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    Evolution, Intelligent Design, & First Amendment

    The panel talked about the controversies surrounding intelligent design and evolution when taught in schools. Dr. Princehouse argued against intelligent design and Dr. Behe argued in favor…

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    Presidential Campaigns and the Internet

    Kathie Legg and students participating in the Close Up Foundation’s week-long government studies program discussed the use of the Internet in presidential campaigns. Ms. Gavandar…

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    Faith and Politics

    Panelists discussed the role of faith and politics and the separation of church and state with students from Langley High School in Virginia participating in Close Up Foundation’s…

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    Media Coverage of Operations in Iraq

    Michael Isikoff and students participating in the Close Up Foundation’s week-long government studies program discussed the media coverage of the war in Iraq. The event was held at MHz…

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    Immigration Policy

    Journalists spoke to students about immigration reform and media coverage of immigration issues. They also answered questions from the students.

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    U.S. Supreme Court

    Mr. Rosen talked with students about whether the U.S. Supreme Court is too conservative. There are four conservatives, four liberals, and one ‘swing vote’ now on the Supreme Court. Mr.…

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    Media Coverage of the Presidential Race

    Journalists spoke about political coverage of the 2008 presidential campaign, the candidates in both parties, and ways in which the media developed stories on the campaign process. They…

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    Congress and the Press

    Martin Kady discussed the relationship between the press and Congress with students from American University. The event was held at MHz Studios in Falls Church, Virginia.

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    Running for President

    The host questioned several of the students before her interview with Mr. Gravel. Former Senator Mike Gravel discussed his candidacy for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination with…

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    Flag Burning and the First Amendment

    Panelists discussed flag burning and the First Amendment with students from around the nation participating in Close Up Foundation’s week-long government studies program. The event was held…

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    Media and Democracy in the Middle East

    Shibley Telhami discussed democracy and the media in the Middle East with students from around the nation participating in Close Up Foundation’s week-long government studies program. The…

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    Religion and the Constitution

    The guests talked about major Supreme Court precedents related to the free exercise and the establishment clauses of the First Amendment. They discussed them with students from around the nation…

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    Media Coverage of the Iraq War

    Former chief Army spokesman, Rick Kiernan, spoke about the Pentagon and media coverage of the war in Iraq with students from around the nation participating in Close Up Foundation’s…

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    Internet Sites and Political Campaigns

    Mr. Goldfarb speaks with students about the use of Internet video, distribution through companies such as YouTube, and the role of citizen journalists in the 2008 presidential election…

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    Religion and Politics

    Panelists talked about religion and politics with students from around the nation participating in Close Up Foundation’s week-long government studies program. The panelists responded to…

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    Race and Free Speech

    Clarence Page talked about race and freedom of speech with students from around the nation participating in Close Up Foundation’s week-long government studies program. The discussion focused on…

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    Media Coverage of Veterans

    Mark Benjamin talked about media coverage of returning war veterans with students from around the nation participating in Close Up Foundation’s week-long government studies program. He also…

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    Reporting on Women and Children in Afghanistan

    Ms. Redfearn talked about media coverage of women and children in Afghanistan with students from around the nation participating in Close Up Foundation’s week-long government studies…

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    First Amendment in Schools

    Participants discussed the First Amendment rights of students with students participating in Close Up Foundation’s week-long government studies program. Topics included whether the phrase “Bong…

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    National Security and Civil Liberties

    David Corn, editor of The Nation, and students participating in Close Up Foundation’s week-long government studies program discussed the balance between national security and protection of…

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