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Monthly Archives: February 2012
So What are the Rules for Super PACs?
Introduced by the 2010 Citizens United decision, Super PACs are the embodiment of what unlimited donations — by individuals, corporations, unions or other organizations — to political campaigns look like. These “expenditure-only independent organizations” have raised $100 million so far … Continue reading
Online Dirt: Free Speech and Defamation go Helmet-to-Helmet in NFL Cheerleader’s Lawsuit
It only took two posts (complete with pictures) to send Sarah Jones’s reputation into free fall. By an anonymous contributor, Ms Jones was accused of sexual misconduct, both with players on the Cincinnati Bengals NFL team and at her school. … Continue reading
When Can You “Take the Fifth”?
The fifth Amendment provides broad protection against the abuses of government authority in legal procedures; it includes the right to a jury, houses the law against double jeopardy and ensures protection against self-incrimination. Two recent cases shed some light on … Continue reading
As Yelp Rises, Free Speech and Business Reputations Can Conflict
Charley just used Yelp to find a good Ethiopian restaurant in Washington, DC (thanks for the free extra injera Queen of Sheba!), and Eva just “Yelped” Krua Thai for dinner last night in San Francisco. If, like us, you use … Continue reading
Episode 58: Almost There in Michigan and a Very Political Year for the Supreme Court
For the second time this year, we record a podcast from opposite sides of the country — Charley in Washington, D.C, and myself home in San Francisco. Charley starts the podcast by telling us all what he was doing in … Continue reading
Will Americans Have an Online ‘Bill of Rights’?
In the name of online privacy, the White House has announced what they’re calling a “comprehensive blueprint” for future legislation, with the “consumer privacy bill of rights”. Straight from the White House fact sheet, this bill “seeks to protect all … Continue reading
Citizens United Gathers More Dissidents
In rethinking the Citizens United decision, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg has admitted that her vote was a mistake. Like many of us, the long-serving justice who has penned over 200 opinions on issues from abortion rights to copyright law, is … Continue reading
“Right to be Forgotten” — What We’re Reading
After writing about the proposed “right to be forgotten” in Europe, the conversation about privacy, reputation and the Internet has only accelerated. Here’s a taste of what we’re reading at the moment: Google must remember our right to be forgotten, … Continue reading
Affirmative Action set for Election-Season Supreme Court Review
Racial policies in college admissions are set to face the judgement of the Supreme Court. Together with health care, immigration and political redistricting also under review, this is certainly shaping up to be a big year for politics and the … Continue reading
Episode 57: Internet Privacy and the “Right to Be Forgotten”
Two podcasts this week? Yes, indeed, we couldn’t resist talking about the big happenings in politics and online privacy. This episode we focus on the ongoing issue of how to balance and regulate free speech and privacy on the Internet. … Continue reading
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What Role Should States Play in Immigration Policy?
Episode 63: When Will We Be Voting Online?
Can Online Voting Become the Norm, Democratizing the Election Process?
