Battle over online porn filters lands in Philadelphia courts
Librarians and free speech advocates urge the U.S. District Court in Philadelphia to strike down federal blocking requirements for adult materials. They contend filtering tech is imperfect and can block vital health, sexuality, and social information. Lead plaintiffs include the American Library Association and Multnomah County Library, seeking choice between filtered and unfiltered Internet access.
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Terrorism ruled out in vehicle explosion
A bus, a van explosion in Brooklyn's Borough Park injured a man’s leg. Police ruled out terrorism, citing a personal dispute and a rented van linked to Yisroel Halberstam. Halberstam, 46, owner of an electronics store, was in critical condition. a car he rented earlier was set on fire.
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Campaign reform boosts Web donations for parties
Washington AP reports that after a ban on unlimited soft money takes effect, parties push to use Internet fundraising. Racing to leverage sites and email, the RNC and DNC aim to grow small donor campaigns, tailor messages, and build donor lists, though current online contributions remain a minor share of total fundraising.
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