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Peer reviewedHall, Kermit L. – OAH Magazine of History, 1995
Maintains that "New York Times v. Sullivan" (1964) was the greatest political libel case ever decided by the Supreme Court. Asserts that it is a monument to the idea that open political discourse is the best guarantee of democratic self-governance. (CFR)
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Constitutional History, Constitutional Law
Peer reviewedUrofsky, Melvin I. – OAH Magazine of History, 1995
Contends that, although religious freedom is a key feature of U.S. democracy, it has had a relatively short and modern history. Discusses the issues, court opinions, and historical significance of the 1940 "Minersville School District v. Gobitis" U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding Jehovah's Witnesses and the Pledge of Allegiance to…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Constitutional History, Constitutional Law, Court Judges
Peer reviewedMoore, Wayne D. – OAH Magazine of History, 1995
Asserts that freedom of speech issues were among the first major confrontations in U.S. constitutional law. Maintains that lessons from the controversies surrounding the Sedition Act of 1798 have continuing practical relevance. Describes and discusses the significance of freedom of speech to the U.S. political system. (CFR)
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Colonial History (United States), Constitutional History
