Good morning, new readers from across America. The fine Wisconsin State Journal story from veteran reporter Dee Hall, entitled “Whitewater Police Pursue Anonymous Blogger, Critic” has circulated far and wide, to every part of America. From nearby East Troy and LaCrosse, to Oklahoma City, Boston, and Alaska, thousands of new readers have visited this small…
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To the Municipal Opponents of Free Speech
by JOHN ADAMS •
Good afternoon, readers from across Wisconsin. Earlier this Sunday, the Wisconsin State Journal‘s veteran reporter, Dee Hall, published a story describing my recent experiences as a blogger in Whitewater, Wisconsin. It’s on the front page of the State Journal, and is entitled, “Whitewater Police Pursue Anonymous Blogger, Critic.” Her story recounts how City of Whitewater…
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Front Page: The Wisconsin State Journal Covers Municipal Actions Against Free Whitewater Website
by JOHN ADAMS •
Good morning, readers from across Wisconsin. This Sunday, March 16th, the Wisconsin State Journal‘s veteran reporter, Dee Hall, published a story describing my recent experiences as a blogger in Whitewater, Wisconsin. It’s on the front page of the State Journal, and is entitled, “Whitewater Police Pursue Anonymous Blogger, Critic.” http://www.madison.com/wsj/topstories/277169 The story details how City…
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Police Commission Compliance: The Email Reveals Concern
by JOHN ADAMS •
Frequent readers know that, last week, I ran a series entitled, “Witch-Hunting a Blogger in Whitewater, Wisconsin,” in which I posted public records that showed how public officials used their resources, time, and effort against the lawful, pseudonymous commentary. (For that series, please click this link: Witch-Hunting a Blogger in Whitewater, Wisconsin.) There is another…
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Best Whitewater Project of 2007: Stone Stable
by JOHN ADAMS •
Over at Downtown Whitewater, Inc., there was a recent awards ceremony. The Stone Stable restoration project won, if I understand the award correctly, for the best public-private partnership. I am pleased that the Stable Stable won an award, but a worthier designation would be to stay that the restoration was the best Whitewater project of…
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Lawsuit Against Larry Meyer Continues
by JOHN ADAMS •
Longtime readers of FREE WHITEWATER know that I have followed the federal lawsuit against Larry Meyer, a former investigator of the Whitewater Police Department. The lawsuit is a matter of public importance: (1) it involves constitutional claims against a former public employee, (2) it tells much about how that employee was supervised and managed, and…
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Witch-Hunting a Blogger in Whitewater, Wisconsin: Conclusion
by JOHN ADAMS •
What’s Next? I love my beautiful, but sometimes troubled, small town. First and foremost, I hope that the man (and his family) that Coan unfairly pursued, confronted, and falsely accused is doing well. I have no connection to them, and have never spoken to them, but I have thought of them each day since I…
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Witch-Hunting a Blogger in Whitewater, Wisconsin: Part 13
by JOHN ADAMS •
Part 13, “The Wrong Man.” (For earlier parts of this series, please click this link: Witch-Hunting a Blogger in Whitewater, Wisconsin.) Chief Coan finally decides upon the blogger’s identity, and to confront that man. He shares his experiences with the City Clerk. It was upon learning about the encounter – that took place at the…
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Witch-Hunting a Blogger in Whitewater, Wisconsin: Part 12
by JOHN ADAMS •
Part 12, “The Call Would Be a Mere Pretext” (For earlier parts of this series, please click this link: Witch-Hunting a Blogger in Whitewater, Wisconsin.) Coan settles his gaze on one family, and receives an email suggesting that someone call the family when the husband might be away, to see if the husband’s travel schedule…
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Witch-Hunting a Blogger in Whitewater, Wisconsin: Part 11
by JOHN ADAMS •
Part 11, “California?” (For earlier parts of this series, please click this link: Witch-Hunting a Blogger in Whitewater, Wisconsin.) I have a link on my website to a California blog called “The Foothill Cities Blog.” It’s well-known in the blogosphere (what bloggers call their part of cyberspace) as a pseudonymous blog, covering the foothill cities…
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Witch-Hunting a Blogger in Whitewater, Wisconsin: Part 10
by JOHN ADAMS •
Part 10, “A Person of Interest.” (For earlier parts of this series, please click this link: Witch-Hunting a Blogger in Whitewater, Wisconsin.) From the public records, in perhaps December 2007 — Over time, Chief Coan, aided apparently by citizens in our community — your overly inquisitive neighbors and mine — begins to focus erroneously on…
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Witch-Hunting a Blogger in Whitewater, Wisconsin: Part 9
by JOHN ADAMS •
Part 9, “Wikipedia? Yes, Wikipedia.” (For earlier parts of this series, please click this link: Witch-Hunting a Blogger in Whitewater, Wisconsin.) From the public records, with the date and sender deleted by the City of Whitewater — Someone writes to complain about a link that I have in Wikipedia. As I’ll show, it’s someone who…
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Witch-Hinting a Blogger in Whitewater, Wisconsin: Part 8
by JOHN ADAMS •
Part 8, “Watching People at a Celebration.” (For earlier parts of this series, please click this link: Witch-Hunting a Blogger in Whitewater, Wisconsin.) From the public records, in November 2007 — Many people worked hard, and contributed time, effort, and funding to rebuild Whitewater’s Stone Stable. It was a proud moment for our city. I…
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Witch-Hunting a Blogger in Whitewater, Wisconsin: Part 7
by JOHN ADAMS •
Part 7, “Chief Coan’s Researcher.” (For earlier parts of this series, please click this link: Witch-Hunting a Blogger in Whitewater, Wisconsin.) From the public records, in September 2007 and November 2007 — I’m not sure if Whitewater Police Detective Tina Winger ever found the intelligence she promised to find about a lawful political commentator, but…