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The Only Thing They Have in Texas is ….
Religious zealots and a few Jews trying to stem the tide of theocracy? The Texas State Board of Education is thinking about opening the door to teaching creationism in its
Jones Day Trademark Claim Update
Update: Judge John Darrah of the Northern District of Illinois denied Blockshoppers’ motion to dismiss Jones Day’s trademark claims. A quick recap: Blockshopper is a website that reports on real
Can You Buy Porn on Flag Day?
Adultland XXX, an adult bookstore in Pulaski Township, Pennsylvania succeeded in its quest to overturn a finding that Adultland violated the Pulaski adult entertainment ordinance by, of all things, remaining
19 Year Old Commits Suicide Live on Streaming Video
In a sad testament to the immediacy of the Internet, 19-year-old Abraham K. Biggs committed suicide live on the web-broadcasting site Justin.tv. Biggs overdosed on pills while on camera and
Obama's AG Pick Has a Censorship Goon Past
Obama’s pick for Attorney General seems to be Eric Holder, a former Deputy Attorney General during the Clinton Administration. AVN’s Mark Kernes reports that Holder does not have a good
Beaufort City Councilor Admits Anti-Catholic Bias, Abstains from Zoning Vote
Councilwoman Laura Von Harten of Beaufort County, South Carolina is in a little hot water after admitting that she would oppose a Catholic Church’s zoning request due to her opposition
Mr. Obama, Let's Start that "Change" Thing With the FCC
Jon Katz reminds us: Barack Obama did not seem to speak much, if at all, about First Amendment protection during the campaign. However, he did talk repeatedly about change. Mr.
The 8 Most Underrated Muppets
The PC police have ruined most of our childhood favorites. Bugs Bunny is censored now as “racist,” the Road Runner is “too violent,” and the Cookie Monster eats celery! If
TSA Security Theater Proven Useless, TSA Declares Victory Anyhow
This just in from the “tell me something I didn’t already know” department. It turns out that the TSA’s program to screen people who seem nervous (according to their Behavior
"Happy Holidays" Cause of Economic Crisis
Ken over at Popehat points out the latest Wall Street Journal bizzaro-world editorial; one which bears further gawking. According to editorial page Deputy Editor Daniel Henninger, the cause of the
You So Smart
This website claims to analyze what “type” a blog is. By extension, this would also suggest what “type” the bolg’s readers are. Here’s the result for Legal Satyricon: The logical
The First Amendment Is A Beautiful Thing
Often we are challenged to remember the importance of the First Amendment in the context of truly objectionable expression, such as hate speech. But every once in a while, the
This is how we do it, baby
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The Recession Isn't All Bad News
Quizlaw reports that the recession appears to be hurting the douchebaggery industry: [Y]ou know what the best part of the recession is? Focus on the Family, the right-wing nutjob institute
Douchetastic Defamation Suit Filed in Nevada
Michael Minelli, a 27-year old “club promoter,” is spewing vinegar at Simon and Schuster, publisher of the book Hot Chicks with Douchebags. Apparently, Mr. Minelli finds the description “douchebag” to
Medway, Mass. May Increase Areas Available for Adult Entertainment
The town of Medway, Mass. is considering expanding the size, but changing the location, of its adult entertainment zoning district. At this time, the only place in Medway where adult
Are Speech Codes Coming Back?
Before Constitution voters start doing a victory dance over the Obama win, lets not forget that threats to free speech come from the left as often as they come from
News Flash – California Supreme Court to Consider Constitutionality of Prop 8
Just over an hour ago, the California Supreme Court issued an order stating that it will hear the challenge to the consitutionality of Proposition 8, the ballot measure banning same-sex
Your New Job's "No Wussies" Health Plan
By Jessica Christensen, Employment Law Correspondent Who says the AFL-CIO doesn’t have a sense of humor? Joining the viral-video age, “big labor” brings you “Your New Job,” endorsing the
