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Amy Alkon Publicizes FIRE's Take on Proposed Federal Harassment Law
Since New Jersey Senator Frank Lautenberg's proposition to enact new federal legislation aimed at harassment and cyberbullying in colleges and universities hit the news, we've shared our take on the initiative, and related issues, with Torch readers.
Advice Goddess and student free speech advocate Amy Alkon points to our reaction on her blog, noting Azhar's recent Torch post and Robert's interview with the San Francisco Chronicle. Amy's post spawned a variety of colorful comments in reaction to the proposed new law. Many thanks to Amy for drawing attention to this matter!
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