Dinesh D’Souza Indicted for Campaign Finance Fraud
Dinesh D’Souza has been indicted by a federal grand jury for being incredibly stupid.
Volokh Takes The Boeing
On the day that news broke that Ezra Klein and Wonkblog are leaving the Washington Post, the Volokh Conspiracy made its debut there.
Ezra Klein Going Solo
Wonkblog’s founder is leaving the Washington Post to start a new media outlet of his own.
Duck Dynasty, “Free Speech,” And The Culture Of Perpetual Outrage
“Reality” TV star says something dumb about gay people, gets suspended, usual pointless outrage ensues.
No Previously Published Works Will Enter Into US Public Domain Between Now and 2019
No previously published works have entered the US Public Domain since 1978. And none are scheduled to enter until 1923. So what are we missing?
Report: Julian Assange Will Not Be Prosecuted In Connection With Manning Case
The Justice Department is reportedly not planning to prosecute Wikileaks founder Julian Assange in connection with the Bradley Manning case.
Justice Department and Prosecution of Glenn Greenwald
Does the Attorney General really think advocacy is a crime?
60 Minutes Retracts, Apologizes For, Erroneous Benghazi Report
A story that has turned into a partisan kickball and some bad journalism have resulted in a celebrated news program getting considerable egg on its face.
No, America’s Generals Aren’t Planning a Coup
A bizarre hit piece in National Journal gives the false impression that our military leaders are considering removing the president.
AP Fires Reporters Who Falsely Reported McAuliffe Lied to Feds
Two veteran reporters, including the dean of the Virginia press corps, have been fired by the AP after falsely reporting that Terry McAuliffe lied to federal authorities.
Proposed Media Shield Law Leads To Debate Over Who Is A “Journalist”
Who should qualify as a “journalist” for purposes of a “Shield Law?”
Monkey Cage Moving to Washington Post
The award-winning political science group blog The Monkey Cage is moving under the masthead of the Washington Post:
Al Jazeera America’s Inauspicious Debut
Al Jazeera debuted its American broadcast Tuesday. Fewer Americans have access to Al Jazeera than they did Monday.
New Owner Of The Washington Post: Print Newspapers Will Be Dead In 20 Years
For a guy who just bought a newspaper, Jeff Bezos wasn’t too optimistic about their future less than a year ago.
Washington Post To Be Sold To Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos
One of the nation’s papers of record is changing owners for the first time in 80 years.
New York Times Sells Boston Globe For 95% Loss
A business move that signals the continuing death of the newspaper industry.
Bradley Manning Acquitted Of ‘Aiding The Enemy,’ Could Still Face Up To 136 Years In Prison
Bradley Manning was acquitted of the most serious charge against him, but is still likely to spend most of his life in prison.
Limbaugh and Hannity Off Cumulus Stations?
The nation’s second largest broadcaster is balking at the prices to keep Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity on its air.
Guardian Offers ‘Republican’ Option to Escape Royal Baby News
Max Fisher has spotted a tiny link amidst the Guardian’s navigation options.
Nate Silver Leaving New York Times For ESPN, ABC
Three years after joining The New York Times, Nate Silver is jumping ship to Disney’s ESPN and ABC.
Should Juror’s Identities Ever Be Kept Secret?
Until the presiding Judge in the case rules otherwise, the identities of the members of the jury in the Zimmerman is secret. Should that be the case?