AltWeeklies Wire
Don't Punish Reporters or Judges for Signing Recall Petitionsnew
GOP leadership has expressed outrage over judges who have signed recall petitions against Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, and the Wisconsin State Journal is apparently taking "internal disciplinary action" against employees who exercise their First Amendment rights. This is simply not logical, and is not in keeping with our Constitution.
An Open Letter To President Obamanew
Two years ago, you said your administration would not go after dispensaries in states where marijuana is legal for medicinal use. But last Friday, your U.S. Department of Justice attorneys reversed course in California.
Sacramento News & Review |
Jeff von Kaenel |
10-14-2011 |
Commentary
Happytown: Judge Smacks Down Orlando's Ban on Feeding People in Parksnew
On Sept. 26, Judge Gregory Presnell struck down the city's ban on feedings in public parks. He ruled that the feedings, organized by Orlando Food Not Bombs, were political speech protected by the First Amendment.
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman, Billy Manes and Deanna Morey |
10-07-2008 |
Commentary
The Constitution, à la Carte
Liberals like the First Amendment. Conservatives prefer the Second. Can't we all agree on what America is about?
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
06-30-2008 |
Commentary
Video Games: Just Say Nonew
Alex Diaz de la Portilla has submitted a bill to the Florida Senate that would prohibit minors from buying or renting video games with violence and sexually explicit content.
Miami New Times |
Trevor Aaronson |
11-14-2005 |
Politics
