Category Archives: Judiciary

Trump’s arraignment, in three sentences

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Naomi

Two from New York Times headlines: Donald Trump had called for protesters to converge on Manhattan, but the crowds were mostly journalists. You Could Have Walked a Block Away and Had No Clue Trump Just Got Arrested  — Michelle Goldberg’s … Continue reading →

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“Woke” Chronicles: What I saw on Trump Arraignment Day in NYC

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Naomi

I was taking a long walk up West End Avenue on this lovely spring day. I saw the usual minimal group — people walking dogs, the dogs, doormen, cars. Two women wearing major knee braces. You know. Like that. Around … Continue reading →

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Part Three: Edgar’s federal prison life

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Naomi

Remember Edgar, my invented Jan 6 federal prison candidate? Sure you do. I’ve been introducing him to federal prison life one step at a time. I’ve expressed some jollitry over this because, hey, I’m not the one going to Club … Continue reading →

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