freedom of the press

Presents reasons for and against censorship, including limits on free speech, the media, and libraries.

Focuses on the controversial topic of freedom of expression and offers several diverse opinions.

Discusses free speech in the United States and examines important Supreme Court decisions dealing with the rights of free speech, free press, and peaceable assembly.

Presents a series of thirteen essays that discusses the history of the first amendment freedom of the press and examines colonial freedoms, the Supreme Court and twentieth-century laws regarding obscenity and libel, as well as issues concerning the Patriot Act.

An account of the Sullivan case which was decided by the Supreme Court.

The conflict between the first amendment rights of the press and the rights of individuals and the government is explored through actual, well-known cases.

Fifty controversial cases decided by the Supreme Court show how the First Amendment protects freedom of speech and freedom of the press.

Examines the causes and effects of the disaster that occurred when eight thousand deformed babies were born whose mothers had taken the tranquilizing drug thalidomide.

Discusses Supreme Court decisions and Constitutional law and how they have affected the freedom of the press.