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For years, bloggers have found a niche in the media landscape by quoting from articles written by mainstream journalists. But the Associated Press challenged that practice last week, ordering a blogger to remove seven news items from its website. We'll explore the dispute and hear about attempts by the two sides to reach a compromise.
Rogers Cadenhead, Owner, "The Drudge Retort"
Bob Cox, President, Media Bloggers Association
Matthew T. Felling, media analyst; former medic critic with CBSNews.com and The Center for Media and Public Affairs
The line between "work" and "home" is getting blurrier -- thanks to high-speed Internet, iPhones and BlackBerries. The advantages are obvious: keeping you connected to the rest of the world and your e-mail account. But some say interconnectivity has become a tool of exploitation, as we're expected to do work at all times of day. Tech Tuesday explores how "smart phones" are blurring the line between working on and off the clock.
Nancy Flynn, Executive Director, The ePolicy Institute
Jonathan Taplin, Professor, Annenberg School for Communication, University of Southern California
Walter Olson, Senior Fellow, Manhattan Institute; Editor, Overlawyered.com and Pointoflaw.com.
Katherine Pregel, Attorney; Littler Mendelson
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In states and cities across the country -- including the District and Baltimore, it's illegal to discriminate against transgender people. But a law designed to protect transgender individuals in suburban Maryland has sparked a contentious legal battle. We look at evolving cultural attitudes about the transgender community, and explore new scientific research about gender identity.
Dana Beyer, MD, Transgender activist; Senior Policy Advisor, Montgomery County Council; Medical Consultant, The DES Sons International Network
Colleen Fay, Metro Connection Arts Editor; Arts Commentator for WETA's "Around Town"
Brian Watson, Director of Programs, Transgender Health Empowerment (THE); President, D.C. Coalition of Black LGBT Men and Women
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