I think I first heard of Marc Randazza when one of the other bloggers around here started calling him a "First Amendment Badass," and that's how I always think of him. I didn't really encounter him, however, until Jon Katz posted this bit about Randazza a few years ago. I took the opportunity to poke fun at Marc in the comments about the absurdist severity of his blog's terms … [Read more...] about Marc Randazza – First Amendment Badass
Our Stupid Debate on National Healthcare
I've held off writing anything about the whole contraceptives/Sandra Fluke/Rush Limbaugh mess because it's a classic example of an important political debate turning trivial, stupid, and misogynistic. At the top level, we have the ongoing debate about how to reform the healthcare industry in this country. The current big and controversial plan is the Affordable Care Act, which … [Read more...] about Our Stupid Debate on National Healthcare
God Bless Bobcat Goldthwait’s America
I'm a Bobcat fan from way back, so I'll probably want to go see this movie, which he wrote and directed, if it actually gets released to theaters. After which, there will probably be Congressional hearings. … [Read more...] about God Bless Bobcat Goldthwait’s America
Mark Bennett Throws His Hat in the Ring
Oh my God. Seriously? Houston criminal defense lawyer Mark Bennett has just announced on his blog that he's running for office as a Judge on the Texas Court of Appeals. It even brought Old Man Greenfield out of retirement. The good news is that he'd be a great person to have on the bench. The bad news is that he's running on the Libertarian ticket. To which I can only respond: … [Read more...] about Mark Bennett Throws His Hat in the Ring
Jamison’s Tips For New Bloggers
Jamison Koehler has a post up on his blog offering tips for new bloggers. Although he wrote it specifically for legal bloggers, and some of the examples might not make sense if you don't know the personalities, it's good advice for anyone considering a new blog. If you're thinking you might like to join the conversation, you should check it out. Naturally, I have a few thoughts … [Read more...] about Jamison’s Tips For New Bloggers