An Afghan court sentences a 24-year-old former journalism student Parwez Kambakhsh to twenty years in jail for asking questions in class. According to Islamic law, he could have face the death penalty. His crime was asking questions about women's rights. Kambakhsh's lawyer was unable to question potential witness's until the night before the trial. One … Continue reading Extreme Classroom Disclipine
You Can’t Wear That Here
Last October Waxahachie High School (TX) sophomore Pete Palmer was sent home for wearing a John Edwards 08 t-shirt to school and threatened with suspension if he wore it again. Palmer and his family are suing the Waxahachie Independent School District (WISD). The Palmer's claim WISD violated Pete's right to free speech. According to WISD … Continue reading You Can’t Wear That Here
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