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Group advocating church-state separation condemns ‘Pulpit freedom Sunday’

By | 09.30.11 | 1:17 pm | More from The Iowa Independent

A national group that advocates for the separation of church and state is urging members of the evangelical clergy to reject the Alliance Defense Fund’s “Pulpit Freedom Sunday” on Oct. 2.

“This is an appalling attempt by the Religious Right to turn houses of worship into house of partisan politics,” More…

Franken stresses importance of net neutrality at South by Southwest

By | 03.14.11 | 5:00 pm | More from The Minnesota Independent

Sen. Al Franken headed to Austin, Texas, on Monday to speak about net neutrality at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival, one of the largest film, music and interactive gatherings. In his speech, Franken said that net neutrality is important for many of the artists who showcase their talents at More…

Report: Federal Agencies of Two Minds on Freedom of Speech

By | 10.17.08 | 1:25 pm

Federal agencies have inconsistent media policies when it comes to allowing scientists to share information with journalists, concludes a new study by the Union of Concerned Scientists.

The nonpartisan, nonprofit group issued a “report card” grading 15 federal agencies on their communication policies. Some agencies, it found,  “stifle communication” even More…