Six journalists, professors and activists debate the proposition, "Freedom of expression must include the right to offend." picked by hypnotode 2 years ago

The U.S. Supreme Court was asked to consider whether a fifth-grade student's religious expression on a classroom project can be considered "offensive" and subject to censorship by school officials. picked by suebe 2 months ago

It has long been assumed that Albert Einstein weighted science and religion equally, but a letter written by him in 1954 may well revise that. Describing god as the expression and product of human weakness and the bible as a collection of primitive legends does not sit well with the previously held assumption that he weighted science and religious belief in equal regard. An abridged version of ... read full post picked by pocksucket 5 months ago

The Children of God Cult, in which orgies and sex between adults and children was considered the highest expression of love, had one of its communes in county Limerick in the late 1990’s, it has been claimed in a new book. picked by kissmenow 1 year ago

This is a story about a kiss - an expression of love so potent from a little girl - that it caused her mother not only to lose her hearing after a buss on the ear, but to be thrust into the pages of medical history. picked by MissWinkle 4 months ago

Either that or she can't move her facial muscles picked by andrewinmelbourne 1 year ago

New Jersey lawmakers begin considering a measure that would make theirs the first northern U.S. state to offer an expression of regret for slavery. picked by DemureArt 9 months ago

One of the most recognized landmarks in the world, the Statue has lent her visage to countless artists. And to each, the Statue’s true meaning has been a source of artistic expression for the individual and for popular culture. picked by psycmoe 1 week ago

Many people are against genetic engineering and some argument that “First, the injected DNA could disrupt a normal gene and therefore cause the loss of its function or, second, it might be integrated in a region of DNA which would induce its expression in undesired locations ” picked by niceplime 1 year ago

Brainstorming has undoubtedly generated some bolts of brilliance and flashes of inspiration over the years.
But in genteel Tunbridge Wells, the council decided it might lead to the traditionally Disgusted residents of the town becoming Offended as well.
So now the expression brainstorming has been banned. And in future, meetings to generate new ideas will be referred to as 'thought showers'. picked by bingo 3 months ago

Schools may prohibit student expression that can be interpreted as advocating drug use.(Duh) picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

Unfortunately for people around the world, we never really appreciate the genius these entertainers have until they are already gone. picked by suebe 2 years ago

It's long been believed that cease-and-desist letter that have no new creative expression and are merely boilerplates are likely not covered by copyright. The group Public Citizen hit back against this law firm's claims, but surprisingly, a judge has now agreed that you can copyright cease-and-desist letters. Discussion here. picked by 2manyusernames 9 months ago

'I hope that my work will encourage self expression in others and stimulate the search for beauty and creative excitement in the great world around us' - Ansel Adams picked by marli 12 months ago

Judge Judy splits like there's a warrant out for her arrest...the closeup of the duder's expression is priceless... picked by ybcool 2 months ago

The new medium for artistic expression - empty space. Pretty cute idea, actually. picked by gnikgnok 1 year ago

Perhaps the greatest expression of postmodern mobility is when transportation devices are combined with living spaces. Creative portable living solutions can blend with urban surroundings, be adapted to different individuals or can be the epitome of over-the-top luxury. picked by FreeMind 9 months ago

Crispin Jones' expression of the impact mobile phones have on society. picked by theamelianator 11 months ago

"Oh my God!"

The expression, once considered taboo in polite conversation, has become as commonplace as ''that's cool'' or ''see you later'' in American parlance. The acronym, OMG, is nearly as ubiquitous. picked by tchengrox 10 months ago

Blogs are even more popular in Japan than in the U.S. It may be that they represent an appealing outlet in a culture that discourages public self-expression. Japan produced 8.7 million blogs at the end of March, and the U.S. an estimated 12 million blogs -- making blogging far more popular in Japan, taking the countries' relative populations into account. An estimated 25 million Japanese -- more t... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago