From Westenbroek v. Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, decided by Judge Alan Johnson (D. Wyo.): The matter before us concerns a lawsuit that was filed in March of 2023 by six women against their sorority and against Artemis Langford, a member of that sorority who had been admitted through normal procedures the previous fall. {… KKG […]
5/10/1886: Yick Wo v. Hopkins decided. The post Today in Supreme Court History: May 10 Read More Article from Reason.com Reason MagazineThe Reason Magazine website is a go-to destination for libertarians seeking cogent analysis, investigative reporting, and thought-provoking commentary. Championing the principles of individual freedom, limited government, and free markets, the site offers a diverse […]
It’s 1944. The world is plunged deep into war. American troops are on the verge of crossing into German territory. The war has dragged on for years. Heavy bombers and fighter planes have regularly made incursions on Berlin. Tanks, Marines, A.T. guns, and bunker-busting assault guns stand at the ready, waiting for direction from their […]
Please enjoy the latest edition of Short Circuit, a weekly feature written by a bunch of people at the Institute for Justice. State courts often follow bad federal precedent in interpreting their own state constitutions. How best to litigate against this? Over at the Brennan Center’s State Court Report, IJ’s Anthony Sanders suggests that lawyers should […]
Fighting oligarchy from the P.J.: Sen. Bernie Sanders (I–Vt.) and I actually have a lot in common: We both think private jets are super cool. The only problem is that he’s trying to brand himself as “fighting oligarchy,” whereas I have no interest in being a foot soldier in that fight. Sanders and Rep. Alexandria […]
5/9/1974: Resolution to impeach President Nixon introduced in the House of Representatives. On 7/24/1974, the Supreme Court would decide U.S. v. Nixon. President Richard Nixon The post Today in Supreme Court History: May 9, 1974 appeared first on Reason.c Read More Article from Reason.com Reason MagazineThe Reason Magazine website is a go-to destination for libertarians […]
The post Friday Open Thread appeared first on Reason.com. Read More Article from Reason.com Reason MagazineThe Reason Magazine website is a go-to destination for libertarians seeking cogent analysis, investigative reporting, and thought-provoking commentary. Championing the principles of individual freedom, limited government, and free markets, the site offers a diverse range of articles, videos, and podcasts […]
Mainstream media is not sure how to report on the Papal conclave: How can I tell? Because CBS said, on the air, that the cardinals choosing the next Pope are “rawdogging” the conclave—as in, they are barred from using their phones or any other electronic devices. (“Rawdogging” is slang for, uh, lots of things, and has […]
From Jan v. People Media Project, decided Tuesday by Judge Tiffany Cartwright (W.D. Wash.): This case arises from the kidnapping of Plaintiffs Almog Meir Jan, Shlomi Ziv, and Audrey Kozlov by Hamas during the terrorist attack of October 7, 2023. Plaintiffs are Israeli citizens who were kidnapped at the Nova Music Festival and held hostage […]
From last week’s Ohio Court of Appeals decision in Edelstein v. Edelstein: Father claimed that Mother denied him the opportunity to retrieve his personal items from the marital home. Father testified he had left behind familial memorabilia, religious heirlooms, and other personal items when he had moved out. Father explained that while he was given […]