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Mark Zuckerberg says social networks should not be fact-checking political speech
Facebook CEO tells CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin, "Political speech is one of the most sensitive parts in a democracy, and people should be able to see what politicians say."
Young: Dangerous collision in Central Park
A brief encounter involving two people and a dog in New York City’s Central Park has turned into an explosive, headline-making sociopolitical drama. A white woman was caught on video calling the polic
Scott Greenfield
"And yet if Christian Cooper had been a white man and had ended up on video, it’s possible he would have been publicly shamed as a male bully."
Same conduct, different identities. Different outcome?
Via @CathyYoung63
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New York to allow private businesses to deny entry to customers who won't wear a mask
"That store owner has a right to protect themselves," Gov. Cuomo said.
Has Occupational Licensing Outlived Its Usefulness?
A recent study shows that consumers do not value occupational licensing of their contractors or the higher prices they charge. Research by Chiara Farronato.
Scott Greenfield
In a world of online reviews, is occupational licensing no longer needed?
Harvard Business Review has its doubts.
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Progressively Prosecuting The Patriarchy
It used to be drug dealers, mostly black and Hispanic drug dealers because, well, Tony Montana. They were hated, dreaded and any act that was linked to them had to be quashed with the harshest of m…
A Second Chance For Black Lives Matter
For a brief and shining moment after the spate of high profile needless deaths of black men, although Tamir Rice could hardly be called a “man” yet, it appeared as if we were finally re…
The Central Park Dog Case Is Covington 2.0 | National Review
Once again, further evidence upended the narrative of a viral video — but not before someone’s life and reputation were destroyed.
What Does It Mean to Be a Feminist Prosecutor?
Reformers want to keep more people out of prison and punish more people for sexual violence.
Scott Greenfield
Feminist prosecutor? Harsh and carceral, but only on the crimes she hates to "correct historical injustices"?
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David Bowie – Space Oddity
Official music video for Space Oddity by David Bowie. Produced & directed by Mick Rock – New York, December 1972. Copyright Mick Rock 2002. Subscribe to Davi...
Scott Greenfield
Commencing countdown, engines on (five, four, three)
Check ignition and may
God's love be with you (two, one, liftoff)
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Welcome to the Socially Distanced Campus
When students return to colleges, they are likely to find transformed spaces and new norms. Here’s what campus leaders say that could look like.
Rising home sales show Americans are looking past the coronavirus
Americans are behaving very differently than they have in previous recessions.
Lesley Gore - It's my party
Songtext: Nobody knows where my Johnny has gone, but Judy left the same time. Why was he holding her hand, when he's supposed to be mine? It's my party and I...
Scott Greenfield
Play all my records, keep dancing all night
But leave me alone for a while
Till Johnny's dancing with me
I've got no reason to smile
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Trying Too Hard to Explain Title IX
Andrew Fleischman sent me some screen caps of the Department of Education’s commentary addressing the comments to the proposed Title IX regs. This was the stuff buried in the 2033 pages of sq…
The Rush of Anonymous Power
When most of the blawgosphere was sued by Joseph Rakofsky, one prong of his reply was an accusation of “internet mobbing.” There is, of course, no such cause of action or defense, but N…
Legal Experts See Tough Road for Jury Trials While Pandemic Rages
As the Covid-19 pandemic prevents people from gathering in courtrooms, courts throughout the United States are exploring new ways of preserving the right to trial by jury.
Scott Greenfield
What part of a criminal jury trial isn't important enough to be done with a live, courtroom jury and do it on Zoom instead?
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NY Bar Exam Sells Out
When life gives you lemons, consider planting an orange tree. You don’t have to use the lemons if they don’t suit your needs. I point this out because the New York State Bar Association last week tweeted a message from the state’s chief judge...
Scott Greenfield
NY Bar Exam is sold out. So what if you went to law school for 3 years. Tough nuggies.
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Darnella
They killed him right in front of cup foods over south on 38th and Chicago!! No type of sympathy 💔💔#POLICEBRUTALITY
Scott Greenfield
A knee to the throat and he's dead.
"I can't breathe," not that the Minneapolis cops gave a damn.
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