Surf these sites: 4Censorship -- Guide to censorship issues, annotated links, from 4anything.com A Brief History of Banned Music in the United States -- A selective on-line chronicle of popular music that has been censored, banned, suppressed, or altered against the wishes of its creators. Academic Freedom in USA -- The U.S. Supreme Court says that academic freedom is part of the First Amendment rights, but -- in practice -- courts give little protection to individual professors. Article 19 - the International Centre Against Censorship -- Named after Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 19 works worldwide to combat censorship by promoting freedom of expression and access to official information through local partners and a global law program. Australian Internet Censorship -- Learn how to protest against the attempts of Australia''s Liberal Party to censor the Internet. Ban the Bible -- A personal essay: the Christian Bible is just as controversial and inappropriate as, say, Harry Potter or The Catcher in the Rye. Banned Book and Censorship Resources -- "Books are dangerous. They make you think...feel...wonder They make you ask questions." Banned Books On-Line -- A ". . . special exhibit of books that have been the objects of censorship or censorship attempts." An extensive directory of links to online texts. Banned Books Week (September 20 - 27) -- Peruse a selection of articles and information on the week. Censorship Alert by FACT -- FACT - the First Amendment Cyber Tribute has compiled a list of censorship issues that challenge the First Amendment. Censorship Project -- Ohio University''s CALL Lab hosts this site with issues, definitions, annotated links about Censorship. Citizens Supporting Open Libraries -- (CSOL) - promotes and defends freedom to access and read constitutionally protected material in the public libraries of Oklahoma, fighting against censorship and fighting for open access to information. Courage in Student Journalism Awards -- Awards presented to five students who have "shown determination, despite difficulty and resistance, in exercising their First Amendment press rights". Equality in Florida -- Ten Women Sue for Right to be topfree/topless in Brevard County Florida, seeking equality and liberty and equal rights via lawsuit against patriarchy. Please help support freedom. Feminists Against Censorship -- Not all feminists support the censorship of sexual media - a look at feminists opposing censorship. Freedom of Speech, Shielding Children, and Transcending Balancing -- Prof. Eugene Volokh, UCLA Law School provides intelligent review of major issues in "cyber law" and free speech. Heckler''s Veto & Free Speech -- Review of "heckler''s veto" in USA and legal discussion of the justification for freedom of speech used by the U.S. Supreme Court in the "marketplace of ideas" metaphor. Index on Censorship Home Page -- Index on Censorship is a bi-monthly magazine for free speech Machine Age: FBI''s Shutter Speed -- The Monitor: FBI''s Shutter Speed by Mark Boal. Subversive Filmmaker Attracts the Wrong Kind of Agent. [The Village Voice] Morality in Media -- National interfaith organization established in 1962 to combat obscenity and to uphold decency standards in the media. MIM maintains the National Obscenity Law Center, a clearinghouse for legal materials on obscenity law. No Censorship HERE! -- Discussion of hot contemporary political issues, good interactive site. Philip Atkinson defines and explains civilization -- He aims to give the subject a simplicity and clarity which is enhanced by utilising contemporary rather than historical evidence. Political Correctness -- An explanation of the nature, origin and impact of Political Correctness Project Censored -- Explores and publicizes censorship in our society by locating important stories about which the public should be aware but is not, for one reason or another. Rock Out Censorship -- Fighting censors of popular music. Contains information on the organization, lists ''friends'' and ''enemies'' of the fight, and outlines how you can help. The Censorship Pages -- Information on Censorship of the Written Word -- The Censorship Pages provides information and resorces about censorship and why and how it occurs. Very informative and interactive - you are encouraged to get involved! The Free Speech Rulebook -- Jonathon Blumen provides thoughtful discussion about roots and current status of free speech. The National Coalition Against Censorship -- NCAC aims to educate and mobilize the community against acts of censorship.
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