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Cyberbullying Legislation Debate: Video from FOSI Capitol Hill Event
As I noted recently , Berin Szoka and I just released a big PFF white paper entitled, " Cyberbullying Legislation: Why Education is Preferable to Regulation ," which examines two very different federal approaches to the issue.
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Lori Drew Acquitted in Megan Meier Case: What to Do About Cyberbullying?
Lori Drew was convicted late last year on charges related to her role in a cruel hoax that led to the tragic suicide of thirteen-year old Megan Meier in Missouri in 2006.
Cyber bullying case sentence due
Sentencing will take place this week in the first federal cyber bullying case in the US which was brought to trial after a teenage girl took her own life.
Home- And Community-Based Services
In a move that would further shift the focus of long-term care away from nursing homes and toward other home- and community-based services, Rep.
Canalis Report: Bonnie Lowenthal a long shot for Speaker post
Does Assemblywoman Bonnie Lowenthal have 20-1 odds of becoming Assembly speaker? The Capitol Weekly thinks so.
Bill would allow Medicare to pay adult day care costs
Taking care of a sick adult could become less expensive under a plan introduced this week by Rep.
It's Politics: Assemblyman Charles Calderon proposal to sunset tax...
Editor's note: It's Politics reports Saturdays on the ins and outs of Whittier-area politics and city government.
Let the president have his basketball games and workout routines; the congresswomen prefer meat and potatoes.
It's politics: Funding for jailed immigrants gets boost
Editor's note: It's Politics reports Saturdays on the ins and outs of San Gabriel Valley-area politics and city government.
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Cyberbullying Legislation: Why Education is Preferable to Regulation
We've just released a new PFF white paper entitled, " Cyberbullying Legislation: Why Education is Preferable to Regulation ." In this 24-page study we note that, compared to previous fears about online predation, which have been greatly overblown, concerns about cyberbullying are more well-founded. Evidence suggests the cyberbullying is on the rise ...
Democrats fear the wrath of race-card players in their own party
Remember William 'Cold Cash' Jefferson? House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and the Clean-Up Crew hope you've forgotten.
Jury selection is now underway in the William "Cold Cash" Jefferson corruption trial .
House panel authorizes subpoenas of Bush aides
Congressional Democrats defied President George W. Bush on Wednesday and authorized legal orders to compel White House aides, including political adviser Karl Rove, to testify under oath about the firing of eight U.S. prosecutors.
Texas Lawmakers Crack Down On Fake Profiles
In a move aimed at cracking down on cyerbullying, Texas lawmakers passed a new bill that makes it a crime to impersonate people online.
It's Politics: Assembly approves Tony Mendoza's municipal bankruptcy bill
Assemblyman Tony Mendoza's legislation to make it more difficult for cities to declare bankruptcy was approved by the state Assembly this week on a 47-25 vote.
Rep. Sanchez Introduces Gender Equity in Health Premiums ActLoading...
June 5, 2009 Friday 4:18 PM EST LENGTH: 616 words HEADLINE: Rep. Sanchez Introduces Gender Equity in Health Premiums Act DATELINE: WASHINGTON WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep.
It's Politics: Linda Sanchez enters into debate over U.S Supreme Court nominee
Rep. Linda Sanchez won't have a vote on whether U.S. Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor is confirmed, but she's getting involved in the battle.
Prop. 8 supporters praise court; opponents vow to fight on
Proposition 8 proponent James George expected the California Supreme Court to disappoint him.
Same-sex marriage supporters march in Long Beach to protest Prop 8 decision
Supporters of same-sex marriage marched down Broadway to a rally Tuesday night, protesting the California Supreme Court's decision to uphold Proposition 8. The event, called "Day of Decision," was organized by Long Beach Equality, a local civil rights group, and took place nine hours after the court upheld the Proposition 8 referendum, which ...
Democrat Politicians 3 Times More Corrupt Than Republicans
Wea re not hearing the Democrats bang that culture of corruption drum much these days.