Tag Archives: First Amendment

“Meet the New Kochs: The DeVos Clan’s Plan to Defund the Left”

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Naomi

Years ago, I visited Maine with a friend whose parents lived there. Several memories. First, buying a thick flannel plaid shirt from the L.L. Bean discount store. Second, Maine seemed exotic to me, a native New Yorker and city dweller … Continue reading →

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Defamation in the Trump universe

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Naomi

A small group of superrich Americans — the president-elect among them — has laid the groundwork for an unprecedented legal assault on the media. Can they succeed? Source: Billionaires vs. the Press in the Era of Trump – The New … Continue reading →

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“Can Libel Laws Be Changed Under Trump?” Yes, says NYT

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Naomi

Scary. In a word, yes. But if established procedures to change laws hold, it would be extremely difficult, requiring Supreme Court action or a change in the Constitution. Source: Can Libel Laws Be Changed Under Trump? – The New York … Continue reading →

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