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1. NEW YORK TIMES V. SULLIVAN AT 50: DESPITE CRITICISM, THE ACTUAL MALICE STANDARD STILL PROVIDES "BREATHING SPACE" FOR COMMUNICATIONS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST.

Author

Lewis, John Bruce and Ottley, Bruce L.

Subjects
MALICIOUS accusation, NEW York Times Co. v. Sullivan, CIVIL rights, PUBLIC officers, FREEDOM of the press, ACTIONS & defenses (Law)
Abstract

The article focuses on the actual malice standard in the light of U.S. Supreme Court case New York Times Co. v. Sullivan which deals with civil rights. In this case the cost established the actual malice standard, which has to be met before press reports about public officials can be considered to be defamation and libel, and hence allowed free reporting of the civil rights campaigns in the southern U.S. further supporting the freedom of the press.

Published
2014

2. 1963: Washington, DC.

Author

Lewis, John

Subjects
CIVIL rights, REVOLUTIONS
Abstract

The article presents the text of John Lewis' March on Washington, D.C. speech in 1963. Topics of the speech include his opposition to the U.S. government's civil rights bill, the unreliability of the Republican and the Democratic parties in protecting civil rights, and the need to participate in a revolution until true freedom is achieved.

Published
2020

3. Then and now.

Author

LEWIS, JOHN

Subjects
*CIVIL rights
Abstract

REMEMBERING THE 1963 MARCH ON WASHINGTON,AND WHAT CAME AFTER ON THE DAY OF THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON, I WASvery excited about being able to speak to the crowdabout civil rights. A. Philip Randolphintroduced me as "young John Lewis, national chairman,Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.". [Extracted from the article]

Published
2020

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