World wide worry: without uniform laws among the nations of the world, content providers in the United States risk shutdowns, run-arounds or worse abroad

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The author discusses conflicts in jurisdiction, morals, and freedom of speech concepts as countries attempt to deal with Internet content without uniform laws or standards.

International, Internet, Online services, Internet services, Conflict of laws, Jurisdiction, Censorship, Hate speech

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Are secret courts in the best interest of the child?

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The author discusses the pros and cons of closed child protection hearings and whether press access helps or hinders the process of helping abused or neglected children.

States, Child abuse, Access control, Media coverage, Child welfare, Freedom of the press, Court records, Gag orders

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Librarians, libertarians lead opposition to law requiring filters for public computers

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The author discusses actions taken by public libraries and others opposing legislation which would require filters on computers for schools and libraries using federal money as a limitation of free speech.

Public libraries, Access control (Computers), Computer access control

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