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By Lee Levine
Lawyer, Levine Sullivan & Koch
In the United States, the government may not prevent the publication of a newspaper, even when there is reason to believe that it is about to reveal information that will endanger our national security. FULL STORY>



Amid wrenching change, some hopeful signs for journalism
By Gene Policinski New-media technology and good, old-fashioned reporting can combine to give more people more news in more ways than ever. 04.18.10 		 
Wis. Legislature passes journalist-shield bill
Gov. Jim Doyle says he will sign measure protecting journalists, in most cases, from having to reveal confidential sources in court. 04.22.10


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