The clearing of Zuccotti Park in New York raises interesting First Amendment questions. The outcome should definitely rely heavily on the facts, and I’m not sure the facts on the … Continue reading “Free Expression vs. Public Order”
Category: Free Speech
Anonymous Reveals BoA Emails?
This should be interesting. Article. Bankofamericasuck.com Don’t forget the lengths BoA and its associates have reportedly gone to to bury this story. B
Glimpses of Dystopia: Corporate Giants Plot Against Little-Guy Stalwarts
This is a serious post, unlike some others which tilt more toward fun and awe. But like them all, it’s something I think is riveting, and that you really should … Continue reading “Glimpses of Dystopia: Corporate Giants Plot Against Little-Guy Stalwarts”
New Low in Prosecutorial Discretion? Also, an Explosive Twain Edit
A county prosecutor in Michigan is throwing the book at Leon Walker, who read his wife’s email (via using her not-concealed password) on a laptop that he had purchased for … Continue reading “New Low in Prosecutorial Discretion? Also, an Explosive Twain Edit”
In Your Stocking: Strong Opinions and a Leaf
I noted these articles as being on the most topical issues of this holiday season, and thought I’d share. One way or another, at least one of them is bound … Continue reading “In Your Stocking: Strong Opinions and a Leaf”
Corpocracy: Unlimited Corporate Money in Politics
The Supreme Court today issued its long awaited ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. In a 5-4 decision, the Court’s conservative Justices overturned prior precedent and struck down … Continue reading “Corpocracy: Unlimited Corporate Money in Politics”
Citizens United v. FEC: Reargued
Yesterday, I previewed the reargument of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, and now the arguments are in. The transcript is here. Or listen to the audio.
Unlimited Corporate Money in Politics?
Citizens United v. The Federal Election Commission (a.k.a. “The Hillary Movie Case”) began as a challenge to the distribution of a conservative interest group’s documentary denouncing Hillary Clinton during her presidential … Continue reading “Unlimited Corporate Money in Politics?”
Scalia’s Establishment Clause Footprints Fantasy
Forgive the Frankensteinian headline. Three items caught my eye today: LATimes.com reports the Supreme Court will hear an appeal by Major League Baseball from a loss to a “fantasy” baseball league. The for-profit fantasy league says it is … Continue reading “Scalia’s Establishment Clause Footprints Fantasy”
BONG HiTS 4 JESUS: A Closer Look
It’s the final week of this term of the Supreme Court, and some big decisions have come down the pipe this week with the last batch to follow tomorrow. I … Continue reading “BONG HiTS 4 JESUS: A Closer Look”
