House Votes To Protect States That Legalize Marijuana From Federal Raids
A victory for Federalism and sanity in the War On Drugs.
Edward Snowden: I Was More Than Just A ‘Data Analyst’
For the first time, Edward Snowden is talking to the American media.
Dinesh D’Souza Pleads Guilty To Being A Really Stupid Criminal
Committing a crime is bad enough, committing a stupid crime in the dumbest way possible is orders of magnitude bad.
The Death Penalty Has Resulted In The Death Of Innocent People
Innocent men have been put to death on the orders of the state.
Hate Crimes, Freedom Of Speech, And Equal Protection Of The Law
Continuing the discussion from earlier this week on hate crimes.
Supreme Court Voids $3.4 Million Restitution Award To Child Pornography Victim
The Court gets the result right, but their reasoning will make things much more difficult for courts, defendants, and victims.
Supreme Court Further Guts The Fourth Amendment
Yesterday the Supreme Court greatly expanded the circumstances under which police can rely on anonymous tips.
Obama Reportedly Planning Clemency For Hundreds Of Drug Offenders
Perhaps some justice for the casualties in the War On Drugs
Should We Eliminate “Hate” Crimes?
Does it really matter why Fraizer Glenn Miller murdered three people in Kansas?
Jonathan Pollard To Be Freed As Part Of Middle East Peace Deal?
Middle East peace talks are apparently in such bad shape that the U.S. is thinking of releasing Jonathan Pollard as an incentive to Israel.
Ray Rice Celebrates Aggravated Assault Indictment by Marrying Victim
Ray Rice celebrated his aggravated assault indictment by marrying his victim.
Appeals Court: Upskirt Photos Not Illegal Because Legislature Didn’t Make Them Illegal
From Massachusetts, a ruling that might make little sense to the lay person but which seems to be right on the law.
Sniper Attack On Power Station In California Raises Terrorism Threat
Ten months ago, a group of people attacked a power substation in California. Who they were and why they did it remains a mystery.
The Conservative Case For Legalizing Marijuana
Marijuana legalization is an issue that unites people across the political aisle.
Refer Madness Among The Acela Corridor Crowd
The latest news on the marijuana legalization front has led David Brooks and others to go into a completely pathetic panic.
North Carolina Man Charged With Violating Law Already Held To Be Unconstitutional
Watch your language in Wilson County, North Carolina.
Santa Shot in DC
A man dressed as Santa was shot in the back with a pellet gun while handing out presents to underprivileged children in Southeast DC. Naturally.
Judge Orders Criminal to Write ‘Boys Do Not Hit Girls’ 5000 Times
A Montana man has been ordered to write “Boys do not hit girls” 5000 times after a brutal assault against his girlfriend.
Does Judge Leon’s Ruling On NSA Surveillance Vindicate Edward Snowden?
Does a determination that NSA data collection practices are likely unconstitutional mean that Edward Snowden’s actions were, in some sense, justified?
On Veterans, Crime, Timing, and “Other Than Honorable” Discharges
For veterans who get in trouble with the law, *when* they commit a crime can have profound implications on their future. Does this make sense?
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