Still reading Jason Lewis’ Power Divided is Power Checked: The Argument for States’ Rights and I came across this quote I wanted to share with you all. That’s why few things are more crucial to the law than that of … Continue reading
When the history books record l’affaire Wisconsin, public-employee unions will have plenty of villains. They will remember Republican governor Scott Walker, who proposed scaling back their ability to collectively bargain. They will revile Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald, who cut off … Continue reading
When different parenting styles come up in gatherings of parents and kids, people generally default to “We didn’t find that works for us” or “We do _____ instead and it seems to be working fine.” Everyone agrees that “different strokes … Continue reading
New York, never at a loss for self-congratulatory words, regards itself as the most tolerant of cities, a place where one may express any thought freely. It is true. In New York, one may articulate any idea whatsoever — as … Continue reading
In the spring and summer of 2006, Eric Rinehart, at the time a 34-year-old police officer in the small town of Middletown, Indiana, began consensual sexual relationships with two young women, ages 16 and 17. One of the women had … Continue reading
A troubled Canarsie elementary school is facing a whopping $21,902 bill for student lunches that were eaten but never paid for. Parents at Public School 276 owe the money for lunches served to students at the 83rd St. school from September … Continue reading
ALBANY – Some state senators are taking advantage of a little-known loophole to give legal pals hired at minimum wage a sweet perk: taxpayer-funded medical care for just 17 hours of work a week. New Yorkers footed yearly medical bills … Continue reading
Last month, I became an American citizen, a tremendous honor and no easy accomplishment, even for a Canadian. After living here for 12 years, I thought I knew everything. Then I learned how we mint Americans. After years of steep … Continue reading
We hear a lot about corporate money in politics. In the wake of the Citizens United decision, we heard how corporate money was going to ruin politics in the United States, as if corporations were the big interest we needed … Continue reading
Imagine if a white guy created a prepaid Visa card for “low credit” and “underserved” communities. Imagine if he profited heavily while providing nothing of real value to the purchasers of said card. Imagine the outcries and the wails of … Continue reading
Here’s a rundown of the governors’ menu and my CONSERVATIVE estimations of the calories consumed. Salad of roasted pears with homemade ricotta, walnut crisps, with White House Kitchen Garden greens – 200 calories bread and butter – 150 calories Local … Continue reading
Unsurprisingly, the Volt, which requires a $7,000 tax break just to get it into a range where people will buy one, isn’t such a great car. Washington — Consumer Reports offered a harsh initial review of the Chevrolet Volt, questioning … Continue reading
I’m obsessed with Looking Glass’s one hit, Brandy. I keep envisioning how I would shoot a beautiful cinematic video to go with the song. Someone had a different idea, though, and shot it using the Sims. Pretty cool! I love … Continue reading
Not only is Alford v. Greene the first major case involving Child Protective Services to go before the United States Supreme Court in 21 years, but it is also one of the most important parents’ rights cases ever to reach … Continue reading
Federal law protects pharmaceutical companies from lawsuits by parents who claim that vaccines harmed their children, the Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. The court ruled 6 to 2 that going before a special tribunal set up by Congress is the only … Continue reading