BMG folks, you may be interested in Paul Barrett's new book, Law of the Jungl, a fast-paced and entertaining look (think A Civil Action) of the massive battle between Steven Donziger, lawyer for residents of Ecuador's Oriente province, and … [Read more...]
FOIA: Can a Blog be Part of the News Media?
cross-posted at Letters Blogatory Short story: the government says my FOIA requests are not entitled to be processed as quickly as a newspaper reporter's requests, because I write on a blog. Read on! … [Read more...]
Something Fishy
This story about the GOP offering to put Mark Fisher on the ballot and Fisher rejecting the offer and demanding money is pretty crazy. I'm not saying it didn't happen—it seems from the quotes from the sparring lawyers that it did. But … [Read more...]
Come Hear Charlie
BMG folks, I was happy to find out yesterday that Charles Blandy—yes, that Charles Blandy—is the tenor soloist for my community choir's upcoming concert! Here are the details in case you would like to come: Who: The Metropolitan Chorale … [Read more...]
Bring Back The Blimp
It is time. Item: The 47% video. Item: Doubling down on the Libyan consulate criticism Item: Any speech you care to name from the Republican National Convention. It is time. Bring back the blimp. … [Read more...]
I’m Voting for Dello Russo
As a follow-up to the helpful post about the primaries in the Governor's Council races, I wanted to draw attention to the primary in the race for Clerk for Criminal Business in the Suffolk County Superior Court. The two candidates are Maura … [Read more...]
Whither Chelsea District Court?
Surely not even EBIII is on board with Representative O'Flaherty's proposal to transfer the Chelsea District Court from the District Court to the Boston Municipal Court. The Globe suggests Rep. O'Flaherty is seeking to make the move over … [Read more...]
Two Profiles In Courage
From the Presidential campaign news today, two profiles in courage. The first is from Mitt Romney. Remember in 2008 when John McCain stood up to a voter making crazy accusations about Barack Obama? In 2008, Senator John McCain of … [Read more...]
I know it’s wrong…
I know it's wrong−I know I shouldn't enjoy it—I know that it's a result of the Citizens United case and that these kinds of ads are bad for democracy, etc. ... But wow! King of Bain, the 30-minute ad released by Newt Gingrich's super-PAC … [Read more...]
Lt. John Pike, Protector of Public Safety
This is part two of a series that began with John Corzine, Job Creator. Thank goodness Lt. John Pike had the good judgment and presence of mind to recognize a threat when he saw one and to douse those kids with pepper spray. I mean, they … [Read more...]
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