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Beyond Hereditary Xerocytosis: Chronic Hemolysis Due To A Non‑Classic Piezo1 Variant With Sickle Cell Trait As A Potential Modifier, Daniel Üblagger Md, Emily Jacobson, Beamon Agarwal Md, Phd, Jacob Troutman Do

Fellows and Residents

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No abstract provided.

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A Snapping Surprise, Brian Chan Do, Elliot L Busch Dpm, Megan Ferderber Md

Fellows and Residents

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No abstract provided.

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Five Promises More Powerful Than Fear, Trevor A. O'Reggio

All Books

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The genesis of this book grew out of an unforgettable experience with students from the SDA Seminary at Andrews University during the summer of 2023, when we traveled to Zambia to conduct a series of evangelistic meetings. Each day, I encouraged the students to memorize and recite Isaiah 41:10 as a source of courage, strength, and inspiration. That powerful verse became a daily reminder that God’s presence is greater than any fear or challenge we may face.

After returning from Zambia, I felt impressed to preserve the impact of that experience by writing this small book based on Isaiah 41:10. …

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The Five Tyrants: Breaking Free From The Forces That Control Us., Trevor A. O'Reggio

All Books

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No abstract provided.

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บทบาทพยาบาลในการป้องกันภาวะแทรกซ้อนและฟื้นฟูสมรรถภาพหัวใจในผู้ป่วยกล้ามเนื้อหัวใจตายเฉียบพลันกลุ่มเสี่ยงต่ำหลังได้รับการรักษาด้วยการถ่างขยายหลอดเลือดหัวใจ, ดารา วงษ์กวน

Journal of Nursing Research, Innovation, and Health

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บทความวิชาการนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อสังเคราะห์บทบาทของพยาบาลในการป้องกันภาวะแทรกซ้อนและการฟื้นฟูสมรรถภาพหัวใจในผู้ป่วยโรคกล้ามเนื้อหัวใจตายเฉียบพลันกลุ่มเสี่ยงต่ำภายหลังได้รับการรักษาด้วยการถ่างขยายหลอดเลือดหัวใจ โรคกล้ามเนื้อหัวใจตายเฉียบพลันเป็นภาวะที่รุนแรงที่สุดในกลุ่มอาการกล้ามเนื้อหัวใจขาดเลือดเฉียบพลัน เกิดจากการปริแตกของคราบไขมันบริเวณผนังหลอดเลือด ส่งผลให้เกิดการก่อตัวของลิ่มเลือดและการอุดตันของหลอดเลือดหัวใจ การรักษาด้วยการถ่างขยายหลอดเลือดหัวใจเป็นวิธีการรักษาที่มีประสิทธิภาพสูง ช่วยให้สามารถเปิดหลอดเลือดหัวใจได้อย่างรวดเร็ว โดยมีระยะเวลาเฉลี่ยตั้งแต่ผู้ป่วยมาถึงโรงพยาบาลจนสามารถเปิดหลอดเลือดหัวใจได้ประมาณ 54 นาที ส่งผลให้ความรุนแรงของโรคลดลง ผู้ป่วยฟื้นตัวได้เร็ว และมีระยะเวลาการนอนโรงพยาบาลสั้นลง ผู้ป่วยบางรายจึงสามารถจัดอยู่ในกลุ่มเสี่ยงต่ำและสามารถจำหน่ายออกจากโรงพยาบาลได้ภายใน 48–72 ชั่วโมง พยาบาลจึงมีบทบาทสำคัญในการดูแลผู้ป่วยตั้งแต่ระยะวิกฤตจนถึงระยะเตรียมความพร้อมก่อนจำหน่าย โดยการพยาบาลสามารถแบ่งออกเป็น 3 ระยะ ได้แก่ การป้องกันภาวะแทรกซ้อนใน 24 ชั่วโมงแรก การฟื้นฟูสมรรถภาพหัวใจและการปรับเปลี่ยนพฤติกรรมเสี่ยงในช่วง 24–48 ชั่วโมง และการส่งเสริมการฟื้นฟูสมรรถภาพหัวใจอย่างต่อเนื่องในช่วง 48–72 ชั่วโมง การดำเนินบทบาทของพยาบาลในแต่ละระยะมีส่วนสำคัญในการลดภาวะแทรกซ้อนส่งเสริมการฟื้นฟูสมรรถภาพหัวใจ และเตรียมความพร้อมก่อนจำหน่ายจากโรงพยาบาล ซึ่งจะช่วยลดการกลับเป็นซ้ำของโรคและส่งเสริมคุณภาพการดูแลผู้ป่วยอย่างต่อเนื่อง

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Metabolic Mind: A Critical Literature Review On The Influence Of Mindset On Metabolic Health, Jordan Daniel M.A., M.S.

Selected Full Text Dissertations, 2011-

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Evidence has demonstrated that psychological processes can influence metabolic functions, which are essential to overall health, as impaired energy metabolism can compromise physiological systems (Bobba-Alves N et al., 2022). Metabolic health is defined as a state of well-being characterized by optimal levels of blood glucose, lipids, cholesterol, blood pressure, and adiposity and is the absence of metabolic dysfunction, which encompasses but is not limited to cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity, and metabolic syndrome. A powerful psychological construct that has demonstrated its influence on health is a mindset. Defined as core beliefs or assumptions about oneself and the world, …

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Spotify's Bundle Battle: Uncovering The Flaws Of The Music Modernization Act And The Struggle For Fair Royalties In The Streaming Era, Jessica Jilla

Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal

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The note argues that Section 115 of the Music Modernization Act (MMA) is fundamentally flawed and fails to protect songwriters and publishers from systemic inefficiencies and exploitation. It contends that the current framework is too rigid to address emerging digital business models, necessitating a hybrid restructuring of the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) and the statutory licensing system to ensure equitable compensation.

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Modeling Inherited Retinal Disease In Zebrafish, Meet Patel

Theses and Dissertations--Biology

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Inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) affect millions of people worldwide. Majority of IRDs are caused by degeneration of rod and cone photoreceptor cells (PRCs) due to gene mutations. The overarching goal of my dissertation is to model and evaluate the molecular role of various gene candidates involved in IRDs such as cone rod dystrophy (CRD) and retinitis pigmentosa (RP).

Mutations in CDHR1, a photoreceptor specific cadherin have been associated with CRD and recapitulated in mouse CDHR1 knockouts. However, the molecular function of CDHR1 remains unknown. CDHR1 has been shown to localize at the leading edge of murine rod nascent outer segment …

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Preserving A Liturgical Identity: The Liturgical And Musical Heritage Of Roman Catholic Apostolic Women Religious In The United States Of America, Andrew G. Jennings

Doctor of Pastoral Music Projects and Theses

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This thesis examines the liturgical and musical heritage of Roman Catholic apostolic women religious in the United States and argues that their contributions represent a significant yet understudied dimension of American Catholic life. As many communities face declining numbers, the preservation of their liturgical and musical traditions becomes increasingly urgent. Using an interdisciplinary methodology that combines historical research, liturgical theology, pneumatology, phenomenology, narrative inquiry, and qualitative interviews, the study explores how women religious have shaped and preserved communal identity through liturgy, music, and apostolic ministry.

The research traces the historical development of apostolic women religious from their emergence in the …

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Gradual Disordering, Billie June Brand

Art and Art History Honors Projects

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My Studio Art Honors Project engages the grid as a contradictory format: one that simultaneously represents empirical order (graphs and maps), and a domestic visual language that rejects a single point of view (weaving). Gradual Disordering exists within this tension: referencing cluttered interior space, non-linear organizations, and repetition as world-building. I layer materials–photos, archival images, and journal pages–into multiple woven, painted, and ceramic abstractions. Nest-like objects perch out of reach, viewed from below. Large-scale grids and paper weavings warp in space, looked at and looked past. With additions and deletions in each iteration, the grid continually changes.

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2025-2026 Library & Learning Annual Review, Library & Learning, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Library & Learning Annual Reviews

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Digital version of the 2025-2026 Annual Review for Library & Learning at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

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Bridging The Gap: A Resource Toolkit To Support Clients Beyond Discharge, Kaleigh G. Williams

Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstone Posters

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This Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstone was completed at The Medical Center–Franklin, a rural critical access hospital offering outpatient, acute, and post-acute rehabilitation services. The project aligned with the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) focus areas of Leadership, Education, and Advocacy through the development of a Resource Toolkit to support caregivers, clients, and rehabilitation specialists during hospitalization and discharge planning.Through discussions with stakeholders regarding social determinants of health and occupational justice, a need for improved access to community resources was identified. In response, a comprehensive toolkit was developed containing more than 60 resources focused on client education, caregiver support, …

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Occupational Therapy’S Role In Health, Wellness, And Community Engagement In Rural Texas, Maggie Hall

Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstone Posters

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This Applied Leadership Experience (ALE) and Doctoral Capstone was completed at Colston Physical Rehabilitation & Wellness Center in Kingsville, Texas. The primary ACOTE focus areas addressed were advocacy and education. This capstone aimed to explore community perspectives on health and wellness while identifying gaps in health knowledge and access to community resources and streamline acute care evaluations to minimize readmission rates.

A needs assessment was conducted through community health and wellness questionnaires, stakeholder collaboration, and review of local demographic and health data.  Kingsville, TX is a rural community with higher-than-average rates of poverty and obesity. Findings revealed a need for …

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Evaluation Of A Nicotine Prevention Program In A Third Grade Classroom, Jennifer A. Pile

DNP Projects

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Purpose: The purpose of this project was to increase knowledge of nicotine products and promote negative perceptions of nicotine use among third-grade students through early prevention education.

Background: Prevention is key and to prevent nicotine use, there must be an educational program with that aim in a much younger population. Third grade encompasses 8-, 9-, and 10-year-olds. This group is in the middle childhood stage and begin more complex thinking and problem-solving skills. There is physical and emotional development among this group.

Methods: This is a quasi-experimental study among third grade students in Breckinridge County Kentucky with pretest and …

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The Concrete Picket Fence: Reconnecting Interstate-Straddled Urban Communities, Brian J. Koluch

Pell Scholars and Senior Theses

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Within the ongoing dialogue on substantive equity, the circumstances regarding enduring issues faced by black urban neighborhoods are called into question. Cities across the United States typically have major automotive arteries that tend to cut through or past said neighborhoods. Advocates argue that it is increasingly apparent that these systems of infrastructure especially in regard to these neighborhoods have been constructed in racist manners. Urban Interstates majorly contribute to equity disadvantages, as well as environmental hazards such as increased rates of asthma and respiratory disease. By mixing and matching various forms of equitable infrastructure, such as with cap parks, public …

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Accessibility And Inclusion Within Girl Scouts, Morgan N. Minter

Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstone Posters

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My 14-week doctoral capstone and Applied Leadership Experience (ALE) was completed with the Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road Council. Focusing on Program Development and Advocacy, the project aimed to increase accessibility and inclusion through occupational therapy-informed resources and leader education. A literature review and needs assessment identified a need for practical accessibility resources within Girl Scout programming. Drawing on my experience as both a former Girl Scout and occupational therapy student, I recognized opportunities to better support neurodivergent youth and youth with disabilities through evidence-based, inclusive practices. Using evidence review, program observation, and collaboration, I completed an accessibility assessment …

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Factors Influencing Senior Practicum Readiness For Nursing Practice: A Descriptive Correlational Study, Beth Nease Phd, Dnp, Rn, Ne-Bc, Cynthia F. Corbett Phd, Rn, Faan, Stephanie Armstrong Phd, Msn, Rn, Kesheng Wang Phd, Ma, Bs, Kathy Casey, Kong Chen

Faculty Publications

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Background:

This study investigated the influence of belongingness, self-efficacy, and clinical learning support on readiness for nursing practice and explored the role of demographic factors and nursing program differences.

Method:

A quantitative, descriptive approach was used to explore undergraduate prelicensure senior nursing students' perceptions across the United States.

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Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple linear regression demonstrated students in traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs reported significantly higher scores across all domains compared with those in associate degree programs (p < .01). Similarly, students in programs with ≤400 clinical hours and those assigned only one preceptor scored significantly higher on all measures (p < .01 and p < .05, respectively). Regression analysis indicated self-efficacy and learning support explained 47.9% of the variance in practice readiness (p < .05).

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These findings share how clinical experiences shape students' readiness for nursing practice. Recommendations …

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Impact Of Land Use On Soil Properties, Clay Mineralogy, And Behavior Of Ammonium Across A Precipitation Gradient, Isabel Delamater

Theses and Dissertations--Plant and Soil Sciences

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Like soil texture, clay mineralogy is considered a permanent or inherent characteristic of soils reflecting the influence of soil forming factors over long periods of time. Despite the importance of clay mineralogy in providing ecosystem services, much remains unknown about whether land use (native grassland sod versus no-tillage) can modify clay mineralogy under short periods of time. Furthermore, in no-tillage agroecosystems, lower crop yields are often ascribed to immobilization of added N fertilizer where inorganic nitrogen (such as ammonium) is converted to organic nitrogen. The possible role of clay mineralogy in retaining added ammonium has been overlooked in no-tillage systems. …

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Integrated Crop Management For Hemp (Cannabis Sativa L.) Grain Production In Kentucky, Maria M. Ricciardi

Theses and Dissertations--Plant and Soil Sciences

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Cannabis sativa L. is legally defined (U.S.) as hemp if the total tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration remains less than 0.3% on a dry weight basis. Hemp can be produced for cannabinoid extraction, fiber, or grain. Hempseed meal and hempseed oil were approved as feed ingredients for chickens and performance horses in Kentucky. To leverage this opportunity, production requires improvement through an integrated crop management approach. This dissertation (1) reports the main arthropod and disease pests impacting hemp grain; (2) identifies grain yield components and their relationship with corn earworm, Helicoverpa zea (Boddie) (CEW); (3) evaluates Fusarium head blight (FHB) development across …

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Evaluating Spatial Variability Of Corn Yield Response To Phosphorus Fertilizer For Improved Precision Phosphorus Management, Jennifer Fridgen

Theses and Dissertations--Plant and Soil Sciences

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Soil scientists did not develop soil test-based fertilizer recommendations to support precision nutrient management. Knowledge of crop responses to applied essential nutrients, such as phosphorus (P), and the processes governing these responses at high spatial resolution are necessary to improve precision agronomic recommendations. This dissertation investigates the limitations of current soil sampling methodologies and recommendation frameworks for crop response to fertilizer, with particular emphasis on P fertility in Kentucky (KY) corn production. The first study examined the relationship between the resolution of systematic grid sampling and the spatial structure of soil test variables (Mehlich-3 P (M3P), Mehlich-3 potassium (M3K), and …

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Medical Students' Self-Competency Perceptions Providing Patient Grief And Bereavement Support, Ashley Grant

PCOM Psychology Dissertations

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The objective of this study was to identify whether (a) course curriculum on the topic, (b) personal grief and loss experience, (c) extracurricular training or educational experiences on the topic, (d) clinical experiences, and (e) general self-efficacy perceptions predict medical students’ perceived competency conducting grief and bereavement support for patients. Additionally, the study evaluated trends in perceived competency concerning the intended specialty for residency. Lastly, the present study aims to better understand medical students' overall average self-competency perceptions in conducting grief and bereavement care to their patients. Data was collected from social media groups and through direct contact with medical …

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The Biology Of Soulmates: Are We Wired For Connection?, Christiane Betfarhad

Scientific Kenyon: The Neuroscience Edition

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No abstract provided.

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Your Brain's Favorite Cheat Code: The Neuroscience Of Self-Affirmation, Maeve Mclaughlin

Scientific Kenyon: The Neuroscience Edition

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No abstract provided.

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Think It, Believe It, Receive It, Angelia Nguyen

Scientific Kenyon: The Neuroscience Edition

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No abstract provided.

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Robots Are Watching You Sleep: The Hidden World Of Sleep Trackers, Luke Latterman

Scientific Kenyon: The Neuroscience Edition

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No abstract provided.

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Additional Information For Fully Anharmonic Ir Spectra Of Neutral Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons With Up To 38 Carbons, Nolan J. H. White, Vincent J. Esposito, Christiaan Boersma, Louis J. Allamandola, Jesse D. Bregman, Alexandros Maragkoudakis, Pasquale Temi, Ryan C. Fortenberry

Faculty and Student Publications

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Interstellar aromatic infrared band (AIB) spectra are showing strong agreement with presently-computed, anharmonic spectra for various types of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) determined using a novel semi-empirical quantum chemical method. Since the AIB spectrum is a blend of emission spectra from a vast number of different PAHs, likely with an array of different molecular structures, the spectra for a sample set of 31 PAHs ranging in size from naphthalene (C$_{10}$H$_8$) up to circumbiphenyl (C$_{38}$H$_{16}$) are combined giving consideration to almost all PAH structural motifs. The computed, numerical quartic force fields coupled to second-order vibrational perturbation theory clearly confirm that PAH …

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Seeing Is Believing? Deepfakes In Financial Markets, Hadar Y. Jabotinsky, Michal Lavi

Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal

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An AI-powered tool recently mimicked Warren Buffett's image and voice so convincingly that even his own family could have been deceived. This striking example highlights the transformative potential of voice cloning and deepfakes. This innovative technology leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to create hyper-realistic audio and video content. By blurring the boundaries between authenticity and synthetic creation, deepfakes make it possible to fabricate moments that never occurred. Recent advancements in AI and user-friendly software have made deepfakes more accessible andfurther contributed to the proliferation of deepfakes, enabling even individuals with minimal technical skills to produce compelling deepfakes at little to no …

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Power Play: The Battle For Copyright Control In Emulation, Ryan Borja

Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal

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The note argues that the current legal framework prioritizes commercial interests and developer rights over the preservation of older video games. To reconcile the tension between copyright protection and the public interest in cultural preservation, the analysis proposes legislative solutions such as compulsory licensing schemes or the creation of a dedicated federal preservation agency.

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Some Respect Reserved? Survey Experiment Insights On The Perception Of Creative Commons And Copyright Infringement, Thomas H. Rousse

Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal

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Since its inception, Creative Commons has introduced new ways for creators to grant licenses to the public without cost or the need for negotiation by breaking up rights provided by copyright and making a subset of those rights available to anyone willing to abide by the conditions of the license. Its widespread adoption has democratized open licensing for creators beyond the software context these licenses originated within. Although the success of Creative Commons as a community is plain, relatively little information is available about its perception by the general public. Aggressive litigation by Creative Commons licensors has put the organization …

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Private Canvas, Government Expression: Protest Art & The Government Speech Doctrine, Melanie P. Rigden

Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal

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The note argues that protest art is fundamentally incompatible with the government speech doctrine and should not be subject to its principles. It contends that applying this doctrine to political expression allows the government to suppress dissenting viewpoints and engage in censorship under the pretext of exercising its own speech rights.

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