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Columbia on ‘The Daily Show’
Students who hadn’t heard about the Minutemen controversy now have—last night Jon Stewart ridiculed the Columbia protesters and their attack on free speech on The Daily Show. Tune in to Comedy Central tonight at 8 for a rerun of last night’s show.
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VICTORY! Tenn. town buries unconstitutional ordinance used to punish holiday skeleton display
After a federal lawsuit, the town of Germantown has killed an ordinance that was used to fine a resident for using giant skeletons in a Christmas lawn display.
For the rich, free speech — for others, a SLAPP in the face
Texas lawmakers once stood up for free speech. Now, some seem more interested in helping the rich sue critics into silence.