Archives for First Amendment Alert
Denver, Colorado: Chaplain at Air Force Academy Fired After Speaking Up
May 20, 2005
PEN USA is dismayed at the firing of Capt. Melinda Morton, No. 2 chaplain and executive officer to chief chaplain Col. Michael Whittington at the Air Force Academy in Denver, Colorado.
Oklahoma City, OK: State Reps. to Cut Funding Unless Libraries Censor
May 20, 2005
PEN USA is deeply alarmed with the censorship facing libraries in Oklahoma.
Exeter, New Hampshire: Teachers Investigated for Forum Comments
May 11, 2005
PEN USA is concerned that two teachers, Robert Batchelder and Katharyn Wheeler-Smith, are under investigation by the Exeter School Board due to their remarks at a March 7 candidates’ forum.
Washington, D.C.: Corporation for Public Broadcasting Blocks Survey Results
May 09, 2005
PEN USA is concerned by the allegations that the directors at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) have kept results of two “National Public Opinion” surveys from the public.
ABC Airs Religious Group’s Ad After Refusing Another’s
May 09, 2005
PEN USA is troubled by ABC’s intention to air a commercial put out by a religious and controversial group, while it twice refused to air a commercial by the United Church of Christ due to its “controversy” and “religion.”