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Back To The Drawing Board! Legislating Hollywood, Christina Shu Jien Chong

Georgia State University Law Review

The United States Department of Justice “contended that equal employment opportunity in the broadcast industry could ‘contribute significantly toward reducing . . . discrimination in other industries’ because of the ‘enormous impact . . . television . . . [has] upon American life.’” Courts have also recognized that “communities . . . ’[must] take an active interest in the . . . quality of [television programming because television] has a vast impact on their lives and the lives of their children.’” Unfortunately, Hollywood continues to promote an insular culture that excludes minorities from influential behind-the-camera and on-screen positions.

Although the …

No Place For Speech Zones: How Colleges Engage In Expressive Gerrymandering, A. Celia Howard

Georgia State University Law Review

This note takes a critical look at the shortcomings of the current tests applied to speech zone litigation as well as the constitutional violations that occur when public schools carve out speech areas. Part I examines the evolution of First Amendment law in education, with a focus on university free speech zones. Part II analyzes the convoluted First Amendment jurisprudence, suggesting that the time, place, and manner test, typically used in conjunction with a forum analysis when examining the constitutionality of speech zones, allows universities to practice what is known as “expressive gerrymandering.” Finally, Part III proposes that courts eliminate …

Hush Don't Say A Word: Safeguarding Student's Freedom Of Expression In The Trump Era, Laura R. Mcneal

Georgia State University Law Review

The controversy surrounding NFL player Colin Kaepernick’s act of kneeling during the national anthem in protest of police brutality against people of color continues to permeate public discourse. In March 2017, President Trump referenced Colin Kaepernick’s symbolic act during a rally in Louisville, Kentucky, in an effort to illustrate his strong opposition to anyone kneeling during the national anthem. In this speech, President Trump stated that although many NFL franchise owners were interested in signing Colin Kaepernick, many were afraid of receiving a nasty tweet from him. Likewise, in another speech, President Trump stated, “I think it’s a great lack …

Sb 339 - Education, Daniel F. Barrett, Alexander Hegner

Georgia State University Law Review

The Act amends the statutes in the Georgia Code applicable to the University System and Board of Regents statutes in the Georgia Code. It adds new sections that place affirmative requirements on the Board of Regents to adopt and publish new policies, which aim to encourage the dissemination of free speech across university campuses. Further, the Act directs that universities must implement disciplinary sanctions for anyone subject to the jurisdiction of the University System who interferes with the free speech of invited speakers and others on campus. Finally, the Board of Regents must publish annual reports regarding any barriers to …

Bosley Medical Institute V. Kremer: The Winds Shift To Protect Cybergripers And A Circuit Split Blows Into Town, Anita Bhushan

Georgia State University Law Review

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Economic Analysis Of Freedom Of Expression, Michael Rushton

Georgia State University Law Review

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Application Of The First Amendment To Violent And Nonviolent Video Games, Anthony Ventry

Georgia State University Law Review

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Free Speech In Public Schools: Has The Supreme Court Created A Haven For Viewpoint Discrimination In School-Sponsored Speech?, Denise Daugherty

Georgia State University Law Review

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Free Speech And The Right To Offend: Old Wars, New Battles, Different Media, Clay Calvert, Robert D. Richards

Georgia State University Law Review

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Purveyors Of Hate On The Internet: Are We Ready For Hate Spam?, Elizabeth Phillips Marsh

Georgia State University Law Review

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Expressive Commerce In Cyberspace: Public Goods, Network Effects, And Free Speech, Daniel C. Farber

Georgia State University Law Review

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Dale V. Boy Scouts Of America: New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination Weighs The Balance Between The First Amendment And The State's Compelling Interest In Eradicating Discrimination, Karen L. Dayton

Georgia State University Law Review

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To Say &Quoi Do": Shahar V. Bowers, Same-Sex Marriage, And Public Employee And Free Speech Rights, Bryan H. Wildenthal

Georgia State University Law Review

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Holding School Systems Liable For Peer Sexual Harassment, Katie Wood

Georgia State University Law Review

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The Reporter's Privilege In Georgia: "Qualified" To Do The Job?, Jeffrey S. York

Georgia State University Law Review

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Motor Vehicles And Traffic Motor Vehicles: Ban Obscene Bumper Stickers, A. Haney

Georgia State University Law Review

The Act defines a new misdemeanor which prohibits a person from knowingly affixing or attaching an obscene bumper sticker to any motor vehicle that a person owns, operates, or uses.