News & Media
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 of religious zealotry that just spent $500,000 to defeat Prop 8 in California, is having to lay off 20 percent of its workforce! Yay for unemployed bigots! Want more: Oral
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 be inaccurate, and to say the least, neither sweet nor fresh. In his complaint, Minelli seeks at least $10,000 in damages per count in his five-count action for defamation, intentional
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 entertainment businesses can locate is “a small trapezoidal block on Rte. 109, east of Pond Street.” (source) Resident Mark Cerel, a municipal lawyer and the town moderator, said he is
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 the right. See Unlike Others, U.S. Defends Freedom to Offend in Speech. The article quotes a “legal philosopher” as saying that he isn’t sure that the Europeans are wrong –
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 marriage in California which was approved by voters in this month’s election. The issues to be heard by the Court are: (1) Is Proposition 8 invalid because it constitutes a
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 Employee Free Choice Act (which I previously wrote about here). [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlbfpzC_-I0]
Strip Club Coming Soon (Just Kidding – Local Pols Freak Out Anyway)
The town of Simsbury, CT woke up to find a sign in front of an abandoned Ford dealership announcing the arrival of a new adult entertainment establishment by the name of Titti City. The Hartford Courant reports that local police suspect that the sign was merely a practical joke. The Courant does not report why this was a police matter.
Look Who is Against Proposition 8
The California Council of Churches has petitioned the California Supreme Court to invalidate Proposition 8 on the same grounds as gay rights groups have claimed — that Prop. 8 was not a constitutional amendment, but rather a constitutional revision — which requires more than a vote of the electorate. “Proposition 8 poses a grave threat to religious freedom,” said Rev.
Contest – Identify this Item
Yes, some organization is encouraging its members to ring in the holiday season with this lovely display. Who is it? [polldaddy poll=1120013] Answer here
Ted Stevens Loses
Convicted Felon Ted Stevens (R-AK) has apparently, finally, lost his bid for re-election to the Senate. The really good news? Had he been re-elected, he likely would have been expelled from the Senate, and then Bible Spice (a.k.a. Sarah Palin) would have either been allowed to appoint a successor, or there would have had to be a special election. Had
Indiana Public School Offers Christianity Classes – Gets Sued
Horace Mann Elementary School in Huntington County, Indiana, allows a local church to provide an in-school religious indoctrination program to third- and fourth-grade students. Those who choose to participate in the program are released from school for one hour per week in order to attend the “By the Book Weekday Religious Instruction” provided by the Associated Churches of Huntington. “By
Naked Bike Ride Protected by the First Amendment
Michael “Bobby” Hammond, 21, inspired by his recent participation in the annual World Naked Bike Ride — an event that protests against car culture, decided to take his vintage 10-speed bicycle for a spin through the streets of Portland, Oregon while wearing nothing but a bicycle helmet. Portland Police were not amused. Mr. Hammond was arrested for indecent exposure under
Indiana's "In God We Trust" License Plate Upheld
In January, 2007, the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles began offering 75 different specialty license plates including an “In God We Trust” option. The first 74 plates required payment of a $15 administrative fee. The In God We Trust plate was free. The ACLU challenged the cost differential. However, the Marion (Indiana) county court dismissed the case — accepting the
No Communion For Obama Supporters
MSNBC reports: COLUMBIA, S.C. – A South Carolina Roman Catholic priest has told his parishioners that they should refrain from receiving Holy Communion if they voted for Barack Obama because the Democratic president-elect supports abortion, and supporting him “constitutes material cooperation with intrinsic evil.” Funny. But when Cardinal Bernard Law (former Cardinal of the Archdiocese of Boston) learned that his
Okay, I'm Convinced
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Top Ten Reasons Gay Marriage is Wrong
By Janelle Randazza, Special to the Legal Satyricon (Update, Janelle informs me that she did not author this, but merely adapted it from a previously-written list. Still, funny) 01) Being gay is not natural. Real Americans always reject unnatural things like eyeglasses, polyester, and air conditioning. 02) Gay marriage will encourage people to be gay, in the same way that
Florida Appeals Court Declares: Camouflage Still In This Fall
By Sam Lea, Military Speech Correspondent Florida Statute Section 250.43 prohibits citizens from wearing military uniforms or insignia unless they are actually in the military. (When I first read this, my mind went straight to characters like Lieutenant Dan and Gary Busey in Tommy Boy). In a recent challenge to the Florida statute, a man was arrested at the Orlando
Petition to Invalidate Proposition 8
A coalition of gay rights groups have filed a petition to overturn California’s Proposition 8. The gist of the argument is that Proposition 8 revises the California Constitution rather than amends it. Petition here. Update: The City of San Francisco has filed its own petition.