http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:24:12 -0700 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:48:15 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m11d18-10yearold-refuses-to-pledge-allegiance-to-country-that-discriminates-against-homosexuals?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner William Phillips, a 10-year-old boy in Arkansas, has refused to recite the Pledge of Allegiance because he believes there is no "liberty and justice for all."  (See full story here). In particular, Phillips said there was no lib... gay rights Freedom of Speech Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:48:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m11d18-10yearold-refuses-to-pledge-allegiance-to-country-that-discriminates-against-homosexuals?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Police-drag-pregnant-and-bleeding-woman-in-labor-out-of-hospital-arrest-her-for-running-red-light?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner Melanie Dawn Williams was 7 months pregnant and driving to a hospital due to premature labor. She ran a red light to get to an emergency room. Two officers chased her to the hospital after they noticed that she ran the red light. They tackled... personal freedom privacy rights law enforcement Libertarianism Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:06:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Police-drag-pregnant-and-bleeding-woman-in-labor-out-of-hospital-arrest-her-for-running-red-light?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m11d10-With-new-healthcare-bill-Roe-v-Wade-will-become-useless--goodbye-abortion-rights?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner So Roe v. Wade has come to this. The House passed the healthcare bill, with restrictions on abortions. The Senate now is squabbling over the same abortion issues (full article here). In the end, as long as the health bill passes, choice will b... feminism personal freedom abortion Libertarianism Healthcare Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:49:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m11d10-With-new-healthcare-bill-Roe-v-Wade-will-become-useless--goodbye-abortion-rights?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Prosecution-agency-investigates-student-journalists-for-freeing-innocent-prisoners?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner A unique program run by Professor David Protess' investigative journalism class at Northwestern University focuses on and collects evidence regarding wrongful convictions. In the previous decade, the class had worked to free about 11 innocent ... personal freedom privacy rights law enforcement Media Libertarianism Freedom of Speech Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:33:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Prosecution-agency-investigates-student-journalists-for-freeing-innocent-prisoners?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Minnesota-decides-bong-water-is-an-illegal-drug-can-result-in-firstdegree-drug-conviction?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner The Supreme Court of Minnesota declared recently that bong water testing positive for a controlled substance can result in a first-degree drug conviction. In 2007, a glass bong was seized from the home of Sara Peck. The water pipe contained about ... law enforcement Libertarianism Drugs Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:16:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Minnesota-decides-bong-water-is-an-illegal-drug-can-result-in-firstdegree-drug-conviction?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Breckenridge-Colorado-legalizes-marijuana?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner Breckenridge, a ski town in Colorado, voted to legalize Marijuana (see full story here). The proposal passed would allow adults 21 and older to have up to 1 ounce of marijuana. The last estimates before results came out showed the proposal would w... Marijuana law enforcement Libertarianism Drugs Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:45:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Breckenridge-Colorado-legalizes-marijuana?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Having-problems-with-a-rebellious-daughter--Just-run-her-over-with-the-car?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner Noor Faleh Almaleki died in a horrifying and bizarre tragedy. Her father hit her with his car on October 20 in a parking lot in Peoria, Arizona. Noor died Monday November 2, of the injuries she sustained. Noor was with her boyfriend's mot... feminism personal freedom Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:49:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Having-problems-with-a-rebellious-daughter--Just-run-her-over-with-the-car?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Steps-toward-legalization-in-California-hindered-by-federal-government-and-law-enforcement?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner State legislators in California just held a hearing for a bill that would legalize Marijuana. The hearing would address the effects of such a bill, including issues of taxation and regulation of marijuana.    California voters appear... personal freedom Marijuana law enforcement Libertarianism Drugs Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:12:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Steps-toward-legalization-in-California-hindered-by-federal-government-and-law-enforcement?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Dont-walka-round-naked-in-your-own-home--youll-get-arrested?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner 29 year-old Eric Williamson woke up around 8:30 a.m. on Monday morning to make coffee. His roommates were not home, and he walked into his kitchen nude. He was subsequently arrested for indecent exposure. A neighbor walking her son to school h... personal freedom law enforcement Libertarianism Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:28:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Dont-walka-round-naked-in-your-own-home--youll-get-arrested?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Interracial-couple-denied-marriage-license--proof-the-legal-institution-of-marriage-is-oppressive?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner Terence McKay and Beth Humphrey-McKay, an interracial couple, were denied a marriage license by a justice of the peace in Louisiana.  The justice, Keith Bardwell, claimed that he was not racist, but did not believe in issuing marriage license... personal freedom gay rights racism Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:29:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Interracial-couple-denied-marriage-license--proof-the-legal-institution-of-marriage-is-oppressive?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Government-is-out-to-control-the-economy-not-fix-it?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner I would have thought this was a joke if I didn't know better.  The following articles appeared side-by-side in the Los Angeles Times:Tech firms are enjoying their economic stimulus California appears poised to be first to ban power-guzzling... Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:41:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Government-is-out-to-control-the-economy-not-fix-it?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Why-bother-calling-911-anymore-The-cops-just-want-an-excuse-to-shoot-anyone?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner AP Photo/ Ross D. Franklin Tony Arambula cornered an armed intruder in his son's bedroom, but was mistaken for the intruder by police.His wife, Leslie went to call 911 after Arambula used his gun to corner and secure the intruder in the bedroom. Wh... law enforcement Libertarianism Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:02:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Why-bother-calling-911-anymore-The-cops-just-want-an-excuse-to-shoot-anyone?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Police-officer-kills-fleeing-suspect-in-driveby-tasering?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner Officer Jerald Ard of the Pensacola Police Department essentially engaged in a drive-by tasering of a suspect. The man was attempting to flee the scene of a crime on a bicycle, and died as the result of the tasering.Some news sources (here) insightfu... law enforcement Libertarianism Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:19:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Police-officer-kills-fleeing-suspect-in-driveby-tasering?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m10d1-The-current-healthcare-system-is-the-governments-fault-it-cannot-be-fixed-with-nationalization?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner There are plenty of problems with the current healthcare system in the United States. However, most assume that turning to nationalized healthcare is the solution, and criticize the downfalls of a "private" healthcare system (see here).&nbs... feminism abortion Libertarianism Healthcare Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:36:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m10d1-The-current-healthcare-system-is-the-governments-fault-it-cannot-be-fixed-with-nationalization?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m9d25-The-police-are-above-the-law-cops-shoot-a-fireman-and-play-wii-during-drug-bust?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner Jericho, Ark. Police Vehicle at the Crittenden County Sheriff's Dept. (AP Photo/Tim Rand) Recent events have shed more light on abusive and tyrannical police operations.Lakeland, Florida police first claimed they discovered drugs, weapons and stolen... personal freedom privacy rights law enforcement Libertarianism Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:13:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m9d25-The-police-are-above-the-law-cops-shoot-a-fireman-and-play-wii-during-drug-bust?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m9d24-The-fascist-FDA-wants-to-improve-your-health-by-getting-into-bed-with-big-tobacco?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner AP Photo/Steve Helber The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) very recently banned the sale of fruit, clove and candy flavored cigarettes.Obama signed the legislation in June (see full story here).The idea is that flavored cigarettes tend to attract... personal freedom Libertarianism Tobacco Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:05:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m9d24-The-fascist-FDA-wants-to-improve-your-health-by-getting-into-bed-with-big-tobacco?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Sometimes-child-pornography-law-is-about-harassing-parents-not-about-protecting-children?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner It's happened again, though not surprisingly.  An Arizona couple was accused of sexual abuse after trying to develop some innocent bath-time photos of their children at Walmart.Lisa and Anthony Demaree's three young daughters were taken away by ... personal freedom privacy rights law enforcement Libertarianism Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:31:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Sometimes-child-pornography-law-is-about-harassing-parents-not-about-protecting-children?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Potential-illegal-immigrant-bar-from-new-healthcare-program-makes-no-sense?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner Obama took some heat from critics when he proposed barring illegal immigrants from participating in the government health insurance program. The bar would allegedly apply even if the immigrants paid into the program with their own money (see full sto... Immigration Healthcare Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:30:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Potential-illegal-immigrant-bar-from-new-healthcare-program-makes-no-sense?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m9d12-DUI-laws-becoming-increasingly-absurd?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner AP Photo/Seth Perlman Drunk driving has long been seen as a terrible thing. However, DUI laws have increasingly become absurd.Late last year, Daryl Fleck was drunk and asleep in his car in the parking lot of his apartment when he was arrested for a ... personal freedom law enforcement Libertarianism Sat, 12 Sep 2009 01:32:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m9d12-DUI-laws-becoming-increasingly-absurd?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m9d7-Celebrators-find-loophole-in-San-Diegos-ban-on-drinking-on-the-beach?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner Although drinking recently became illegal on San Diego beaches, people have found a loophole. While alcohol is illegal on the "beach,"  people can technically drink in the water as long as their feet are not touching the sand.Many San ... personal freedom law enforcement Libertarianism Mon, 07 Sep 2009 20:46:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7732-AntiEstablishment-Examiner~y2009m9d7-Celebrators-find-loophole-in-San-Diegos-ban-on-drinking-on-the-beach?cid=exrss-AntiEstablishment-Examiner