The Freedom of Information Act remains a powerful but flawed law, with disclosure from some agencies coming only after legal action.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: An attack on a Maine school librarian is an attack on democracy
The professional school library community will continue to uphold the principle of intellectual freedom. But we need your help.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Mercifully, the U.S. Constitution is not based on the Bible
Elected officials like Missouri’s Josh Hawley seek to impose their beliefs on school curricula, equal rights, bodily autonomy and other issues.
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
School district to pay far-right conservative Shawn McBreairty $40,000 in lawsuit
A judge ruled that RSU 22 violated McBreairty’s First Amendment rights when it banned him from school events.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: What if the balance demanded by the Fairness Doctrine could exist today?
A frequently chaotic and polarizing media landscape could benefit from an updated version of the broadcasting rule.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Conspiracy theorist’s lawsuit must be coupled with social media reform
Twitter and Facebook and others must bear responsibility for letting vile falsehoods like Alex Jones’ catch fire.
Posted inNation & World, News
Trial begins in Alex Jones’ Sandy Hook damages lawsuit
Texas and Connecticut courts have found him liable for defamation for his portrayal of the massacre as a hoax.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Vandal hits 4 homes tied to New Hampshire journalist
Investigators are considering the possibility that the attacks are linked to Lauren Chooljian’s work as a senior reporter and producer for New Hampshire Public Radio.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Controversial Florida education law exposes hypocrisy on both sides
The state’s Democrats come out in favor of rights for corporations, while Republicans use big government to impose their vision on local schools.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Elon Musk’s Twitter investment could be bad news for free speech
The Tesla founder’s decision suggests that he wants to bring the social media platform to heel.