The United States Supreme Court has established the "actual malice" rule for libel suits brought by public officials, public figures, and private citizens involved in matters of public or general concern. To recover damages, such plaintiffs must plead and prove that a defamatory statement of fact or opinion was made with actual malice,…

Describes the position of the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom in their struggle against censorship attempts. (GB)

Retraces the series of events in English and colonial American history which led to the Constitution's First Amendment prohibiting interference with free speech and free press. (Author/NH)

While there are still vast differences of opinion over tactics and armament, the intellecual freedom campaign has come a long way from Atlantic City. (Author)

A speech presented at the Galaxy Conference, December 1969, concerns the need for both constructive criticism of the press and freedom of expression for the mass media. (MF)

A discussion of independent newspapers as reflecting the needs and emotions of high school students, and of common adult authoritarian reactions to them. (JW)

Based on a paper given at an Association of American Library Schools meeting in New Orleans, January 14, 1967.

Argues that there is a place in the classroom for both the scientific facts of evolution and the mystery and beauty of creation metaphors. (MM)

America's founders granted to the press, alone among private institutions, the task of protecting the Constitution. Washington, DC correspondents are aware of this responsibility and proud of their independence. (SR)

Notes that despite recent United States Supreme Court decisions that have been unfavorable to the press, a First Amendment-based conditional privilege protecting the editorial process against governmental intrusion survives. (FL)