obscenity (law)

Analyzes censorship in the United States, viewing both the censorship of obscenity and the suppression of information.

Describes the historical context of the U.S. Supreme Court case of Reno v. ACLU that ruled the Communications Decency Act, which regulated Internet pornography, was unconstitutional.

Examines the history of the battle over pornography policies and legislation in the United States since 1815, discusses the impact of key cases on society, and features a selection of related documents, lists of significant people, laws, and concepts, and a chronology.

Explores the origin of the assumption that minors are harmed by sexual expression, and/or speech about violence, drugs, alcohol, suicide, religion, racism, and other troublesome themes, beginning with the theories of Plato and Aristotle; and traces the history of censorship exercised on behalf of children.

Contains essays that provide opposing opinions on issues related to the Federal Communications Commission and its regulation of indecency.