The story Radley Balko was in town for last month is now officially out in the open, with an op-ed in the Chicago-Tribune: At Reason Magazine, we recently took a look at how the 35 most-populous cities in the United States balance individual freedom with government paternalism. We ranked the cities on how much freedom they afford their residents to indulge in alcohol, tobacco, … [Read more...] about We’re Dead Last! We’re Dead Last!
Steven Molo Comments
Lawyer Steven Molo has posted a couple of comments to my review of his book, Your Witness: Lessons on Cross-Examination and Life From Great Chicago Trial Lawyers, and I thought they were interesting enough that I'm excerpting them here: I apologize if my comment about not being an avid reader of blogs was off-putting or had any ring of arrogance. I meant it more as an … [Read more...] about Steven Molo Comments
Will The Gay Pride Parade Be Indecent?
Arlene Sawicki of the Illinois Family Institute is concerned about, well, what the Illinois Family Instutute is usually concerned about: Chicago parades include the famous St. Patrick's Day Parade in March, where the Chicago River is tinted green in honor of the Irish. The Polish American Constitution Day Parade, held May 1st, celebrates the first European democratic … [Read more...] about Will The Gay Pride Parade Be Indecent?
Your Witness – Review
This seems to be the right time for publishing reviews of Your Witness: Lessons on Cross-Examination and Life From Great Chicago Trial Lawyers, edited by Steven F. Molo and James R. Figliulo. Already Scott Greenfield has posted a review, and Mark Bennett posted his review just a little later. I guess it's my turn. Your Witness consists of 50 … [Read more...] about Your Witness – Review
Heller: Gun Owners Get a Cookie
The Supreme Court finally released their long-awaited 2nd Amendment decision in Heller, and it seems to support an individual right to bear arms...in your own home, in D.C., if your name is Dick Heller, and all you want is a city gun permit. That's according to Scott Greenfield's analysis of Heller. They announced a fundamental individual right, yet also allowed all … [Read more...] about Heller: Gun Owners Get a Cookie