Let’s take a look at the classic depictions of Justice: She wears a blindfold. And not because it’s Halloween. It’s because: Lady Justice (Latin: Iustitia, the Roman goddess of Justice, who is equivalent to the Greek goddesses Themis and Dike) … Continue reading →
The Ferguson grand jury decision is expected to be announced today. I’m busy for the rest of the day, so I’m providing this thread for discussion of whatever might be decided, and whatever might ensue.
Continue reading →We’ve been waiting for this for quite some time, haven’t we? For months Obama has been saying, “I’m gonna do it, I’m really gonna do it—unless of course you give me what I want.” He even told us the timing; … Continue reading →
My thoughts on the subject of the multiple rape allegations against Bill Cosby: (1) I have no idea whether Bill Cosby is guilty of rape. Neither do you, and neither does anybody except Cosby, and each woman who has accused … Continue reading →
I admire law professor Jonathan Turley. I’ve written about him before, and called him a principled liberal/libertarian. Therefore it is extremely satisfying to read Turley’s announcement that he will be taking on a new challenge, on an issue he’s thought … Continue reading →
When Obama announces his new amnesty plan, I propose it should be given the name “Obamanasty.” Here are some details, according to leaks: The plan calls for expanding deferred action for illegal immigrants who came to the U.S. as children … Continue reading →
…on gay marriage, now that circuit courts are split on the issue: In one sweeping decision, the Sixth Circuit has given all of the states in its geographic region a victory for their bans on both initial marriages of same-sex … Continue reading →
(The mid-terms, that is, not the Republicans.) Thus saith an op-ed by David Schanzer and Jay Sullivan appearing in today’s NY Times. Of course, they don’t actually say to cancel them because Republicans stand to do well. Their argument is … Continue reading →
The lower court had upheld state authorities wanting to restrict her movements, but a District Court judge in Maine has overturned that ruling and let her go about her business. The reason? The science is settled: Judge Charles C. LaVerdiere … Continue reading →
New Jersey’s loss seems to be Maine’s gain: Kaci Hickox, the nurse who was quarantined at a New Jersey hospital despite exhibiting no Ebola symptoms after arriving from West Africa, won’t follow the quarantine imposed by Maine officials, her attorney … Continue reading →
There may be quite a few non-citizen voters, and they may even decide elections in close races. Why not? It may all be part of the plan. And it may be harder to control than you might think, even if … Continue reading →