NDAA Lawsuit Media Blackout |
There is a media blackout on the lawsuit journalist Tangerine Bolen and seven other plaintiffs against Barack Obama’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Thursday, February 28, 2013
WORLD | Rocky future for freedom on social media | Tiffany Owens | Feb. 28, 2013
WORLD | Rocky future for freedom on social media | Tiffany Owens | Feb. 28, 2013
Why did Facebook last month shut down the account belonging to conservative group “Chicks on the Right” after it posted a blog post criticizing White House spokesman Jay Carney?
Why did Facebook last month shut down the account belonging to conservative group “Chicks on the Right” after it posted a blog post criticizing White House spokesman Jay Carney?
Gaza blackout: Press ban breeds mistrust between Israelis, Palestinians — RT News
Gaza blackout: Press ban breeds mistrust between Israelis, Palestinians — RT News
Truth is the first casualty of war, and that’s equally true for people whose job is to speak the truth. Journalists covering the Israeli-Palestinian conflict often face pressure and obstruction, preventing the two sides from understanding each other.
Truth is the first casualty of war, and that’s equally true for people whose job is to speak the truth. Journalists covering the Israeli-Palestinian conflict often face pressure and obstruction, preventing the two sides from understanding each other.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
What happens when you study conspiracy theories? The conspiracy theorists make up conspiracy theories about you! – denialism blog
What happens when you study conspiracy theories? The conspiracy theorists make up conspiracy theories about you! – denialism blog
I’ve known about this effect for a while as I’ve been variously accused of being in the pocket of big pharma, big ag, big science, democrats and republicans etc. Now Stephan Lewandowsky, in follow up to his “NASA Faked the Moon Landings – Therefore (Climate) Science is a Hoax.” paper, has used these conspiratorial responses to study how conspiracy theorists respond to being studied! It’s called “Recursive fury: Conspiracist ideation in the blogosphere in response to research on conspiracist ideation“.
Note: Conspiracy theories are a necessary avenue to truth. ~ Rhonda J Mangus
I’ve known about this effect for a while as I’ve been variously accused of being in the pocket of big pharma, big ag, big science, democrats and republicans etc. Now Stephan Lewandowsky, in follow up to his “NASA Faked the Moon Landings – Therefore (Climate) Science is a Hoax.” paper, has used these conspiratorial responses to study how conspiracy theorists respond to being studied! It’s called “Recursive fury: Conspiracist ideation in the blogosphere in response to research on conspiracist ideation“.
Note: Conspiracy theories are a necessary avenue to truth. ~ Rhonda J Mangus
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Do news blackouts help journalists held captive? - Journalist Security - Committee to Protect Journalists
Do news blackouts help journalists held captive? - Journalist Security - Committee to Protect Journalists
At any given time over the past two years, as wars raged in Libya and then Syria, and as other conflicts ground on in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, a number of journalists have been held captive by a diverse array of forces, from militants and rebels to criminals and paramilitaries. And at any given time, a small handful of these cases--sometimes one or two, sometimes more--have been purposely kept out of the news media. That is true today.
At any given time over the past two years, as wars raged in Libya and then Syria, and as other conflicts ground on in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, a number of journalists have been held captive by a diverse array of forces, from militants and rebels to criminals and paramilitaries. And at any given time, a small handful of these cases--sometimes one or two, sometimes more--have been purposely kept out of the news media. That is true today.
Court won't allow challenge to surveillance law - politics | NBC News
Court won't allow challenge to surveillance law - politics | NBC News
WASHINGTON — A sharply-divided Supreme Court on Tuesday threw out an attempt by U.S. citizens to challenge the expansion of a surveillance law used to monitor conversations of foreign spies and terrorist suspects.
WASHINGTON — A sharply-divided Supreme Court on Tuesday threw out an attempt by U.S. citizens to challenge the expansion of a surveillance law used to monitor conversations of foreign spies and terrorist suspects.
Council member addresses recent arrest » Local News » Tonawanda News
Council member addresses recent arrest » Local News » Tonawanda News
Tonawanda News — TOWN OF TONAWANDA — Board member Dan Crangle publicly commented on his recent arrest following a disagreement with his estranged wife, calling it a private matter not relevant to town business, at Monday’s town meeting.
Note: I was also disappointed on how this 'played out in the media' given that (among other stories) a City of North Tonawanda High School Teacher (Arthur J Harack) who was arrested in 2011 under Leandra's Law, was allowed to 'plea down' in 2012, and is still teaching in the classroom where, among other things, he wears an alcohol monitoring bracelet received barely no media coverage other than what I incorporated into my articles here.
Tonawanda News — TOWN OF TONAWANDA — Board member Dan Crangle publicly commented on his recent arrest following a disagreement with his estranged wife, calling it a private matter not relevant to town business, at Monday’s town meeting.
Note: I was also disappointed on how this 'played out in the media' given that (among other stories) a City of North Tonawanda High School Teacher (Arthur J Harack) who was arrested in 2011 under Leandra's Law, was allowed to 'plea down' in 2012, and is still teaching in the classroom where, among other things, he wears an alcohol monitoring bracelet received barely no media coverage other than what I incorporated into my articles here.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Letter: Cameras in court crucial to reviews - Times Union
Letter: Cameras in court crucial to reviews - Times Union
Through his recently announced legislative initiative, Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman seeks to allow cameras into open court proceedings with a few caveats, recording would need the judge's permission and there would be provisions for concealing faces of jurors and of subpoenaed witnesses. I believe such restrictions are wrong and run contrary to the reason Judge Lippman started the initiative, which was to allow the public outside of open court proceedings to see what the public inside the courtroom sees.
Through his recently announced legislative initiative, Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman seeks to allow cameras into open court proceedings with a few caveats, recording would need the judge's permission and there would be provisions for concealing faces of jurors and of subpoenaed witnesses. I believe such restrictions are wrong and run contrary to the reason Judge Lippman started the initiative, which was to allow the public outside of open court proceedings to see what the public inside the courtroom sees.
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Media Blackout? Obama’s Supreme Court Hearing Was Friday – Decision On Tuesday | Obama
Media Blackout? Obama’s Supreme Court Hearing Was Friday – Decision On Tuesday | Obama
For all the ridiculous stories that are pumped through the media airways, one would think they could at least squeeze THIS story in somewhere? We are talking about the President of the United States of America, the Full Supreme Court, and complete with possible involvement of the CIA nominee John Brennan, and no one in our pathetic media feels this is news worthy?
For all the ridiculous stories that are pumped through the media airways, one would think they could at least squeeze THIS story in somewhere? We are talking about the President of the United States of America, the Full Supreme Court, and complete with possible involvement of the CIA nominee John Brennan, and no one in our pathetic media feels this is news worthy?
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Italy gripped by conspiracy theories over pope's resignation | The Times of Israel
Italy gripped by conspiracy theories over pope's resignation | The Times of Israel
Italian media is full of speculation about the contents of a secret 300-page dossier recently submitted to Pope Benedict XVI, which may be the reason behind his surprise resignation. Theories about its contents range from material relating to the blackmailing of gay priests to financial irregularities in the Holy See.
Italian media is full of speculation about the contents of a secret 300-page dossier recently submitted to Pope Benedict XVI, which may be the reason behind his surprise resignation. Theories about its contents range from material relating to the blackmailing of gay priests to financial irregularities in the Holy See.
» Blade Runner Killing And The Media Blackout » BarelyABlog by ilana mercer
» Blade Runner Killing And The Media Blackout » BarelyABlog by ilana mercer
“After decades of indifference from America’s infotainment industry, imagine my surprise to hear TV anchors like Megyn Kelly of Fox News allude to the killing fields of South Africa."
“After decades of indifference from America’s infotainment industry, imagine my surprise to hear TV anchors like Megyn Kelly of Fox News allude to the killing fields of South Africa."
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Corporate criminality Conspiracy Of Silence
Corporate criminality Conspiracy Of Silence
Conspiracy of Silence was a documentary about child trafficking in the U.S. that was to be shown in the United Kingdom, but it was suppressed by the Discovery Channel. However, a rough-cut of the documentary was leaked..this is the leaked version.
Conspiracy of Silence was a documentary about child trafficking in the U.S. that was to be shown in the United Kingdom, but it was suppressed by the Discovery Channel. However, a rough-cut of the documentary was leaked..this is the leaked version.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Anushay Hossain: Media Blackout: Why Is the World Not Acknowledging Shahbagh?
Anushay Hossain: Media Blackout: Why Is the World Not Acknowledging Shahbagh?
When I was a little girl, I always wanted Bangladesh to be famous. I did not like that whenever people asked me where I was from I would have to explain, "Bangladesh, this tiny country on the East of India." Why could people not just know where my motherland was?
When I was a little girl, I always wanted Bangladesh to be famous. I did not like that whenever people asked me where I was from I would have to explain, "Bangladesh, this tiny country on the East of India." Why could people not just know where my motherland was?
White House Media Blackout - WSJ This Morning - WSJ
White House Media Blackout - WSJ This Morning - WSJ
Obama, the puppet master
President Barack Obama is a master at limiting, shaping and manipulating media coverage of himself and his White House.
Obama, the puppet master
President Barack Obama is a master at limiting, shaping and manipulating media coverage of himself and his White House.
French president visits Athens amid media blackout
French president visits Athens amid media blackout
French President Francois Hollande arrived in Athens on Tuesday to discuss Greece's deep financial crisis, but a journalists' strike left the event without coverage in Greek media, infuriating the government.
French President Francois Hollande arrived in Athens on Tuesday to discuss Greece's deep financial crisis, but a journalists' strike left the event without coverage in Greek media, infuriating the government.
White House defends Tiger Woods media blackout
White House defends Tiger Woods media blackout
The White House pushed back Tuesday against complaints from the press corps that the administration was too restrictive last weekend in denying reporters and photographers a glimpse of President Obama playing golf with Tiger Woods during his vacation in Florida.
The White House pushed back Tuesday against complaints from the press corps that the administration was too restrictive last weekend in denying reporters and photographers a glimpse of President Obama playing golf with Tiger Woods during his vacation in Florida.
NYPD Sergeant Alberto Randazzo, 36, is arrested after cops find child porn on his computer: police - NY Daily News
NYPD Sergeant Alberto Randazzo, 36, is arrested after cops find child porn on his computer: police - NY Daily News
An NYPD sergeant with 15 years on the force was arrested Monday and charged in connection with having child pornography on his computer, police sources said.
An NYPD sergeant with 15 years on the force was arrested Monday and charged in connection with having child pornography on his computer, police sources said.
Raucci pension ruling reversed - Times Union
Raucci pension ruling reversed - Times Union
ALBANY — The state's highest court has unanimously reversed an appellate ruling that said the victims of jailed former Schenectady school official Steven C. Raucci could sue him for his $5,800 monthly pension.
ALBANY — The state's highest court has unanimously reversed an appellate ruling that said the victims of jailed former Schenectady school official Steven C. Raucci could sue him for his $5,800 monthly pension.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Ben Zygier: The great Prisoner X conspiracy theory - Telegraph
Ben Zygier: The great Prisoner X conspiracy theory - Telegraph
We all love conspiracy theories, particularly when there actually is a conspiracy. The odd thing is that when offered competing conspiracy theories, we often plump for the dullest – it’s the bankers, or the CIA, or Zionists. If you’re going to speculate, why not come up with something original?
We all love conspiracy theories, particularly when there actually is a conspiracy. The odd thing is that when offered competing conspiracy theories, we often plump for the dullest – it’s the bankers, or the CIA, or Zionists. If you’re going to speculate, why not come up with something original?
ekathimerini.com | Media blackout in Greece on Tuesday as journalists walk out ahead of general strike
ekathimerini.com | Media blackout in Greece on Tuesday as journalists walk out ahead of general strike
There will be a media blackout in Greece on Tuesday, 24 hours ahead of a general strike.
There will be a media blackout in Greece on Tuesday, 24 hours ahead of a general strike.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Ethicsgate | NY Governor Andrew Cuomo Asked to Shut Down Judicial "Ethics" Offices
Ethicsgate
NY Governor Andrew Cuomo Asked to Shut Down Judicial "Ethics" Offices
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo has been formally requested to immediately shut down the offices of The Commission on Judicial Conduct (the "CJC"), the state agency charged with overseeing the ethics of all judges in the Empire State. The request comes from a public integrity group after confirmation that the CJC has been involved in illegally wiretapping and other illegal "black bag operations" for years.
Read the letter to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo re: wiretapping judges, here.
NY Governor Andrew Cuomo Asked to Shut Down Judicial "Ethics" Offices
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo has been formally requested to immediately shut down the offices of The Commission on Judicial Conduct (the "CJC"), the state agency charged with overseeing the ethics of all judges in the Empire State. The request comes from a public integrity group after confirmation that the CJC has been involved in illegally wiretapping and other illegal "black bag operations" for years.
Read the letter to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo re: wiretapping judges, here.
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Media Blackout? Barack Hussein Obama’s use of forged IDs hearing TODAY! | The Black Sphere
Media Blackout? Barack Hussein Obama’s use of forged IDs hearing TODAY! | The Black Sphere
For all the ridiculous stories that are pumped through the media airways, one would think they could at least squeeze THIS story in somewhere? We are talking about the President of the United States of America, the Full Supreme Court, and complete with possible involvement of the CIA nominee John Brennan, and no one in our pathetic media feels this is news worthy?
For all the ridiculous stories that are pumped through the media airways, one would think they could at least squeeze THIS story in somewhere? We are talking about the President of the United States of America, the Full Supreme Court, and complete with possible involvement of the CIA nominee John Brennan, and no one in our pathetic media feels this is news worthy?
A slush fund for Sheldon Silver—Editorial - NYPOST.com
A slush fund for Sheldon Silver—Editorial - NYPOST.com
We cried foul last year when Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver secretly shoveled $103,000 in taxpayer money to two women who had accused Assemblyman Vito Lopez of sexual harassment.
We cried foul last year when Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver secretly shoveled $103,000 in taxpayer money to two women who had accused Assemblyman Vito Lopez of sexual harassment.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
When did a media blackout become censorship
When did a media blackout become censorship
Watching the Christopher Dorner manhunt come to an end this evening with an eye over twitter, I saw people claiming that a request for a media blackout was censorship. Having worked as a journalist for a number of years, I wanted to explain what it is, why it’s used and how unusual it is.
Watching the Christopher Dorner manhunt come to an end this evening with an eye over twitter, I saw people claiming that a request for a media blackout was censorship. Having worked as a journalist for a number of years, I wanted to explain what it is, why it’s used and how unusual it is.
#TeamDorner Trends On Twitter; Conspiracies Surround Chris Dorner’s Possible Death
#TeamDorner Trends On Twitter; Conspiracies Surround Chris Dorner’s Possible Death
The manhunt for Christopher Dorner apparently came to a bloody end Tuesday in a California mountain cabin.
The manhunt for Christopher Dorner apparently came to a bloody end Tuesday in a California mountain cabin.
Capitol Confidential » JCOPE finishes investigation of Lopez, Assembly
Capitol Confidential » JCOPE finishes investigation of Lopez, Assembly
The state’s ethics watchdog has concluded an investigation of the state Assembly’s handling of sexual harassment allegations involving a senior member, and forwarded a report of its findings to two legislative committees to weigh possible sanctions.
The state’s ethics watchdog has concluded an investigation of the state Assembly’s handling of sexual harassment allegations involving a senior member, and forwarded a report of its findings to two legislative committees to weigh possible sanctions.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Prison Planet.com » Did Police Order Media Blackout to Cover Up Plan to Kill Dorner?
Prison Planet.com » Did Police Order Media Blackout to Cover Up Plan to Kill Dorner?
Authorities demanded Twitter, online scanner censorship before setting fire to cabin
Authorities demanded Twitter, online scanner censorship before setting fire to cabin
Fortunately for New York, the majority rules its top court - NY Daily News
Fortunately for New York, the majority rules its top court - NY Daily News
Chief Judge Lippman's foolish view is outvoted
Israeli intelligence orders media blackout of Mossad informer’s death: Voice of Russia
Israeli intelligence orders media blackout of Mossad informer’s death: Voice of Russia
An outrage has broken out in Israel after the Israeli Prime Minister's Office summoned editors of the country’s major media outlets to ask them not to report on the suicide of a secret “Prisoner X,” who worked for Mossad and committed suicide at an Israeli prison.
Dorner manhunt: San Bernardino Sheriff's asks media to stop tweeting, media rebel | 89.3 KPCC
Dorner manhunt: San Bernardino Sheriff's asks media to stop tweeting, media rebel | 89.3 KPCC
There was a side story to Tuesday's Big Bear manhunt and shootout with suspected murderer and fugitive ex-LAPD officer Christopher Dorner. It was a request — believed to be unprecedented in Southern California — for media outlets to stop using Twitter to track the continuing manhunt, for fear of officer safety.
There was a side story to Tuesday's Big Bear manhunt and shootout with suspected murderer and fugitive ex-LAPD officer Christopher Dorner. It was a request — believed to be unprecedented in Southern California — for media outlets to stop using Twitter to track the continuing manhunt, for fear of officer safety.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Lying, Cheating, Stealing: How Corrupt is America?
Lying, Cheating, Stealing: How Corrupt is America?
Corruption is as American as apple pie, or so it would seem. A casual survey of the political and corporate landscape in recent weeks alone provides a troubling reminder that corruption is endemic to our way of life:
Corruption is as American as apple pie, or so it would seem. A casual survey of the political and corporate landscape in recent weeks alone provides a troubling reminder that corruption is endemic to our way of life:
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Lippman Lauds Bronx Group's Nonprofit Approach to Bail Defenders
Lippman Lauds Bronx Group's Nonprofit Approach to Bail Defenders
Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman (See Profile) last week praised as a way "to take the profit motive out of bond making" the program of a Bronx legal assistance organization that used charitable contributions to keep its indigent clients out of jail as they awaited trial.
Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman (See Profile) last week praised as a way "to take the profit motive out of bond making" the program of a Bronx legal assistance organization that used charitable contributions to keep its indigent clients out of jail as they awaited trial.
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Cuomo backs court system's $1.75 bln budget plan
Cuomo backs court system's $1.75 bln budget plan
ALBANY, N.Y., Jan 22 (Reuters) - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday backed state court administrators' $1.75 billion spending plan in his $136.4 billion executive budget.
ALBANY, N.Y., Jan 22 (Reuters) - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday backed state court administrators' $1.75 billion spending plan in his $136.4 billion executive budget.
The Latest Right-Wing Conspiracy Theory: Obama Death Squads Targeting Gun Rights Activists | Mother Jones
The Latest Right-Wing Conspiracy Theory: Obama Death Squads Targeting Gun Rights Activists | Mother Jones
What do you get when you combine the president's ability to secretly kill American citizens and the recent push to restrict gun access? One of the most bizarre anti-Obama conspiracy theories ever—and it takes a lot to win that prize.
What do you get when you combine the president's ability to secretly kill American citizens and the recent push to restrict gun access? One of the most bizarre anti-Obama conspiracy theories ever—and it takes a lot to win that prize.
Rule would clarify N.Y. judges' role in pro se cases
Rule would clarify N.Y. judges' role in pro se cases
NEW YORK, Jan 25 (Reuters) - The New York State Office of Court Administration has proposed a rule that would authorize judges to make reasonable efforts to facilitate the ability of unrepresented litigants to have their matters fairly heard.
Note: OCA is accepting public comments on the proposal through March 25.
NEW YORK, Jan 25 (Reuters) - The New York State Office of Court Administration has proposed a rule that would authorize judges to make reasonable efforts to facilitate the ability of unrepresented litigants to have their matters fairly heard.
Note: OCA is accepting public comments on the proposal through March 25.
The Azov Films secret mass arrest conspiracy in the USA - when police secretly redefine law
The Azov Films secret mass arrest conspiracy in the USA - when police secretly redefine law
What would you think if you did something that appeared to be perfectly legal, only to find yourself, two years later, being raided, handcuffed, denied bail, denounced as a freak in your hometown newspaper, and threatened with five to twenty years in prison? What if, to your total shock, the reason for all this turns out to be that prosecutors had decided to aggressively reinterpret an existing law, one that lawyers had stated you would not be breaking? What would you think if there were dozens of cases like yours, and yet the authorities involved were making every possible effort to keep you and the public from finding out them and about their true nature?
What would you think if you did something that appeared to be perfectly legal, only to find yourself, two years later, being raided, handcuffed, denied bail, denounced as a freak in your hometown newspaper, and threatened with five to twenty years in prison? What if, to your total shock, the reason for all this turns out to be that prosecutors had decided to aggressively reinterpret an existing law, one that lawyers had stated you would not be breaking? What would you think if there were dozens of cases like yours, and yet the authorities involved were making every possible effort to keep you and the public from finding out them and about their true nature?
Media blackout on Carhart late-term abortion death story | LifeSiteNews.com
Media blackout on Carhart late-term abortion death story | LifeSiteNews.com
GERMANTOWN, MD, February 8, 2013, (LifeSiteNews.com) – Leroy Carhart is one of the best-known abortionists in the world. Just last month he was lauded as a star at the Sundance Film Festival before the release of After Tiller, a documentary about the four abortionists in the U.S. who publicly admit to performing late-term abortions.
GERMANTOWN, MD, February 8, 2013, (LifeSiteNews.com) – Leroy Carhart is one of the best-known abortionists in the world. Just last month he was lauded as a star at the Sundance Film Festival before the release of After Tiller, a documentary about the four abortionists in the U.S. who publicly admit to performing late-term abortions.
Friday, February 8, 2013
Aurora Theater Shooting Victims Being Harassed By Conspiracy Theorists
Aurora Theater Shooting Victims Being Harassed By Conspiracy Theorists
DENVER — Victims and witnesses in the Colorado theater shootings have been pestered by conspiracy theorists, impersonated in court filings and had their addresses and phone numbers posted online, prosecutors said.
DENVER — Victims and witnesses in the Colorado theater shootings have been pestered by conspiracy theorists, impersonated in court filings and had their addresses and phone numbers posted online, prosecutors said.
Phillip Marshall: Former airline pilot and conspiracy theorist 'shot dead his two teenage children and his dog before turning the gun on himself' | Mail Online
Phillip Marshall: Former airline pilot and conspiracy theorist 'shot dead his two teenage children and his dog before turning the gun on himself' | Mail Online
A pilot who wrote a conspiracy theory book about 9/11 is dead after he shot his two teenage children and family dog before turning the gun on himself.
A pilot who wrote a conspiracy theory book about 9/11 is dead after he shot his two teenage children and family dog before turning the gun on himself.
Freed to kill no more - NY Daily News
Freed to kill no more - NY Daily News
New York’s chief judge says his colleagues on the bench should have the power to refuse bail to criminal defendants who appear likely to commit additional felonies if they are set free pending trial.
New York’s chief judge says his colleagues on the bench should have the power to refuse bail to criminal defendants who appear likely to commit additional felonies if they are set free pending trial.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Without Recommendation, COA Nominee Advances
Without Recommendation, COA Nominee Advances
ALBANY - The close vote by the Senate Judiciary Committee on the nomination of law professor Jenny Rivera for the Court of Appeals sends a message to Governor Andrew Cuomo that the Legislature will not rubber-stamp his judicial nominations, observers say.
ALBANY - The close vote by the Senate Judiciary Committee on the nomination of law professor Jenny Rivera for the Court of Appeals sends a message to Governor Andrew Cuomo that the Legislature will not rubber-stamp his judicial nominations, observers say.
Drone Base Blackout: Is The New York Times Too Cozy With The Obama Administration?
Drone Base Blackout: Is The New York Times Too Cozy With The Obama Administration?
The plot has thickened in the convoluted story of a media blackout concerning a secret U.S. military base in Saudi Arabia. On Wednesday, the New York Times and the Washington Post published stories examining what the Times described as the U.S. military’s “quasi-secret campaign of targeted killings” of suspected insurgents in the Middle East, the day before John O. Brennan, who is primarily responsible for orchestrating the drone war and who President Obama has nominated as C.I.A. director, was scheduled for a confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee.
The plot has thickened in the convoluted story of a media blackout concerning a secret U.S. military base in Saudi Arabia. On Wednesday, the New York Times and the Washington Post published stories examining what the Times described as the U.S. military’s “quasi-secret campaign of targeted killings” of suspected insurgents in the Middle East, the day before John O. Brennan, who is primarily responsible for orchestrating the drone war and who President Obama has nominated as C.I.A. director, was scheduled for a confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Senate Democrat questions Cuomo's top court selection - Politics Now | The Buffalo News
Senate Democrat questions Cuomo's top court selection - Politics Now | The Buffalo News
ALBANY -- Here is the latest thinking from Sen. Ruben Diaz Sr., a Bronx Democrat, on Jenny Rivera, the law professor picked by Gov. Andrew Cuomo to fill a seat on the state's highest court. Her nomination, which received either no or "without recommendation'' votes by all Republican senators Tuesday on the Senate Judiciary Committee, is due to go to the Senate floor for her expected confirmation next Monday.
ALBANY -- Here is the latest thinking from Sen. Ruben Diaz Sr., a Bronx Democrat, on Jenny Rivera, the law professor picked by Gov. Andrew Cuomo to fill a seat on the state's highest court. Her nomination, which received either no or "without recommendation'' votes by all Republican senators Tuesday on the Senate Judiciary Committee, is due to go to the Senate floor for her expected confirmation next Monday.
Capitol Confidential » Diaz: Rivera ‘not the best we have,’ and Cuomo knows it
Capitol Confidential » Diaz: Rivera ‘not the best we have,’ and Cuomo knows it
Add Sen. Ruben Diaz Sr. to the list of people who don’t think Jenny Rivera, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s nominee to the state Court of Appeals is the best-qualified person for the job.
Add Sen. Ruben Diaz Sr. to the list of people who don’t think Jenny Rivera, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s nominee to the state Court of Appeals is the best-qualified person for the job.
Prosecutors and defense attorneys support judge's proposal to overhaul bail process in New York - NY Daily News
Prosecutors and defense attorneys support judge's proposal to overhaul bail process in New York - NY Daily News
The plan by Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman would make judges consider the danger a defendant poses to the public when making bail decisions and would make the bail system easier on poor, nonviolent offenders.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Capitol Confidential » Lippman wants cameras in court, bail reform
Capitol Confidential » Lippman wants cameras in court, bail reform
New York Court of Appeals Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman wants cameras back in the courtroom.
New York Court of Appeals Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman wants cameras back in the courtroom.
NY Governor Cuomo nominates Rivera ’82 to state appeals court - The Daily Princetonian
NY Governor Cuomo nominates Rivera ’82 to state appeals court - The Daily Princetonian
Jenny Rivera ’82 was nominated by Governor Andrew Cuomo to the New York Court of Appeals on Jan. 15 and is currently awaiting confirmation by the State Senate. A law professor at the City University of New York who has been in as many classrooms as courtrooms in her multifaceted career, Rivera has a long history of political activism.
Jenny Rivera ’82 was nominated by Governor Andrew Cuomo to the New York Court of Appeals on Jan. 15 and is currently awaiting confirmation by the State Senate. A law professor at the City University of New York who has been in as many classrooms as courtrooms in her multifaceted career, Rivera has a long history of political activism.
Monday, February 4, 2013
State Justice Institute | News
State Justice Institute | News
On January 1, 2013, the U.S. Senate confirmed Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman to the SJI Board of Directors. Chief Judge Lippman was nominated by the President on May 24, 2012. He is currently Chief Judge of the State of New York and Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals, a position he has held since 2009.
Note: A White House Petition requesting President Obama withdraw his nomination of Lippman to the State Justice Institute expired December 14, 2012 because it did not meet the signature threshold. Read the Petition here.
On January 1, 2013, the U.S. Senate confirmed Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman to the SJI Board of Directors. Chief Judge Lippman was nominated by the President on May 24, 2012. He is currently Chief Judge of the State of New York and Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals, a position he has held since 2009.
Note: A White House Petition requesting President Obama withdraw his nomination of Lippman to the State Justice Institute expired December 14, 2012 because it did not meet the signature threshold. Read the Petition here.
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Porn-addicted judge suspended for two months - Chicago Sun-Times
Porn-addicted judge suspended for two months - Chicago Sun-Times
A porn-addicted judge who used his courthouse computer to view hard-core sex websites has been suspended without pay for 60 days.
A porn-addicted judge who used his courthouse computer to view hard-core sex websites has been suspended without pay for 60 days.
Thousands took part in rally against media blackout and Pakistan’s atrocities in Balochistan - Kech - News - Balochwarna News
Thousands took part in rally against media blackout and Pakistan’s atrocities in Balochistan - Kech - News - Balochwarna News
Thousands of Baloch women, children and elderly took part in a rally, on Saturday, against the military operations, kill and dump and ‘criminal silence of International media’ on gross human rights violations in Balochistan and the silence of UN and other international human rights organisations on Baloch Genocide
Thousands of Baloch women, children and elderly took part in a rally, on Saturday, against the military operations, kill and dump and ‘criminal silence of International media’ on gross human rights violations in Balochistan and the silence of UN and other international human rights organisations on Baloch Genocide
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