very system. But how democratic is this proud super-power. Read before you COMMENT.....

Analyzes contemporary media outlet reporting on Dick Cheney through the lenses of media scholars Neil Postman, Robert McChesney, and Michael Schudson.

a landmark freedom of speech and press case decided by the Supreme Court

This article lists 10 movies to watch on the 4th of July. Plot summaries and reasons why these movies are suitabe for the holiday are given.

A government forbidding a book, or any other form of enlightenment for that matter, is certainly not a new occurrence.

DataTrac got a 10 year contract worth $200 million, for cards given to Mexicans immigrants, to help identify them. The contract was renewed, in spite of the fact that the cards are not being used properly and can be compromised.

This new role of women challenged traditional views of women as being unable to do the work of their male counterparts, giving rise to self-sufficient and liberated young woman with her own place in the work force making her own money.

This was co-written by banchukita and I thank her for all her insight and help.

A brief book review of "Racial Matters": The FBI's Secret File on Black America, 1960-1972 by Kenneth O'Reilly.

As citizens of the United States, you have the right to know exactly what you can and cannot do under the laws provided by our government.

This article is a powerful condemnation of the ruthless neo-Communist dictator who rules the land of Belarus.

The Southern historical interpretation of the Civil War is reviewed from its infancy to its acceptance nationally, and finally its legacy is discussed.

A review of cultural and news events that give indications of the social degradations and their results if left unchecked.

The ancient Romans, fearing civil turmoil placed all of their power in the hands of the emperors. The subsequent Roman populace became decadent, lazy and unable to maintain the greatness established by more intrepid ancestors. Is the same thing happening to America today?

Today, rather than a wistful memory of the beginnings of a road to peace, this image of the Oslo Accords is a painful reminder of the resolution's failure.

President Kennedy was well aware that his office, policies, and record placed him in extraordinary danger. He spoke of the danger to friends and often remarked how easy it could be to kill a president.

This in-depth paper reviews "Mockery of Justice," a book about the famed Sam Sheppard murder case. It focuses on telling the "true" side of events, the one that was not in the press, in an attempt by the author to prove his father's innocence.

This is a research article about children's literature, mythology and popular culture. It tries to understand the important role that the very different religious sensibilities of authors like C.S. Lewis and Philip Pullman are playing in our culture.

Since the Castro takeover of the Cuban government, the standards he proposed were consistently in violation of the global and customary accepted ideas of freedom of speech, press and assembly.

The NYCLU requested that the NYPD reveal the race of all shooting victims members of the department have shot in the past ten years.

Communist Party member Albert Maltz, one of the Hollywood 10, was jailed for contempt of Congress and then blacklisted for failing to cooperate with HUAC

Melds opinions of Merleau-Ponty, de Beauvoir, and Sartre to explain why Marxism is a form of terror. Also describes the necessary adjustments needed to make Marxism a workable social system.

Embark on a journey back and learn what happened over the course of the 21st century to earn the name - The Age of Reason.

Their are 365 days in a year and babies get born on every one of them. So even though we celebrate our nation's birthday on July 4, the day has also been an occasion for cake and ice cream for these Americans.

How did Democracy come around in America? What has been the effect of Democracy in America?

This piece introduces the reader to the punk culture and addresses it as a sub-faction of society, dispelling the myths that surrounded and reviewing its common goals, mores, and other societal attributes.

How I Lost My Job As a Sales Rep and Bi-lingual Press Reporter

Thomas Hobbes and John Locke both argue that a legitimate authority receives its power from the consent of the individuals who submit to it; even then, the individuals retain certain inalienable rights.

One of the many controversial Supreme Court cases of the twentieth century was that of the New York Times Company versus the United States in 1971.

The Bill of Rights was heavily debated before being added to the U. S. Constitution. Mr. Stolyarov explores arguments among the American Founding Fathers on both sides of the debate.

Disturbing new details surrounding the questionable death of Pat Tillman emerged from the Associated Press on July 27th, highlighting ever mounting evidence of an Army murder and cover-up.

The family and educational situations of social maturation in deaf children can easily be compartmentalized into several overlapping categories...

History of Joseph Pulitzer and his Prize

A look at Brown v. Board of Education and other critical issues in the fight for equality.

The US Department of Labor (US DOL) announced yesterday a plan to reduce the delinquency of labor union financial reporting. According to the Office of Labor Management Standards 30-40% of unions are delinquent in the filing their disclosure reports.

Because of the internet, cable and satellite television, the face of journalism today is unrecognizable in comparison to what it was when I was growing up.

It is certain that gender affects elections and the behavior of elected officials in many areas of politics. Women bring different perceptions, issues, styles and agendas, to politics, therefore they make a distinct difference in office.

An exam question looking at the history of English, French, and American journalism, and how they intertwined with each other.

The financial press, and even the network news shows, have begun reporting the price of gold regularly. For twenty years, between 1980 and 2000, the price of gold was rarely mentioned. There was little interest, and the price was either falling or remaining steady.

The concept of freedom, taken for granted by many, was always highly treasured by the African-Americans who had to endure the struggle of release from slavery. This is reflected in much of the classic African-American literaure.

An essay that analyzes the role of Bazarov in Turgenev's "Fathers and Sons;" focuses on aspects of nihilism as portrayed by Bazarov.

In short, the Bill of Rights has made our relationship with the government a peaceful yet adversarial relationship.

The arguments over the 1798 Alien and Sedition Acts encompassed issues of free speech and political dissent. While the Federalists tried to forcibly quell criticism, the Republicans defended free political expression.

Each company has its own set of values, but we are finding more and more as time progresses that company values are waning. Through revitalization of these values, business could revamp their earnings through happy employees.

If you have a scarf that can be folded in half to make a triangle, then you can easily make a hip scarf.

Freedom House has published the 2007 edition of the Freedom Map of the World.

Who we are today is a direct result of the events of 1968. This essay examines that seminal year in 20th century American history.

The struggle of one black man to find his identity, to ascribe meaning to his life, and to produce social change is a model of subjective man's attempt to signify himself and order his life in a chaotic, objective universe.

An analysis of news coverage in Time and Newsweek magazine during January and February 1991.

This paper explores and critiques the use of anonymous sources in today's media using the Los Angeles Times' Code of Ethics.

An analysis of how the idea of a social contract developed through the works of John Locke and Jean Jacques Rousseau and the practical consequences of the social contract.

Today, the Internet has become something most American households have and many people cannot live without. While this has changed many facets of our lives, the most noticeable change is in the way we get our news.