So far in Media and the First Amendment (COMM 320), we've learned two things about money: it's fungible, and it conveys a message. So on the topic of free speech, what kinds of donations are First Amendment dilemmas? The answer is religious ones . . . well, political ones too, but we'll save that for... Continue Reading →
Privacy: Sidis v. F-R Publishing Corp.
What I found most interesting in chapter five of Anthony Lewis’ Freedom for the Thought That we Hate, is the initial case, Sidis v. F-R Publishing Corporation. In this case, a young man, who was thrust into the spotlight, without his consent, was exposed later in life. William James Sidis was made famous by his... Continue Reading →