Monthly Archives: January 2013

the next words: A Lecture on Aaron's Law

When a law professor is given a “chair” s/he gives a lecture in honor of the honor. I am the Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership. On February 19, at 5pm @ HLS, I was scheduled to give … Continue reading

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A time for silence

A week ago today, Aaron gave up. And since I received the call late Friday night telling me that, like so many others who were close to him, I have not rested. Not slept, really. Not connected with my kids, … Continue reading

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Days of reflecting

There’s no work that can be done today, save the work to talking about this story. I’m doing a bunch of interviews. Bravo to @DemocracyNow for spending an hour today on this. Here’s my bit:  (Original post on Tumblr)

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Prosecutor as Bully

(Some will say this is not the time. I disagree. This is the time when every mixed emotion needs to find voice.) Since Aaron Swartz’s arrest in January, 2011, I have known more about the events that began this spiral … Continue reading

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Aaron, RIP

There is no way to express the sadness of this day. There will be many words, eventually, to express its anger. This story will infuriate you. For now, to the co-creator of RSS, of the Creative Commons architecture, of part … Continue reading

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Coolest honorarium ever – I’m a KY Colonel after speaking…

Coolest honorarium ever – I’m a KY Colonel after speaking to the KY legislature. at Kentucky State Capitol – View on Path. (Original post on Tumblr)

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Thought via Path

Does Jeff Smisek realize that when he gets on the aircraft TV screen and tells everyone about the wonderful new United (including new planes) he’s talking to the 95% of United customers sitting in the same old planes? at UA … Continue reading

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REQUIRED READING: Great piece about fundraising in Congress

Ryan Grim and Sabrina Siddiqui have an incredibly important piece in the HuffingtonPost about the time Members spend raising money. One picture captures it all. This is a slide taken from a PowerPoint deck, given to incoming freshman congressmen about … Continue reading

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Ugh. Bet this doesn’t happen to @joi on his…

Ugh. Bet this doesn’t happen to @joi on his “Dreamliner” at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) – View on Path. (Original post on Tumblr)

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Annual ritual becoming weekly ritual… at Flatbread Company…

Annual ritual becoming weekly ritual… at Flatbread Company – View on Path. (Original post on Tumblr)

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