Citizen Media Law Project
The Citizen Media Law Project (CMLP) is a project hosted by the Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard Law School. The purposes of the CMLP are:
- To provide assistance and resources to individuals and groups involved in online and citizen media.
- To facilitate the participation of citizens in online media.
- To protect the freedom of speech on the Internet.
The CMLP's latest endeavor is Online Media Legal Network, a free legal consultation service connecting online journalist and media ventures with volunteer lawyers.
Read more about this topic: Berkman Center For Internet & Society, Projects and Initiatives
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