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Wearing a "Military-Style" Tactical Vest to School Isn't a Crime
Two high school brothers were arrested for disorderly conduct after wearing {military-style} tactical vests to school. {Kameron's vest had a "U.S. Army" patch on it. The parties agree that the vests were not real tactical or military vests, nor were they bulletproof. Kameron's vest was mostly obscured under a large winter coat he was wearing. Noah did not have his coat on over his vest. Kameron also carried a green duffle bag that he used to carry his ROTC equipment. The Officers describe the bag as a "military-style duffle bag," but the Evanses dispute that the duffle bag was military-style. Kameron alleges that he regularly used the bag to carry his marching band and ROTC equipment, in addition to his Airsoft war game equipment.}
Feds Seek 20-Year Sentence for Backpage Co-Founder Michael Lacey
"The context for the international concealment money laundering conviction is critical," writes Lacey's lawyers in a motion seeking a less severe sentence. "This is not a case where the defendant went off on his own to hide an asset. Instead, in the years that preceded the international wire transfer at issue, federal law enforcement officers.
Economic Liberty Now Has No Place In Either Party
For years, populists on both the left and right have griped that Washington is in the thrall of libertarians, market fundamentalists, or perhaps neoliberals—despite the rarity of any politically powerful figure identifying as such. Recent events should put those complaints to rest: With the elevation of Sen. J.D. Vance...
Ding-Dong-Ditch-Get-Attacked-By-Sheriff-at-Gunpoint
From Monday's decision by Judge Amanda Brailsford (D. Idaho) in Cox v. Bingham County Sheriff's Office:. On November 9, 2021, Plaintiffs Chelsea Cox and six minors were leaving "personal written notes that were folded into paper turkeys" "at the front doors of community members" in "expressions of gratitude for the Thanksgiving season." After placing a note at a front door, the minors "pressed the doorbell [and] then ran off to maintain anonymity."
In Venezuela, Digital Freedom Is a Threat to Dictators
As Nicolás Maduro bans X and Signal, the role of technology in Venezuela becomes undeniable. Now more than ever, people's freedom lies in their ability to communicate and access information with privacy and security. This is true not only in Venezuela but also in the United States. Maduro's Repression.
"The Amended Complaint Alleges a Sprawling Tapestry of Ethical Lapses by Major Players in the Nation's Bankruptcy System"
From Van Deelen v. Jones, decided Friday by Chief Judge Alia Moses (S.D. Tex.) (for more on the underlying scandal, see here):. The Amended Complaint alleges a sprawling tapestry of ethical lapses by major players in the nation's bankruptcy system. The Defendants insist that these accusations, however salacious, create no viable cause of action for the Plaintiff to pursue. Upon reviewing the applicable law and the Plaintiff's allegations, the Court agrees and dismisses the Plaintiff's claims—though it does so with some consternation….
Nobody Cared About Bernie's Speech
Washed up: Last night, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I–Vt.) played the hits. Just one problem: Nobody cared. He asked Democratic National Convention delegates to recall the early days of the pandemic—when "people were being evicted from their homes" and "children in America were going hungry"—and how Democrats came together to pass the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, which provided "$1,400 for every man, woman, and child in the working class," offered "emergency assistance" to help small businesses stay operational, and included eviction protections to keep people in their homes. "I say all of this not to relive that difficult moment, but to make one simple point. When the political will is there, government can effectively deliver for the people of our country," said Sanders. "We need to summon that will again—because too many of our fellow Americans are struggling every day to just get by."
"There Is No Basis for Preventing the Public from Learning That Natale Seeks Recourse for the Defendants' Alleged Misconduct"
From Monday's opinion by Judge Denise Casper in Natale v. Barstool Sports, Inc. (D. Mass.):. Pro se litigant Diana Natale has filed a civil complaint, in which she alleges that the defendants published defamatory false statements against her, invaded her privacy, and shared her personal information in a podcast [apparently Barstool's The Case] without her consent….
Brickbat: Who Wears Short Shorts?
Iran's parliament is set to pass a bill regulating how men dress in public, banning apparel that "is against public modesty, such as clothing that does not cover a part of the body lower than the chest or higher than the ankle." But the Basij, the nation's morality police, is already enforcing the law. They have been beating and arresting men caught wearing shorts in public, at a time when temperatures reaching 45° Celsius (113° Fahrenheit) and frequent power outages have led many men to wear shorts outside.
Kamala Harris' 'Price Gouging' Ban: A New Idea That Has Failed for Thousands of Years
In her first economic policy speech as the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee, Kamala Harris rightly criticized Donald Trump for favoring steep tariffs, saying her Republican opponent "wants to impose what is, in effect, a national sales tax on everyday products and basic necessities that we import from other countries." But in the same speech, Harris pitched a half-baked idea that is just as economically dubious, promising to crack down on "price gouging" by the grocery industry.
Interesting Stay Dispute in Seventh Circuit Minors'-Access-to-Porn Case
From Free Speech Coalition, Inc. v. Rokita, decided Friday by Judges Frank Easterbrook and Amy St. Eve:. Indiana seeks a stay of the preliminary injunction that a district court entered preventing the enforcement of Ind. Code § 24-4-23, which requires web sites to limit minors' access to certain sexual materials.
The Best of Reason: The Fragile Generation
This week's featured article is "The Fragile Generation" by Lenore Skenazy and Jonathan Haidt, originally published in the December 2017 print issue. This audio was generated using AI trained on the voice of Katherine Mangu-Ward. Music credits: "Deep in Thought" by CTRL and "Sunsettling" by Man with Roses. Lenore Skenazy...
Trump's New, More Sophisticated Take on Crime Still Does Not Show 'Homicides Are Skyrocketing'
Last week, the Trump campaign falsely asserted that "homicides are skyrocketing in American cities under Kamala Harris." On Tuesday, the campaign offered a more nuanced and sophisticated critique of crime data cited by the Democratic presidential nominee. But it still does not support the earlier claim, which is inconsistent with numbers from several sources.
In Argentina, the Private Sector May Save Soccer
Unsurprisingly, as the reigning World Cup champions, soccer is deeply embedded in Argentina's national identity. Players on the national team are praised as heroes by everyone, from die-hard fans to casual observers. Their trophies bring joy and a sense of triumph to a country that has seen much division and gloom in recent decades.
The Democratic Party Platform Still Won't Commit to Legalizing Marijuana
Democratic delegates approved the party's 2024 platform at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago yesterday, including sections lamenting the unfairness of marijuana convictions. However, the platform failed to explicitly call for legalizing or even decriminalizing the drug, a change from its position four years ago. "No one should be in...
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