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November 2009 Question of the Month

Should there be limits on student journalism? If so, what should they be? If not, why?

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Ore. lawmaker proposes repeal of ban on teachers' religious garb

Legislature passed measure earlier this year allowing all workers except teachers to wear religious dress at work in most instances.

N.H. prison inmate loses challenge over kosher diet

Albert Kuperman's lawyers had argued that prison policy violated client's First Amendment right to practice religion.

Oregon jail to limit inmates' mail to postcards

Marion County officials say new restrictions on incoming, outgoing mail will save money and decrease contraband, but critics say plan will stifle prisoners' communication with family.
 

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November 2009 Question of the Month

Should there be limits on student journalism? If so, what should they be? If not, why?

Tagged: journalism

Started by Kim Carter in Question of the Month Nov 2.

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