Feminist Law Professors

Change your links, feeds and bookmarks! We moved to http://feministlawprofessors.com/

Ann Bartow — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:44:36 +0000

Here, in other words!

http://feministlawprofessors.com/

Ann Bartow — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 12:46:10 +0000

FIND US HERE: http://feministlawprofessors.com/

We Can’t Blog Effectively Without Cuss Words, So We’ve Migrated The Blog Outside South Carolina

Ann Bartow — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:44:44 +0000

Ah, the heady allure of free speech and academic freedom!

Visit us at our new location:
http://www.feministlawprofessors.com

There may be a few bugs as we sort this all out, apologies in advance for this. Bridget Crawford is the Funk Goddess Of the Universe, just in case you were wondering.

–Ann Bartow

Democratic Congress, Democratic President, so what’s the deal…

Ann Bartow — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:32:53 +0000

With this? Historiann asks: Are women citizens of this republic?

South Carolina State Senator Robert Ford is trying to outlaw lewd language and profanity.

Ann Bartow — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:46:21 +0000

Story here. It notes:

We spoke to Debra Gammons with the Charleston School of Law about freedom of speech.

She reminds that the First Amendment is not absolute. You cannot say whatever you want whenever you want to.

Courts will usually look at where the words were said and who heard them. Children are usually protected.

Not an entirely accurate overview of contemporary First Amendment jurisprudence, to put it mildly. I’m tempted to make some snarky remark about the quality of the law faculty at our in-state competitor, but I’ve been misquoted so many times, I will assume that is what happened here.

The text of the bill Ford introduced is accessible here. It says in part:

“Section 16-15-370. (A) It is unlawful for a person in a public forum or place of public accommodation wilfully and knowingly to publish orally or in writing, exhibit, or otherwise make available material containing words, language, or actions of a profane, vulgar, lewd, lascivious, or indecent nature.

(B) A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than five thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.”

Maybe I have a Con Law treatise lying around someplace that I can send to Senator Ford. And I’ll try hard not to use the eff word in the gift card I enclose.

–Ann Bartow

ETA: Eugene Volokh has a pretty good take on this bill, I have to admit.

Iceland to Name First Lesbian Prime Minister

Ann Bartow — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:52:03 +0000

From Yahoo News:

Iceland’s next leader will be an openly gay former flight attendant who parlayed her experience as a union organizer into a decades-long political career. Both parties forming Iceland’s new coalition government support the appointment of Johanna Sigurdardottir, the island nation’s 66-year-old social affairs minister, as Iceland’s interim prime minister.

Photo from here.

Site Maintenance

Bridget Crawford — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:15:34 +0000

Beginning today, the site may be running slowly and contributors will not be able to post for approximately 24 hours. We are addressing/fixing/upgrading technical aspects of the blog. Apologies for any inconveniences.

-Bridget Crawford

Great Takedown of Yet Another Stupid, Sexist PETA Ad

Ann Bartow — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:55:36 +0000

Here, at Jezebel. Props to post author “Intern Katy.” Via Jen.

43 Alaskan Native Americans File Suit Against Jesuits for Rape, Sexual Assault

Ann Bartow — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 03:50:05 +0000

Heart has the story here.

“Gender, history and biography”

Ann Bartow — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:46:19 +0000

Cool post from an even cooler blogger: Historiann!

Oh and while you are over there, also check out A Tale of Two Senators.