Swanson warns on protecting speech that may cause harm
James L. Swanson, a lawyer and constitutional scholar, notes a long history of safeguarding speech we hate even when it verges on causing real harm, reflecting on First Amendment principles and public discourse.
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NSA privacy fears grow over warrantless phone data tracking
The NSA reportedly tracks millions of Americans phone records without warrants or congressional authorization, implicating AT T Verizon and BellSouth while Qwest refuses cooperation. Congress should define NSA powers with judicial or legislative checks amid public mistrust.
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Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation reclaims Illinois land gains
Tom Beaver reports the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation buys 128 acres in Illinois for almost 9 million, reclaiming ancestral homeland 70 miles west of Chicago. The tribe and chairwoman Tracy Stanhoff frame the acquisition as a shared revival, with strong community giving to Royal Valley and Delta Grade schools and broader Native non Indian prosperity.
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Trailer bill leaves Kansas concealed carry fight alive
Governor veto previously blocked concealed carry but majorities in both houses overrode it. The trailer bill adds training and limits venues while keeping permit holder names confidential, a point opponents want vetoed for public access. The measure tests politics as the governor weighs privacy against public safety and gun rights.
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