February 22, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Barney Rosset, the fiery and fearless publisher who introduced the country to countless political and avant-garde writers and risked prison and financial ruin to release such underground classics as “Tropic of Cancer” and “Lady Chatterley’s Lover,” has died. Continue Reading
February 7, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
“As Twitter’s business ambitions grow along with its usage,” the editorial states, “it will increasingly face a fundamental decision in some countries: Does it operate more as a news media outlet or a communications company?” Continue Reading
February 6, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Only a second stood between British singer M.I.A. giving the finger to 114 million people watching the Super Bowl halftime show and no one noticing at all. Continue Reading
by WDAZ
January 27, 2012 in WDAZ
NEW YORK (AP) Twitter, a tool of choice for dissidents and activists around the world, found itself the target of global outrage Friday after unveiling plans to allow country-specific censorship of tweets that might break local laws.
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January 27, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Thursday’s announcement that Twitter had refined its technology to censor messages on a country-by-country basis raised fears that the company’s commitment to free speech may be weakening. Twitter is trying to broaden its audience and make more money by expanding around the globe. Continue Reading
by INFORUM
July 5, 2010 in INFORUM
BEMIDJI, Minn. — The city manager’s decision to remove one of nine beaver statues placed throughout Bemidji because of complaints it looked pornographic sparked a holiday weekend fight. Continue Reading
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by West Central Tribune
Commentary: Is our U.S. censorship now the new pluralism?
February 22, 2012 in West Central Tribune
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