Tag Archives: First Amendment

The god problem in Massachusetts

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Naomi

After the Supreme Court’s decision saying it was OK for Greece, NY to begin its town meetings with a (Christian) prayer, it seems to me that the wall separating church and state is being pounded down right and left. It’s … Continue reading →

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The god problem and the U.S. courts

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Naomi

You might think this piece of information I just got from the Brennan Center is about the Supreme Court decision about allowing prayers before town hall meetings in Greece, New York. It’s not, but it’s a scary follow-up: JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS … Continue reading →

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Yelp again: First Amendment versus defamation

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Naomi

I warned you about Yelp previously, calling them a sort of protection racket. That was my perception. And now my perception has been validated by a so-far successful lawsuit in Virginia brought by a small business owner afflicted with bad … Continue reading →

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