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California Video Game Labeling Law Struck Down (9th Circuit Upholds District Court)

Mike Tully on March 3rd, 2009

(Mike’s note:  The State of California, concerned about the effects of video games on minors, passed a law requiring labeling and restriction of sales to kids.  The 9th Circuit agreed with an earlier District Court opinion that the State did not have sufficient evidence to justify the restrictions, that the law was too broad, and [...]

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Oceanside teen sues Facebook, ex-classmates for $3M

Mike Tully on March 3rd, 2009

BY REID J. EPSTEIN | reid.epstein@newsday.com 9:55 PM EST, March 2, 2009 An Oceanside teenager is suing four former high school classmates, their parents and Facebook for $3 million for allegedly bullying her in a private forum on the social-networking service. Denise Finkel, who is now a student at the University at Albany, filed a [...]

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Elmbrook keeps graduations at church; group threatens lawsuit

Mike Tully on March 3rd, 2009

By Amy Hetzner of the Journal Sentinel A local school district’s decision to go ahead with scheduled graduations at Elmbrook Church increases the likelihood of a federal lawsuit, according to an attorney who represents a group that advocates for separation of church and state. Americans United for Separation of Church and State gave Waukesha County [...]

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‘School spycams to stop bullying’ (Malaysia)

Mike Tully on March 3rd, 2009

By Hamidah Atannews@nst.com.my PUTRAJAYA: Closed-circuit television cameras can help reduce bullying incidents in schools. Unfortunately, not all schools can afford to have the devices installed in their premises, Education director-general Datuk Alimuddin Mohd Dom said yesterday. “Of course, schools can have the CCTVs, but they have to buy it using the money collected through the [...]

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LGBT Students Remain Suicide Risks Despite Changing Attitude & Laws

Mike Tully on March 3rd, 2009

by Scott Stiffler EDGE Contributor Tuesday Mar 3, 2009   Teen suicide is a serious problem, but among LGBT youth, it has been catastrophic. Although reliable statistics that break out LGBT students are hard to come by, advocates point to anecdotal evidence, news reports and their own experience in the field to highlight the seriousness [...]

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