I’m a fan of both the original King Kong (1933) and the Peter Jackson version (2005). They’re both astonishing, and among the finest American films I’ve ever seen. (I know Peter Jackson’s from New Zeland, but his film is American in scope, and deep in an understanding of this country. One of the reasons that…
Law
City, Law, Laws/Regulations
On Whitewater’s Spring Election
by JOHN ADAMS •
Wisconsin’s spring election was yesterday, and there were few surprises in the races that involved the City of Whitewater. Common Council. In Whitewater’s municipal election, both of the unopposed incumbents on the ballot were returned to office. The total votes for the at-large seat (Stewart) were in between the numbers for the winning and defeated…
Freedom of Speech, Law, Liberty
Town of Whitewater Resident Challenges Wisconsin Campaign Finance Laws, Wins Federal Injunction
by JOHN ADAMS •
If a citizen and resident wants to mail postcards about an upcoming referendum in his town, must he register (as Wisconsin law requires) before doing so? If he doesn’t register, will he be prosecuted, as others have been in the past? Here’s a press release about the federal lawsuit against several defendants from the James…
Law, Public Meetings
Wisconsin State Journal — E-mails: Firing of Wis. Vets Secretary was Planned
by JOHN ADAMS •
It’s Sunshine Week in America, a “national initiative to open a dialogue about the importance of open government and freedom of information.” Open government in Wisconsin includes open meetings, surely, and Wisconsin law has clear provisions for open meetings. See, WOML, Wisconsin Statutes, 19.81-19.98. Over at the Wisconsin State Journal, Mary Spicuzza has a story…
Law
On Fair Use
by JOHN ADAMS •
Most everyone is familiar with the idea of copyright, at least in the broadest way. Like so many matters, the particulars and details matter a great deal. Despite claims of a copyright in a work, § 107 of Title 17 of the U.S. Code limits the exclusive rights that a copyright holder might otherwise claim. …