Neil Ralston, who holds a Ph.D. in journalism, teaches journalism at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri. He has over 20 years of experience teaching. He spent his early career years as a reporter, photographer and editor at newspapers in Missouri, Illinois, Louisiana and Texas.
More Articles from this Author
Canady v. Bossier Parish School Board (5th Cir.) (2001)
Canady v. Bossier Parish School Board (5th Cir. 2001) ruled that a public school district did not violate students’ First Amendment rights when it required uniforms for students.
City of Ladue v. Gilleo (1994)
City of Ladue v. Gilleo (1994) said a city could not stop homeowners from posting political signs. Banning these signs stopped First Amendment protected expression.
Garrison v. Louisiana (1964)
In Garrison v. Louisiana, the court determined the criminal libel law in Louisiana to be unconstitutional. The ruling continued the refinement of libel laws.
Nat Hentoff
Nat Hentoff, a civil libertarian, jazz critic, and self-described troublemaker, spent much of his career defending the First Amendment against a variety of perceived threats.
Student Press Law Center
The Student Press Law Center is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to defending the First Amendment rights of high school and college journalists.