Considers whether the media as a whole provide a rich marketplace of ideas. Concludes that the range of ideas and information is relatively narrow due to the nature of ownership and media economics, resulting in a homogenization of content. (PD)

The author looks back to see whether lessons from the past might help as we face the present and future. He offers quotes from H.S. Commager's "Our Schools Have Kept Us Free"; Deanne W. Mallot, president of Cornell University; and the faculty of George Peabody College for Teachers. (CT)

Questions a recent court decision in which public school employees who gathered on their own time on school property for prayer meetings and religious discussion were found to be in violation of the school district's policy prohibiting prayer meetings and in violation of the Constitution. (MD)

Discusses the censorship of Mark Twain's "Huckleberry Finn" since it was first published in 1885. Highlights include Twain's public image, viewpoints of censors, the banning of the book and school censorship cases, and the celebration of the centennial of "Huckleberry Finn." Nine references are cited. (EJS)

The author discusses the importance of reestablishing effective programs of moral and civic education. He examines academic freedom, educational philosophy, the role of education, the relationship between moral and ethical training and the well-being of the free society, the dismantling of traditional standards, and preparing the young for…

Argues that institutions should be free to define their missions, manage fiscal affairs, and determine organizational actions. At the same time they have the responsibility to report the degree to which their goals are being met, manage funds adequately, and provide financial accounting reports. (JOW)

Describes Mary Baldwin College's course designed to prepare students to face the changing international press environment and to participate in the international debate on press freedom. (CRH)

The question of when and why do scholars become revolutionaries is discussed by historically comparing the scholars of Vietnam and Western Sudan during national revolutions. (ND)

Recent court litigation in the civil rights areas of freedom of speech, freedom of the press, personal appearance, freedom from racial and sexual discrimination, and due process have served notice that the end result of education ("the democratic way of life") must be accomplished by democratic means. (MB)

Reviews state and federal court cases involving the admission, grading, and dismissal of college students according to academic standards established by the faculty. Concludes that the courts have generally refused to overturn faculty decisions based on purely academic standards. (JG)

What should college and university administrators do when the First Amendment seemingly conflicts with tightly held institutional values? Should administrators block, discourage, or attempt to adjudicate speech because it doesn't agree with their belief systems or institutional mission statements? This reader-friendly handbook addresses the…

This publication aims to inform students and adults about the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child established in 1989. The Convention is the first international legal instrument to designate guarantees for children's human rights. It provides a single, up-to-date global perspective on the rights of the child which have been…

The International Communication Division of the proceedings contains the following 18 papers: "Spy or Scapegoat: A News Framing Study of the 'New York Times'' Coverage of the Wen Ho Lee Case" (Jia Lin & Junhao Hong); "Individual Perceptions of International Correspondents in the Middle East: An Obstacle to Fair News?" (Dina…