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Oh Wisconsin! It’s time for legislators to do their jobs
Peggy Littlecategory_listCovid-19 Articles
“When the tyrant first appears, he is a protector.” Plato, The Republic On March 24, 2020, Wisconsin’s Interim Health Services Secretary Andrea Palm issued a stunningly broad order taking control of the lives and activities of every single individual and business in the State of Wisconsin under rules and conditions that she herself determined and…
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Daytona Beach Cops, You Need a Warrant to Use ‘Pandemic Drones’
Caleb Kruckenbergcategory_listCovid-19 Articles
Just because powerful surveillance technology exists doesn’t necessarily mean we should use it. This holds true even when faced with unprecedented challenges from a pandemic. Unfortunately, the Daytona Beach Florida Police Department didn’t get the memo. According to recent statements by representatives from the Daytona Beach police, the Department has recently deployed an unmanned…
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Judge Sullivan Disregards Two Controlling Precedents By Appointing Amicus In Flynn Case
In the News
U.S. District Court Judge Emmet Sullivan disregarded two controlling precedents from higher courts with his decision to appoint John Gleeson as amicus curiae in the U.S. v. Michael Flynn case this week. Judicial conduct similar to J. Sullivan’s in these prior, far less politically charged cases was roundly and unanimously condemned by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, D.C. Circuit Judge Sri…
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It’s Not Better to Beg: The SEC’s Unforgivable Use of Unlawful Guidance
Michael P. DeGrandis
In one context or another, we’ve all chuckled at the witticism: “It’s better to beg for forgiveness than to ask for permission.” And why not? It’s funny and ironic because it’s vaguely subversive and there’s a kernel of truth to it. But I’ve noticed there are two times when the wisecrack is definitely not funny.…
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The New York Times is Wrong—We Don’t Need Another Agency to Fight Pandemics
Jessica Thompsoncategory_listCovid-19 Articles
It’s axiomatic that in time of crisis, government tends to grow. We applaud people who respond to a crisis by helping those affected and taking actions to prevent further harm. But for some, the inclination to “do something” in response to a crisis takes the shape of a plan that cedes more power to the…
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How My Joke on Twitter Became a Federal Case
I’m under federal investigation for making a joke on Twitter. In June 2019, employees at the left-liberal Vox Media Inc. walked off the job demanding a new collective bargaining agreement. As the publisher of a conservative website, the Federalist, I found the clash ironic. I tweeted: “FYI @fdrlst first one of you tries to unionize I…
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