Free Speech and Technology

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Books and Book Chapters

"Electronic Surveillance," Chapter 28, Cato Handbook for Policymakers, 7th Edition (2009).

"National ID Systems," Chapter 29, Cato Handbook for Policymakers, 7th Edition (2009).

"Regulation of Electronic Speech and Commerce," Chapter 30, Cato Handbook for Policymakers, 7th Edition (2009).

"Telecommunications, Broadband, and Media Policy," Chapter 37, Cato Handbook for Policymakers, 7th Edition (2009).

Who Rules the Net? edited by Adam Thierer and Clyde Wayne Crews Jr. (2003).

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Cato Studies

"Publication Practices for Transparent Government," by Jim Harper, Briefing Paper no. 121, September 23, 2011

"Fairness 2.0: Media Content Regulation in the 21st Century," by Robert Corn-Revere, Policy Analysis no. 651, November 10, 2009

"Broadcast Localism and the Lessons of the Fairness Doctrine," by John Samples, Policy Analysis no. 639, May 27, 2009

"The Durable Internet: Preserving Network Neutrality without Regulation," by Timothy B. Lee, Policy Analysis no. 626, November 12, 2008

"Free Speech and the 527 Prohibition," by Stephen Hoersting, Briefing Paper no. 96, April 3, 2006

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Articles and Newsletters

"Apple v. Free Speech?" by Tim Lee, TechKnowledge no. 96, February 3, 2005.

"Howard Stern and the Future of Media Censorship," by Adam Thierer, TechKnowledge no. 90, October 11, 2004.

"The "Rathergate" Incident: Remembering Why Separation of Press and State Is Vital," by Adam Thierer, TechKnowledge no. 88, September 30, 2004.

"Censoring Violence in Media," by Adam Thierer, TechKnowledge, no. 86, August 10, 2004.

"Media Ownership Regulation Redux: A Reality Check," by Adam Thierer, TechKnowledge no. 85, June 30, 2004.

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Opinion and Commentary

"Blackout Protesting SOPA, PIPA Bills Makes Statement on Censorship," by Julian Sanchez and David Segal, Newark Star-Ledger, January 19, 2012

"SOPA, Internet Regulation And the Economics of Piracy," by Julian Sanchez, Wired (Online), January 18, 2012

"Focus on Innovation Instead," by Julian Sanchez, The New York Times (Online), January 18, 2012

"The Internet Is Not Government's to Regulate," by Jim Harper, Orange County Register, January 18, 2012

"Time for the Supreme Court to End FCC Indecency Censorship," by Ilya Shapiro, Berin Szoka, Emma Llanso, Lee Tien and John Bergmayer, Huffington Post, January 11, 2012

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Legal Briefs

FCC v. Fox Television Stations, November 10, 2011 (PDF, 268 KB)

Faith Center Church Evangelistic Ministries v. Glover, August 8, 2007 (PDF, 56 KB)

Davenport v. Washington Education Association, November 13, 2006 (PDF, 76 KB)

Boy Scouts of America v. Dale, June 1, 2000 (PDF, 223 KB)

Events

"The Internet and Social Media: Tools of Freedom or Tools of Oppression?," February 25, 2011 [Student Forum]

"In Search of Jefferson's Moose: Notes on the State of Cyberspace ," February 4, 2009 [Book Forum]

"Future Imperfect: Technology and Freedom in an Uncertain World," November 6, 2008 [Book Forum]

"FEC v. Wisconsin Right to Life, McCain v. Wisconsin Right to Life, Does the First Amendment Protect Political Speech?," April 25, 2007 [Center For Constitutional Studies Oral Argument Debriefing]

"The Dangers of Disclosure: The Unintended Consequences of Campaign Regulations for Free Speech and Privacy," March 27, 2007 [Policy Forum]

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Speeches and Congressional Testimony

"Concerning The Megan Meier Cyberbullying Prevention Act (H.R. 1966); The Adolescent Web Awareness Requires Education Act (H.R. 3630)," by Harvey Silvergate, Congressional Testimony, September 30, 2009.

"Overcoming Mythology in the Debate over Media Ownership," Adam Thierer, Congressional Testimony, September 28, 2004.

"Thinking About the Next Telecom Act," Adam Thierer, Congressional Testimony, April 28, 2004.

"Rating Entertainment Ratings: How Well are They Working for Parents, and What can be Done to Improve Them?" Roger Pilon, Congressional Testimony, July 25, 2001.

"The Presidential System and Campaign Reform," by Roger Pilon, testimony before the Committee on Rules and Administration, United States Senate, March 29, 2000. Broadcast on C-SPAN, March 29, 2000.

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