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Bloggers Want Same Rights as Mass Media

Bloggers, claiming that no distinction exists between blogs and traditional media, are seeking protection afforded by the First Amendment rights previously reserved for traditional media outlets. However, most courts do not afford bloggers the same rights given to traditional media.

7 minute read October 01, 2013 at 03:32 PM
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Jonathan Bick
Bloggers Want Same Rights as Mass Media

Traditionally, people have used mass media as a source for news and information. However, Internet users are increasingly turning to blogs for this purpose. Bloggers, claiming that no distinction exists between blogs and traditional media, are seeking protection afforded by the First Amendment rights previously reserved for traditional media outlets.

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