Virtual Banners Test Players' Knowledge of Free Speech Rights Google "Bong Hits 4 Jesus," and links to 923,000 pages discussing the landmark Supreme Court case pop up. At the bottom of the second page is a game that promises to educate high school students about their rights to free speech. "Bong Hits 4 Jesus The Game" is inspired by the speech debate that erupted around Frederick's suit against Deborah Morse, Juneau-Douglas High School principal at the time, and the Juneau School District on his claims they violated his civil rights. [continues 635 words]
The Newseum in Washington, D.C., Vies With Local Museums to Acquire Object Although Juneau's Joseph Frederick lost his free-speech case before the U.S. Supreme Court, his controversial message may be preserved for future generations. The big question is which museum will display the "Bong Hits 4 Jesus" banner that gained national attention. A prominent museum in Washington, D.C., the Newseum, is vying against two Juneau-based museums for the sign Frederick raised on Glacier Avenue in 2002 during the passing of the Olympic torch relay. [continues 555 words]
