THE SIMON WIESENTHAL CENTER
The Simon Wiesenthal Center speaks out against hate speech on the Internet, arguing that
free speech should not be limited, but that those people and organizations who speak out
should be held responsible and accountable for their messages.
THE ETHICS CONNECTION
This site from the University of Chicago Markula Center explores several ethical issues.
http://www.scu.edu/Ethics/homepage.shtml
HENRY'S PUBLICK HOUSE
This cite has some interesting case studies that you can participate in through an online
forum.
http://www.scu.edu/Ethics/dialogue/candc/cases/publick.shtml
THE AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
With an emphasis on freedom of speech, this site offers information about instances that
the American Civil Liberties Union believes violates free speech.
http://www.aclu.org/issues/freespeech/hmfs.html
THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
The American Library Association provides leadership for the development, promotion,
and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in
order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all.
FAIRNESS AND ACCURACY IN REPORTING
FAIR is a media watch group which identifies instances of media bias.
THE FREEDOM FORUM ONLINE
The Freedom Forum is a non-partisan international society designed to promote
free speech and free press.
THE NEWSEUM
The "Interactive Museum of News" highlights international news coverage
and events.
ACCURACY IN MEDIA
This group investigates instances of media bias and works for the highest standards of
reporting.
Go to one of the Websites listed above to explore debates about issues of free speech today. As you visit these sites, consider these questions:
1 . Does the discussion or presentation of free speech issues help or hinder free speech?
2. Are the arguments and discussions presented in an ethical way?
3. Do they present unbiased arguments and evidence to support their position?
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