Matthew Harwood is vice president of communications for the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE). His work has appeared in the Washington Monthly and online at the Guardian, The Huffington Post, Truthout, and elsewhere. His opinions are his own.
Government Officials Admit His Halloween Decorations Are Legal. Why Won't They Leave Him Alone?
Ever since a Pennsylvania man hung mannequins from a tree on his property, local officials have been haunting him.