Law Day 2019

Free Press: Students Seek Press Protections From School Administrators

Published by admin on Wed, 05/01/2019 - 12:00am

Despite the headwinds facing the industry, Nebraska has a rich variety of newspapers, from general-interest publications to more niche outlets serving communities connected by occupation, religion or geography.

The First Amendment guarantees these publications freedom from government censorship, especially suppression of material prior to publication – except in rare instances of bona fide national security concerns.

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Free Society: Social Media Makes It a Challenge to Tell Who’s a Journalist

Published by admin on Wed, 05/01/2019 - 12:00am

Nearly a fifth of Omahans prefer to get their news through social media, while another fifth pull up news websites or apps to learn what’s happening.

A study earlier this year by the Pew Research Center found that television remains the most preferred format, but online news continues to expand.

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Free Society: Legal Aid of Nebraska: To the Muddy Rescue and Beyond

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Legal Aid of Nebraska: To the Muddy Rescue and Beyond

The water came from everywhere and it seems few, if any, were ready for what happened in the middle of March. Historic flooding ravaged much of Nebraska. Federal disaster relief came, but so much more was needed.

That need was, and is, one that could not wait. Legal Aid of Nebraska – the organization that provides free civil legal help to eligible low-income clients – was ready.

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Law Day 2019 Contest Winners

Published by admin on Wed, 05/01/2019 - 12:00am

Each year, the Omaha Legal Professionals Association (OLPA) sponsor the Law Day essay contest to area eighth-grade students and the Nebraska Paralegal Association (NePA) gives area fifth graders a chance to win with a poster contest. Both competitions feature the Law Day theme for the year.