Political and Legal Law 
New Pa. voting ID law begins court test – Boston Globe
The first legal test for Pennsylvania’s tough new voter identification law began Wednesday, with state lawyers calling the measure a completely rational step, while opponents attacked it as an unnecessary, unjustified, and partisan scheme that …
Pennsylvania Voter ID Law Hearing Draws Hundreds To Protest Rally – Huffington Post
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Hundreds of demonstrators descended on Pennsylvania’s Capitol on Tuesday to protest a tough new voter ID law, launching a daylong political drama that set the stage for a state court hearing on a lawsuit seeking to prevent … Continue reading
In latest turn of pot politics, LA officials vote to ban hundreds of marijuana dispensaries – Washington Post
LOS ANGELES — A countdown to the closure of hundreds of medical marijuana shops in Los Angeles is set to begin after a drawn-out legal battle led the city council to vote unanimously to shutter the shops — but it … Continue reading
A Typeface Spells Political Trouble in Michigan – Wall Street Journal
That’s one of the hottest political disputes in Michigan as the state Supreme Court … was written in a type size specified by state law: 14-point boldface. The typeface used on the petition was 14-point Calibri produced by Microsoft Corp.’s … Continue reading
Bath salts” ban could curb use of some legal drugs linked to violent behavior, but not all – Washington Post
WASHINGTON — People are inventing so many new, legal ways to get high that lawmakers can’t seem to keep up. Over the past two years, the U.S. has seen a surge in the use of synthetic drugs made of legal … Continue reading
Bath salts’ ban could curb use of some legal drugs linked to violent behavior, but not all – Washington Post
Over the past two years, the U.S. has seen a surge in the use of synthetic drugs made of legal chemicals that mimic the dangerous effects of cocaine, amphetamines and other illegal stimulants.
Politics is a People Business, Laura Bush, Ron Paul’s Day, Anglo Saxon Heritage and Mitt’s 2012 Travelogue (PM Note) – ABC News
“Politics is a people business … so it’s got about as much as becoming law this year as Ron Paul has of becoming president. But make no mistake about Paul’s influence. Could this bill have even passed the House several … Continue reading
Justices say Christie benefits-reform law doesn’t apply to them – Philadelphia Daily News
McCann, the group’s president, releasing a statement saying the decision means judges “will remain free from political retaliation when judges make an unpopular but just decision.” Although the public and legal battles between the Christie …
Politics is a People Business, Laura Bush Ron Paul’s Day, Anglo Saxon Heritage and Mitt’s 2012 Travelogue (PM Note) – YAHOO!
“Politics is a people business … so it’s got about as much as becoming law this year as Ron Paul has of becoming president. But make no mistake about Paul’s influence. Could this bill have even passed the House several … Continue reading
Money Corrupts Politics Even More Than You Thought – Bloomberg
According to Harvard law professor Lawrence Lessig … the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that permits unlimited contributions to independent political committees. The lawmakers voted for the Disclose Act, which would have required groups making …
