laws
Congratulations, Gays: California No Longer Thinks You Need to Be 'Cured'
Adrian Chen · 04/26/10 07:58PMProposition 8
Jeff Neumann · 04/13/10 07:20AMYou Are Breaking The Law If You Have More Than Two Roommates In New York, Apparently
Adrian Chen · 03/28/10 11:46PMGreat American Pastime (Teen Smoking) in Danger
Hamilton Nolan · 03/19/10 08:22AMSex, Drugs, Rock 'n Roll: How Can We Put a Stop to Them?
Hamilton Nolan · 10/26/09 10:56AMObama's New Pot-Friendly Policy
Hunter Walker · 10/19/09 02:46AMGov. Schwarzenegger Closes Door California Dream of Unlimited Plastic Surgery
Richard Rushfield · 10/15/09 12:57PMKorean Politicos in Media Law Riot!
Hamilton Nolan · 07/22/09 10:03AMControversial Rule Demands Hygiene in Florida
Hamilton Nolan · 06/18/09 09:40AMThat 'Legalize Medical Marijuana' Thing: Not a Joke
Hamilton Nolan · 03/19/09 09:40AMGet Ready For Some Sober Dancing!
Hamilton Nolan · 07/14/08 05:01PMCompensating for the recent court ruling that criminalizes the sharing of drugs, NYC mayor Mike Bloomberg wants to get rid of the city's buzzkill cabaret laws, which basically outlaw dancing in clubs. Seriously! So Rotten Apple partygoers, get ready to dance the night away in a feverish haze of sweat, whirling bodies, and blurry memories of groping under flashing strobe lights. But without drugs. (Unless you bring them yourself!) [NYDN]
Justice
Hamilton Nolan · 03/26/08 07:58AMThe New York City Council is expected to pass a bill today that would make it illegal for landlords in the city to discriminate against anyone based on their "source of income." The bill is aimed at ensuring the rights of low income tenants who get housing vouchers. And landlords: no more hassling the hookers! [Gotham Gazette]
Maggie · 12/20/07 10:20AM
Bad news for all you exhibitionists out there—the City Council passed a law yesterday allowing judges to sentence flashers to a year in jail, fines and probation. "If they want to expose themselves we'll expose them to the full extent of the law," said the bill's sponsor, Peter Vallone. Ba-dum-bum-bum. [NYSun]