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Not THAT kind of Brotherly Love
The NAACP and the ACLU filed suit against the City of Philadelphia over a refusal to accept an advertisement for placement at Philly International Airport. (source) The billboard reads: The
And now, the inevitable TSA mission creep
Candle of Liberty, Amy Alkon, brings us news that the TSA is now setting up on the highways. Remember that, the next time you silently and submissively put up with
Dominatrix Lawyer Spanks Former Boss
Former New York state prosecutor Alisha Smith, who helped secure a $5 billion settlement from Bank of America, was unceremoniously suspended from her job because she spent her spare time
Quantum Levitation
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Ws6AAhTw7RA#!]
Qaddafi Dead
The “Arab Spring” has claimed the life of the Libyan despot. (source). We shall see if what replaces him is any better. Meanwhile, the House of Saud, worse than Qadaffi
Stripper lacks class (status, that is)
She take my money, well I’m in need Yeah she’s a triflin’ friend indeed Oh she’s a gold digger way over time That digs on me An exotic dancer by
Wanted: Satyriconista
If we had the time to make an audiovisual ad for this position, it would look something like this: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjkY_Gb9_Qo&w=560&h=315] Since we don’t, you’ll need to settle for this
Receiving DMCA protections while remaining anonymous: Having your cake and eating it too
By J. DeVoy A significant portion of the blogosphere – or at least what I read of it – acts under cover of anonymity. I think this is important, especially
Support for Marijuana Legalization Breaks 50%
So says a recent Gallup Poll. (source) Libertarian Five Star General, Rogier Van Bakel says: Popular support for legalizing marijuana is now at 50% — “the highest on record,” says
The Real Housewives of Southie
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=SQoTlVgmPK8#!]
The Stolen Valor Act: This Time I Agree with the Government
I think that I am the only member of the First Amendment Lawyers’ Association who thinks that the Stolen Valor Act should be upheld. The Act makes it unlawful to
More Righthaven Fun – Urgent Appeal
Since my firm is handling this litigation, I will keep my comments somewhat neutral. Our old friend, Righthaven was ordered to pay $34,000 to a guy they wrongly sued. Righthaven
Philadelphia > New York (when it comes to appreciation for the First Amendment)
Say what you want about the merits of the “occupy” movement. Whether you think they are the left-wing tea party, freedom fighters, speaking truth to power, simpleton dirty hippies playing
Can Connecticut take porn from its prisoners? Should it?
Many concerns come to mind when someone thinks about spending time in prison. First and foremost, there is always the risk of being shanked with a very, very sharp toothbrush.
Stupid Unamerican Hippies at Occupy Wall Street Protest
/end sarcasm [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aaTGsGdp4c]
Don't Get a Warrant in Essex County.
The Supreme Court has been tapped to decide if it’s OK to strip search someone who is in custody for a minor traffic offense. Source. Albert Florence had a warrant
Why Good Cops Should Like Citizens Filming Their Activities
Because sometimes the Cops are right. Not only right, but they show incredible restraint when perhaps even more aggressive responses are appropriate. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaX8pdapc-I] Source, Carlos Miller.
Reverse Graffiti
Awesomeness. These guys drive around cleaning grime off of public surfaces, and leaving art behind. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9n4RCAQKCY] This video was filmed in Riga, Latvia. That’s probably why they were able to
Boobies!
Move over, Coca-Cola. Hooters Restaurant (of bodacious tatas and BBQ wings fame) is suing some restaurant group called La Cima for theft of their trade secrets. La Cima wants to
Shocking revelation: Piracy hurts individuals!
By J. DeVoy In a stunning revelation sure to be devastating to freetards everywhere, not everyone who creates copyrightable work is Lars Ulrich or some ponytailed douchebag driving a BMW
