News & Media
India Launches Moon Mission
Off topic, but I’m a junkie for this kind of news. The mission website, courtesy of LulzRulez
DOJ Seeks Seizure of Motorcycle Club Trademark
On October 21, the Department of Justice announced an indictment of 61 members of the Mongols Motorcycle Club. The details of the criminal charges are beyond my scope of interest.
Afghan Student Avoids Death Penalty, but Gets 20 Years in Prison for Blasphemy
Afghan student and part-time journalist, Parwez Kambakhsh, 24, downloaded and circulated an article about women’s rights under Islam. For his “crime,” the Afghan security police arrested him, tried him on
Barack Obama Has a Posse and an Endorsement
MAJORITY OPINION by Christensen, joined by Randazza, Warrington, Papantoniou, and Harbin:
You're Doing it Wrong
Far be it for me to criticize another educator’s pedagogical approach… but I’m pretty sure that these two are doing it wrong. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcM2rXiSpoo] HT TaxProf Prof, who explains more about
Robin Hayes – Losing the Election for McPalin, One Crowd of Peckerwoods at a Time
On Saturday, Republican Rep. Robin Hayes claimed that “liberals hate real Americans that work and achieve and believe in God.” (source) After that, Hayes’ spokeswoman claimed that Hayes “absolutely” denied
Zack and Miri Make a CENSORED
Some days I need to check and make sure that the Carlyle Group didn’t completely take over the United States and give it to the Saudis. Today is one of
Hustler Spread of Murder Victim: Arguably Tasteless, but Certainly First Amendment Protected
I have just posted my first installment at the Citizen Media Law Project Blog. Here’s the teaser: In June 2007, professional wrestling promotrix, Nancy Benoit and her son, Daniel, were
The Legal Satyricon Guide to Florida's Constitutional Amendments
After a week of wrangling, the Florida-based Satyriconistas have prepared the following Legal Satyricon Guide to the Florida Constitutional Amendments:
BOO! WSJ Attempts to Resurrect “Big Labor” Boogeyman
Jessica Christensen, Legal Satyricon Employment Law Correspondent In a particularly spun editorial, the Wall Street Journal suggests that if Senator Obama wins the election, the country is going to get
Kentucky v. 141 Domain Names Order
The order in Kentucky v. 141 Domain Names has been issued. As my firm is involved in this case, I can not comment too deeply on it. However, here is
"It's Just Food"
This just in from the “holy shit” department. This lovely graphic appeared in the October newsletter distributed by the Chaffey Community Republican Women. Yes, this was in the newsletter for
"Sex Rod" is "Immoral and Scandalous"
A New Yorker, (yeah, it figures) attempted to secure a registration (on an intent to use basis) for the trademark “Sex Rod” — stylized to parody the Boston Red Sox
Pennsylvania Pole Dancing Studio Prevails
Previously reported at Western Pennsylvania Town Clings to Guns & Religion – Sexytime, Not So Much. The AP reports that Stephanie Babines has prevailed and her pole dancing studio will
Obama Meets Leeroy Jenkins?
In his latest move Obama is buying ad space in video games. According to the Associated Press, Obama’s mug can now be seen in nine different EA games connected to
McCain Feels the Pain of the DMCA
Over-reaching DMCA claims are a rampant epidemic and are often used to suppress free speech. Now, the DMCA appears to be hitting us right in the First Amendment’s heart –
Touché
A reader sent me this link in response to my post about how dumb the Right Wing voters are. I must say… touché. HT: to “Elena”
The Constitutional Horror of the "Protect America Act"
A speech on the Senate Floor by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI). [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnObAJulcCo] This is a good encapsulation of what has been wrong with America for the past 8 years. I
Don't Write Off McCain-Palin
I am NOT voting for John McCain. Nevertheless, I say he has a damn good chance of pulling this election out of his ass and squeaking by. As George Carlin
