Media Law
General sources for information on media law:
News University - site managed by the Poynter Institute and funded by the Knight Foundation with free courses.
Media Bloggers Association - A professional organization for bloggers run as a nonprofit. 25$ a year as of 2008.
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press - Nonprofit dedicated to supplying legal help and advice to reporters. Maintains a watchful eye on the state of media law both on paper and the internet.
Citizen Media Law Project - Great guides on media law. Works with News University.
Society of Professional Journalists - Professional organization for reporters.
Specific Issues:
Shield Laws / Reporters' Privilege:
RCFP collection of news and information, updated regularly.
First Amendment Center on Shield Laws and Subpoenas
Society of Professional Journalists collection of essays and news on shield laws
Sourcewatch information portal on shield laws
Poynter's State-by-State Guide to Shield Laws (requires flash player)
Cyber Law:
Recommended readings from the Berkman Center for Internet and Society
Protect Yourself:
The Electronic Frontier Foundation's "Surveillance Self Defense Project."
Surveillance Self-Defense International - Whitepaper on using the internet in oppressive regimes.
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