Nanny State
New York City Approves Large Soda Ban, So Drink 'Em If You've Got 'Em
The Nanny State wins another round
Tennessee Court: Cop Testimony Beats Videotape Evidence in Speeding Case
You know what you can do with your videotape
A Victory for Freedom: Judge Permablocks Indefinite Detention Provision of NDAA
The Congress passed, and the president signed into law, a provision that would allow the military to detain anyone in the world indefinitely. America!
Maine Man Says Life Ruined After Arrest on Prostitution Charges
Consensual sex in exchange for currency is illegal in much of the land of the free
Feds: 20 Percent of U.S. Households "Underbanked"
Feds worried those people use payday lenders and check cashing facilities instead.
DC Officials Ban Drink
You will no longer be able to order a Marion Berry's Dirty Asian Summer Punch from The Pug
PA Town Officials Considering Dog Ban For Business District
Unacceptable levels of dog poop blamed
Decline and Fall of America Starts at the Bus Stop
Going to the bus stop used to be a stoic ordeal, not a festive occasion.
Congressional Report Warns of Drone-Filled Skies, Facial Recognition Tech
The Congressional Research Service says Congress could pass legislation restricting the use of drones by police
L.A.'s Porn Condom Law to Be Enforced by Parks, Arts Committee?
Will they complain about the plots while on set?
Pirate Party Founder Wants Possession of Child Porn Legalized
Says current laws help predators
Alligators, Dragons Seized in Brooklyn Raid
Exotic animals are heavily regulated in New York City
California Parents of Children in Private Schools More Likely to Forego Vaccines
AP finds private school parents are twice as likely to opt-out than parents of public school children as the legislature considers a law to make it more difficult
The Cloud Over Football
Because modern players are bigger and faster, they may be inflicting even worse brain damage on each other.
Antonio Villaraigosa Bombs In National Debut
L.A. Mayor, already several levels above his level of incompetence, reveals Dems' shallow Golden State bench.
Mom Sues over Arrest for Letting Children Ride Scooters in Street
Neighbor told police she had "abandoned" them
Philly Man Charged for Airplane Prank That Led to Diversion, False Detainment
The 26-year-old was upset about a compromising picture the other man put on Facebook of his girlfriend and called Philly police under the name "George Michaels"
Federal Judge Backs Government Seizure of Rare Gold Coins
The coins were found in a family safe deposit box but the government claims the coins were most certainly stolen from the US mint at some point
Prank Leads to Diverted Flight, Heavily Armed Police Removing Man from Plane
Someone called in a fake tip that got it all started
Lebanese Ticked Off Over Smoking Restrictions
Many people wonder if a little time with a cigarette is a worthwhile concern for lawmakers
Theaters Declare War On NYC Soda Ban
You didn't think they made their money on ticket sales, did you?
Famed Sex Researcher's Son Charged With Exposing Himself After Sting Operation
Allegedly caught by police officers posing as kayakers in a river in eastern Michigan
No Arresting People Who Pass Sobriety Tests, Says TN Court
Defendant passed six tests, so let him go already
3 Ways Obama and the Democrats Can Win Libertarian Votes
Get transparent, legalize reality, and earn your Peace Prize already, Mr. President.
New York Court to Consider if Stripping is Art
"Live dramatic or musical arts performances" are exempt from some taxes
