Original Post Exchange News Content Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:32:00 GMT http://www.freedomproject.us/post-exchange Evidence that may be re-introduced in the Anthony McKinney case has stalled the question of whether student journalists qualify under the Illinois Reporter’s Act. http://www.freedomproject.us/post-exchange/Article-Northwestern_student_journalists_protection_still_unanswered.aspx Fri, 25 June 2010 17:00:00 GMT Violent video game advertisements cannot be banned by the Chicago Transit Authority, according to a court-approved settlement. http://www.freedomproject.us/post-exchange/Article-Video_game_ad_ban_dropped.aspx Fri, 4 June 2010 5:00:00 GMT Cook County Circuit Court Judge Diane Cannon has scheduled oral arguments on the state’s attorney’s subpoena which will determine whether student journalists at Northwestern University will have to turn over their notes and interviews to the state. http://www.freedomproject.us/post-exchange/Article-Court_hearing_set_on_subpoena_for_Northwestern_student_journalists_notes.aspx Wed, 26 May 2010 6:00:00 GMT Roxana Saberi talks about experience in Iran's Evin Prison. http://www.freedomproject.us/post-exchange/Article-Journalist_Roxana_Saberi_tells_personal_story_of_imprisonment.aspx Tues, 13 April 2010 19:15:00 GMT Paul Butler discusses jury nullification, power of hip-hop. http://www.freedomproject.us/post-exchange/Article-Former_prosecutor_mixes_music_with_criminal_justice_reform.aspx Thurs, 8 April 2010 19:15:00 GMT Paul Butler, author of “Let’s Get Free: A Hip-Hop Theory of Justice,” talks about jury nullification, and current issues in the war on drugs and criminal justice with Post-Exchange reporter Jamie Loo. http://www.freedomproject.us/post-exchange/Article-Questions_and_answers_with_Paul_Butler.aspx Thurs, 8 April 2010 19:15:00 GMT Experts say political speech often collides with copyright and trademark laws. http://www.freedomproject.us/post-exchange/Article-Pop_culture_and_politicians.aspx Tue, 6 April 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.freedomproject.us/post-exchange/Article-Mitt_Romney_speaks_on_American_exceptionalism.aspx Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:00:00 GMT City looks to Wheaton, which just passed an invocation ordinance. http://www.freedomproject.us/post-exchange/Article-Prayer_debate_continues_in_Elmhurst.aspx Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:00:00 GMT Chicago hosts first listening session in preparation for national study. http://www.freedomproject.us/post-exchange/Article-GLBT_housing_discrimination_listening_session.aspx Mon, 8 Mar 2010 18:00:00 GMT Spoken word platform gives youth a platform to express themselves. http://www.freedomproject.us/post-exchange/Article-Louder_than_a_Bomb_spoken_word_preview.aspx Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:00:00 GMT Latest court filings suggest student records are unnecessary in exoneration case. http://www.freedomproject.us/post-exchange/Article-McKinney_evidence_could_quash_NU_subpoenas.aspx Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:00:00 GMT Agenda procedures discussion must be first, chair says. http://www.freedomproject.us/post-exchange/Article-Elmhurst_prayer_issue_hold.aspx Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:40:00 GMT Elmhurst residents voice opinions, issue sent to committee. http://www.freedomproject.us/post-exchange/Article-Elmhurst_prayer_debate.aspx Tue, 2 Feb 2010 15:40:00 GMT Editors of the Stevenson High School newspaper resigned last week after nearly two months of simmering tensions with administrators on newspaper issues. http://www.freedomproject.us/post-exchange/Article-Stevenson_statesman_editors_resign.aspx Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:40:00 GMT Judge Dismisses Twitter Defamation Lawsuit. http://www.freedomproject.us/post-exchange/Article-Judge_dismisses_twitter_defamation_lawsuit.aspx Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:40:00 GMT Professional groups weigh in on court battle for notes and grades. http://www.freedomproject.us/post-exchange/Article-Medill_student_journalists_supported_by_news_organizations.aspx Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:40:00 GMT CTA cannot enforce ban on violent video game advertisements, judge says. http://www.freedomproject.us/post-exchange/Article-CTA_cannot_enforce_video_game_ad_ban_court_injunction.aspx Fri, 8 Jan 2010 15:40:00 GMT Expert says schools should develop year round policy on religion in classrooms http://www.freedomproject.us/post-exchange/Article-school_holiday_displays.aspx Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:00:00 GMT Statesman editors and supporters address school board on censorship issues http://www.freedomproject.us/post-exchange/Article-Stevenson_statesman_schoolboard.aspx Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:00:00 GMT Congress action on renewals stalled in midst of healthcare debate http://www.freedomproject.us/post-exchange/Article-Patriot_Act.aspx Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:00:00 GMT Students felt forced to publish latest newspaper edition after disagreement with administrators http://www.freedomproject.us/post-exchange/Article-Stevenson_Statesman.aspx Thu, 3 Dec 2009 17:00:00 GMT Elena Milashina carries on the work of her slain colleagues http://www.freedomproject.us/post-exchange/Article-Elena_Milashina.aspx Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT The Berlin Wall fell 20 years ago today, reunifying Germany http://www.freedomproject.us/post-exchange/Article-Berlin_Wall_anniversary.aspx Mon, 9 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT Despite growing popularity tattoo community still faces discrimination. http://www.freedomproject.us/post-exchange/Article-Tattoos.aspx Thu, 5 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT Former senator and presidential candidate George McGovern discusses latest cause and latest book. http://www.freedomproject.us/post-exchange/Article-McGovern_Lincoln.aspx Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:00:00 GMT Former Sen. George McGovern said health care reform can be achieved in a one sentence bill. http://www.freedomproject.us/post-exchange/Article-McGovern_Medicare.aspx Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:00:00 GMT Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright discusses International Affairs http://www.freedomproject.us/post-exchange/Article-Womens_issues_central_to_foreign_policy.aspx Fri, 9 Oct 2009 17:00:00 GMT While supporters of a 2016 Olympics in Chicago are on a media blitz before Friday’s International Olympic Committee vote, they will likely be more camera-shy with planning information if the city wins the bid. http://www.freedomproject.us/post-exchange/Article-Public_information_on_Olympics_process_scarce.aspx Thu, 1 Oct 2009 17:00:00 GMT Go back to your childhood. Imagine being age 6, 7 or 8 years-old and playing with your friends outside. Suddenly, you hear gunfire and bombs. http://www.freedomproject.us/post-exchange/Article-Survivors_of_war_in_Sudan_reflect_on_past.aspx Tue, 15 Sept 2009 17:00:00 GMT Sweeping changes to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) have been signed into the law, which open government advocates say will result in better access to public documents and more government transparency. http://www.mergeworld.com/staging/postexchange/Article-Illinois_Freedom_of_Information_Act.aspx Fri, 4 Sept 2009 17:00:00 GMT The right to vote, at age 18. Increasing the minimum wage. Employment opportunities for the disabled. Massachusetts Sen. Edward M. Kennedy helped make these civil rights and quality of life initiatives possible. The senator passed away at the age of 77 late Tuesday night. http://www.mergeworld.com/staging/postexchange/Article-Senator_leaves_long_legacy.aspx Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:00:00 GMT The Chicago Transit Authority’s rule prohibiting advertisements for violent video games is being challenged in court for allegedly violating constitutionally protected speech. http://www.mergeworld.com/staging/postexchange/Article-Video_game_ad_ban.aspx Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:00:00 GMT CHICAGO – The hateful yelling, obscenities and dirty looks from those passing by is nothing new to Elizabeth Phelps. http://www.mergeworld.com/staging/postexchange/Article-Westboro_Baptist_Church_visits_Chicago.aspx Fri, 7 Aug 2009 17:00:00 GMT The Federal Bureau of Prisons is considering a new rule that could severely limit what religious publications inmates have access to, according to the proposal’s opponents. http://www.mergeworld.com/staging/postexchange/Article-Restrictions_on_religious_publications_considered.aspx Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:00:00 GMT Housing rights for the developmentally disabled in Illinois won’t change for now, after a court ruling that dismisses the class action portion of the Ligas v. Maram lawsuit. http://www.mergeworld.com/staging/postexchange/Article-Judge_denies_class_action_status.aspx Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:00:00 GMT CHICAGO—Amanda Umstatte strode confidently past her mother and handed a slightly crinkled handwritten letter to the judge. http://www.mergeworld.com/staging/postexchange/Article-Housing_rights_choice_rests_with_judge.aspx Thu, 2 Jul 2009 17:00:00 GMT