June 14, 2009
Controversial art in public spaces
A recent art exhibit in the lobby of a city hall for the Chinese New Year was removed because it…
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June 14, 2009
Free speech and advocating illegal drugs
I intend to run a social networking site with a general focus on marijuana. The site will allow open forum…
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June 14, 2009
Limiting Public Comment at Meetings
I want to understand why my City Council can limit comment during a single meeting by a member of the…
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June 14, 2009
Public Filming of TV Show
There was a film crew in my city filming a popular TV show in a restaurant and sidewalk in front…
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June 14, 2009
Limiting Public Comment to Issues Not Already Covered
I recently attended a County Board of Supervisor’s Meeting concerning implementation of medical cannabis ID card program.
During the meeting…
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June 14, 2009
Requesting employee-related information
I am trying to access a criminal court’s calendar for a 3 month period of time in 2004. Is there…
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June 14, 2009
Limiting Public Testimonies to New Issues
During a recent City Council meeting the board Chairman told the individuals coming forward that when they are giving their…
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June 14, 2009
The CPRA and court records
I have a question regarding the Public Records Act, and how it applies to the courts.I am hoping to get…
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June 14, 2009
Media Access to Federal Disaster Scenes
We have been having difficulty getting access to photographing firefighting efforts on a National Forest within the state for a…
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June 14, 2009
Regulating teacher speech
I am a public school teacher. Our individual school site has an “all staff” conference whereby all staff member may…