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High school gossip has gone wireless, as hallway conversations and rumors migrate to online forums and social networking sites. Parents and school administrators are scrambling to keep up, as they confront difficult questions about free speech, reputation and protecting young people. We discuss how adults are trying to strike a balance between monitoring students online and invading their space.
John Morris, Director of the Internet Standards, Technology and Policy Project, Center for Democracy and Technology
Adam Thierer, Senior Fellow, The Progress & Freedom Foundation
Parry Aftab, Executive Director, WiredSafety.org
Reg Weaver, President, National Education Association
When organizers first celebrated "Earth Day" in 1970, the idea of "going green" was confined primarily to environmental activists. Today, rising energy costs and popular culture have raised consciousness about environmental issues. But some feel it's rendering many green ideas meaningless. We look at the significance of Earth Day.
Steve Coleman, Executive Director, Washington Parks and People
Whether it's a former president's controversial effort to broker Middle East peace or your plans to "go green" for Earth Day, it's "Your Turn" to set the agenda.