Tag Archives: First Amendment

The definition of defamation may someday have Trump’s name in it

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Naomi

Yesterday, I was asked whether Trump could be sued by Joe Scarborough and the family of Lori Klausutis  — and, if so, for what? Today, the New York Times published an opinion piece from Peter Schuck, a law professor whose … Continue reading →

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Progressives versus The New York Times

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Naomi

I’ve been following a bunch of people on Twitter, people who proclaim themselves to be “progressives.” (Whatever that means. My definition of it has been shifting quite a bit lately.) These are rational, highly intelligent and experienced people who’ve worked … Continue reading →

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American war on women’s bodies is still being waged

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Naomi

I picked this up from SCOTUSblog. It seems that Kentucky is still fighting hard for supremacy in the Worst State in the Union In Which To Be A Woman contest, and has asked the Supreme Court to review this case. … Continue reading →

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