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Victory: A Year On, University of Kentucky Uncovers Controversial Mural Depicting Slaves

By |December 3rd, 2015|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , , |

After students voiced their objections, the University of Kentucky has covered a historical mural. The school should seize the opportunity to have serious dialogue.

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Removing Peltier Art From Government Building Raises First Amendment Concerns

By |November 20th, 2015|Categories: Incidents|Tags: , , , , , , |

The removal of artworks by incarcerated Native American activist Leonard Peltier from a Washington state government building raises serious First Amendment concerns.

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Policing Art: Peltier Paintings Removed After Complaints

By |November 19th, 2015|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , , |

Former FBI officials successfully remove paintings by Leonard Peltier from a government building in Washington state.

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Local Govt Official Removes “Obscene” Artwork — But It’s Back Up

By |September 18th, 2015|Categories: Incidents|Tags: , , , , |

A California government official removed an artwork from a public building because he determined that it was "obscene." The First Amendment exists to prevent this kind of thing, and the piece is back up.

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