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Setting 1st Amendment Myths On Fire In A Crowded Theater

2 years 8 months ago
For years, we’ve written about the many, many, many ways in which people are wrong about the 1st Amendment, from trotting out the “fire in a crowded theater” line (for which we have a t-shirt, mug, pillow, and notebook) or how people falsely believe that hate speech is not protected by the 1st Amendment (it […]
Mike Masnick

Missouri's Crown Valley Winery Being Sued Over Bacteria in Iced Coffee

2 years 8 months ago
A company that produces alcoholic coffee drinks filed a lawsuit yesterday in federal court seeking more than $20 million in damages from the Missouri winery that canned its beverages. The suit alleges the product became contaminated with an alcohol-resistant bacteria during the canning process, ruining thousands of cases of product.
Ryan Krull

States shield addresses of judges, workers after threats

2 years 8 months ago
More and more states are shielding the home addresses of judges and other public employees following attacks or threats made against them. The new laws add a layer of secrecy to government documents as a means of improving the personal safety of officials.
DAVID A. LIEB

Man wanted in south St. Louis bank robbery

2 years 8 months ago
The robbery happened at the Alliance Credit Union in the 5000 block of Hampton Avenue in the St. Louis Hills neighborhood. Investigators say the suspect entered the building, approached a teller station, and then produced a note demanding money.
Joey Schneider

Keystone oil pipeline was pushed to bounds of its permit before Kansas spill

2 years 8 months ago

TOPEKA, Kansas — The Keystone oil pipeline was operating at the bounds of its permit when it burst and released almost 13,000 barrels of oil in northern Kansas, an executive from the company said Tuesday. Gary Salsman, vice president of field operations for TC Energy, which owns the Keystone pipeline, testified before a joint meeting […]

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Allison Kite