Judge Berry's gag order in Rockwell capital case questioned
A visiting judge in Fort Worth issued an extraordinary gag order during the Kwame A. Rockwell capital murder trial, later narrowing it but still barring media interviews in the courthouse. The order drew criticism for overbreadth and violating free press rights, with arguments that judges should seek less restrictive measures first.
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Tarrant County
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Let Peace Begin With Me by Laura Dennis Wins Pulitzer
The 1988 Pulitzer Prize winner Laura Dennis presents a call for inner peace as a path to freedom. The piece argues freedom is self control and a gift from God, aligned with moral guides and the Declaration of Independence.
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Jacob Sullum a Reason senior editor sanctioned
The article notes Jacob Sullum a senior editor at Reason magazine was sanctioned in a broadcast ban context. It references his syndicated writings and public stance on policy issues. The piece komentates media access controversies affecting his commentary and distribution.
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Reason Magazine
FCC indecency rule debate tests broadcast censorship
The FCC faces a Supreme Court case over indecency rules that punish broadcasts describing sexual or excretory acts. Critics say the policy is vague and biased by taste, harming legitimate material. Justices consider the impact as streaming and non broadcast viewing grow.
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Supreme Court
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Ingly
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PBS
Ryan
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U.S. Court of Ap
Fox
2Nd Circuit
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True North and the 2012 Entrepreneurial Surge
The piece argues 2012 will center on American entrepreneurship as a pillar of recovery. It notes more robust education and networks for founders, the need for both skill and will, and the role of veterans in bringing disciplined, team-focused startup mindsets. It cites Justice Thomas on true north and comments on Occupy Wall Street’s protest milieu shaping broader reform.
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Supreme Court
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Founders’ Constitution
Grove City College
Justice Thomas
Wall Street
Odessa High School National Merit finalists hailed
Odessa American acknowledges Odessa High School finalists as National Merit Scholars while inviting reader input on current events. The item notes a thumbs up sentiment and requests emails for nominations.
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