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Sept. 3, 2010
COMMENTARY

Americans employ assembly in service to other freedoms

By Gene Policinski Basic right is means, method by which individuals peaceably gather without government interference to develop, express opinions.
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OTHER HEADLINES


Federal court overturns Neb. law on flag desecration
Judge sides with Megan Phelps-Roper, clearing way for Westboro Baptist members to continue to trample U.S. flag during protests at soldiers' funerals. 09.03.10

Dems accuse Fox News of bolstering Ohio candidate
Democratic Governors Association claims free publicity during 'O'Reilly Factor' amounted to improper in-kind contribution to Republican gubernatorial candidate's campaign. 09.03.10

9/11 groups oppose mosque rallies planned for anniversary
Coalition sends letters to supporters, opponents of proposed Islamic center near ground zero, saying protests on Sept. 11 would be 'disrespectful.' 09.03.10

Divided 7th Circuit: Univ. of Wis. must fund student religious group
Majority agrees with Badger Catholic, finding that subsidizing religious activities doesn't amount to illegal endorsement of religion. 09.02.10

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ANALYSIS/COMMENTARY

Wielding the 'God weapon' poisons the body politic
By Charles C. Haynes Glenn Beck's 'God strategy' will likely backfire and a majority of Americans will reject the politics of religious division, intolerance. 09.02.10

Fla. man can't get break on city's parking laws
By David L. Hudson Jr. State appeals court upholds Coral Gables ordinances, saying they don't violate lawyer's free-association rights. 08.31.10

No 1st Amendment right to photograph accident scene
By David L. Hudson Jr. Federal judge rules against Guam resident who was arrested after refusing to turn over camera phone to police. 08.30.10

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