Fox News defamation lawsuit settlement protects journalism
Thanks to blatant lies and spreading mis- and disinformation, Fox News recently settled a defamation lawsuit to the tune of $787.5 million. This followed accusations […]
First Amendment
Musk’s Twitter purchase reasoning highlights misconceptions of free expression rights
The richest man in the world is Elon Musk, and he values the freedom of expression so much that he purchased Twitter for $44 billion […]
NY Times Twitter ‘reset’ calls for curriculum review
This post originally appeared on JEADigitalMedia.org on April 29, 2022. It is being posted here for posterity. Twitter has been in the news a lot […]
Supreme Court rules in favor of students, First Amendment rights
The First Amendment prevailed in yet another attempt of governmental overreach. On June 23, the Supreme Court found in favor of the free speech rights […]
Sterling High School journalists receive award for courage
When the Sterling High School journalism program’s future was thrust into uncertainty by the elimination of long-time journalism adviser Todd Vogts, the Sterling Student Publications […]
What I’m Thankful For
As turkey and stuffing begin to settle into my stomach, I first hope everyone is having as good of a Thanksgiving as I am. There […]
Supreme Court upholds First Amendment in Phelps case
On March 2, the United States Supreme Court ruled on the case of Snyder v. Phelps, 09-751, which was a case concerning the First Amendment […]
Front Page Friday: Express
It is that time of the week again. It is time to look at my favorite newspaper front page of the week. As always, I […]
4-Day Recap: Program keeps teachers moving
The past four days at the American Society of News Editors Reynolds Institute, which I’m lucky enough to be attending, have been a whirlwind of […]
Honor free press today
Today is World Press Freedom Day. According to Wikipedia.org, the “United Nations General Assembly declared 3 May to be World Press Freedom Day[1][2] to raise […]
Police raid student newspaper office
“At least half a dozen police officers and the Rockingham County commonwealth’s attorney raided the offices of James Madison University’s student newspaper Friday, confiscating hundreds […]
Governor signs Shield Law
Near the end of March, the Kansas Legislature passed a Shield Law for reporters and journalists. This was a great step and something that is […]