Can I access my personal site from a school computer?
Jon* attended middle school in Ohio. On his own time and computer he created a website describing the exploits of his friends
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Can you be suspended for Internet speech and expression?
Aaron* was in the 8th grade at Weedsport Middle School in New York. He designed an AOL Instant Message icon
Do students have freedom of speech on social networks like Facebook?
Justin* was a 17-year-old senior at Hickory High School in Pennsylvania. On his grandmother’s computer he created a parody of
What if I make a comment on someone else’s site?
Joshua* went to Kettering High School in Michigan. He contributed to a website called “Satan’s web page” that was created by
Can I get in trouble at school for what I write on my home computer?
The short answer is “it depends.” If your comments on the Internet amount to a threat to anyone or cause disruption
Is the Internet Protected by the First Amendment?
In 1997, the United States Supreme Court stated that the Internet is protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution
Free speech – should the President of Iran be allowed to speak at an American university?
The country of Iran is accused of sponsoring terrorist organizations around the world. Iran’s President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is a Holocaust-denier and
Was 19-yr-old Star Simpson’s sweatshirt “art” or a fake bomb?
Star was arrested on 9/21/07 at a Boston airport wearing a computer circuit board, battery and wiring on her sweatshirt. She is
Text Messaging While Driving – a $400.00 Ticket!!
That’s right. A new law was passed this week in Phoenix, Arizona outlawing Text Messaging While Driving [TWD]. A total
Ten Supreme Court Cases Every Teen Should Know
Did you know that you have a right to express yourself at school–up to a point? Or that your work