I actually like the pope. But this is just awful commentary: Pope Francis said there are limits to freedom of speech, especially when it insults or ridicules someone's faith, in comments that the Vatican later said Friday did not mean justifying the attack on the satirical French magazine Charlie Hebdo. Francis spoke about the Paris terror …
Quote of the Day
The Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) systematically limited the ability of individuals and groups to criticize the people who run the government. It was a Draconian law, severely capping the amount of money that could be contributed to political candidates, spent by candidates and campaigns, and even by individuals and groups totally independent of any …
Quote of the Day
Universities should be citadels of open debate, even when the views expressed make people uncomfortable. Get over it. Respond with a better argument. Make your own sign. Hold your own meeting. Great universities are built on free speech, free inquiry and spirited debate. So are great countries. --Charles Lipson. Alas, the piece is behind a …
The First Amendment Wins a Round
I am happy to report that passing out the Constitution on Constitution Day has been deemed protected speech "in all 'areas generally available to students and the community,' which include 'grassy areas, walkways, and other similar common areas.'" I was worried that perhaps the law, in its majestic equality, might forbid the Constitution from falling under …
