Freedom of speech does not justify baseless allegations

In recent cases brought to the Florida Supreme Court, freedom of speech and freedom of the press were upheld by verdicts that refuse Florida citizens the right to sue publications for embarrassing them publicly, as long as the information is factual.

But is this outcome a good thing? To a certain extent, it is.

For the media, more protection is offered against these “false light” lawsuits — cases that claim invasion of privacy or emotional distress caused by false portrayals of individuals, even if the information portrayed is true. For the public, the right to receive truthful information is sustained.

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Editorial: Service incentives are good way to reduce student debt

For quite some time, the media have been reporting on college students who graduate with debt looming over their shoulders.

Most college students have more to worry about than just finishing school. That’s because six months after graduation, lenders come knocking on their doors, demanding that they be repaid, regardless of the recent graduate’s job situation.