May 19, 2010
The “Reimagining the Beatles (as a function of their own peculiar mythology)” haiku
The walrus is Paul. — Which, that would make Ringo, like, coral or some such.
The "Reimagining the Beatles (as a function of their own peculiar mythology)" haiku
The walrus is Paul. — Which, that would make Ringo, like, coral or some such.
“Union Pension Bailouts are Coming”
Rick Manning, Americans for Limited Government: Operating under the benign sounding title, “Create Jobs and Save Benefits Act of 2010”, [Senator Robert] Casey’s [D-PA] bill is actually nothing more than a transfer of approximately $165 billion in Big Labor’s pension debt over to the U.S. taxpayer. For decades, one of the primary organizing tools used by labor unions has been the promise that their members will enjoy secure pensions upon
"Union Pension Bailouts are Coming"
Rick Manning, Americans for Limited Government: Operating under the benign sounding title, “Create Jobs and Save Benefits Act of 2010”, [Senator Robert] Casey’s [D-PA] bill is actually nothing more than a transfer of approximately $165 billion in Big Labor’s pension debt over to the U.S. taxpayer. For decades, one of the primary organizing tools used by labor unions has been the promise that their members will enjoy secure pensions upon
a few final words on the intentionalism / textualism divide (UPDATED)
[updated from 5/17 – ed.]
“Chuck Schumer vs. Free Speech”
From the “some pigs are more equal than others” file: Perhaps the most striking thing about the Disclose Act is that, while the Supreme Court overturned limits on spending by both corporations and unions, Disclose seeks to reimpose them only on corporations. Well, in fairness to Schumer, corporations are evil, and unions are good. So what’s not to like? As a bonus, media exemptions under the proposed bill will extend
"Chuck Schumer vs. Free Speech"
From the “some pigs are more equal than others” file: Perhaps the most striking thing about the Disclose Act is that, while the Supreme Court overturned limits on spending by both corporations and unions, Disclose seeks to reimpose them only on corporations. Well, in fairness to Schumer, corporations are evil, and unions are good. So what’s not to like? As a bonus, media exemptions under the proposed bill will extend
“Constitutionally Dangerous”
Reason’s Jacob Sullum on the Supreme Court’s upholding of preventive detention: Opponents of preventive detention for convicts who have served their time argue that it violates the right to due process, the guarantee against double jeopardy, and the ban on ex post facto laws. Although a 1997 decision upholding a Kansas civil commitment law suggests the Supreme Court is not receptive to such arguments, this week’s ruling did not address
"Constitutionally Dangerous"
Reason’s Jacob Sullum on the Supreme Court’s upholding of preventive detention: Opponents of preventive detention for convicts who have served their time argue that it violates the right to due process, the guarantee against double jeopardy, and the ban on ex post facto laws. Although a 1997 decision upholding a Kansas civil commitment law suggests the Supreme Court is not receptive to such arguments, this week’s ruling did not address