Author Archives: Janos Marton

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About Janos Marton

Janos Marton is a lawyer, advocate and writer.

Why this former Special Counsel to the Moreland Commission supports Zephyr Teachout

When I joined the Commission to Investigate Public Corruption (“the Moreland Commission”) as special counsel during the summer of 2013, I knew Albany’s history of corruption, and relished the opportunity to investigate it and offer ideas for reform.  Like many … Continue reading

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Engaging the Dream!

After a long hiatus, LivingtheDream.org will be back up and running this fall.  For nearly a year, work precluded me from spending much free time on noble pursuits like rambling dispatches, music tournaments and podcasts, but I’m back and better … Continue reading

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Nine Robed Lawyers Ponder The Meaning of Cash on a Cold Shutdown Morning

This morning the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in McCutcheon v. FEC, and I was there. It was my second time at the Supreme Court, and it struck me about how much had changed about me and the court since … Continue reading

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Three For Ship by Crispus Knight

“My story is that of a Stockholm victim. The Pong lifestyle came naturally to me, and I mean the whole wonderful idea of it—the aesthetic principles of the game, its sacred rituals, and intense drinking requirements; the late night binges, missed … Continue reading

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Give Us Back Our Oranges by Nate Senge

We were trolling up the queue that now stretched far back into the highway. The border was still a good quarter of a mile up the road. The geese were flying off the inland sounds and circling overhead and I … Continue reading

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Opening Tracks and Radio Songs: Championship Round!

A joyous 3.5 weeks on the road came to an end today. I’ll have much to post about it- travel adventures, photos, and even videos.  But all that in due time. We’re on the verge of picking the best opening … Continue reading

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Opening Tracks and Radio Songs: The Elite 8

The Elite 8 basketball games that were on yesterday included the savage injury to Kevin Ware, and at LTD we send positive thoughts his way. Obviously being on the road has been more grueling than Guillermo or I expected.  We … Continue reading

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Opening Tracks and Radio Songs: The Sweet Sixteen Continues!

Greetings from the Great American Northwest!  The stretch from northern California to southern Oregon has to rank up there with Montana and the Utah-Colorado pass as some of the most beautiful scenery in our country.   My participation in the … Continue reading

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Opening Tracks and Radio Songs: Day 10

Tonight I post for the last time before hitting the road for the Great American Road Trip, Vol. 5. Who knows what I’ll be posting from the road, but hopefully it will be fun photos, videos, and assorted adventures, all … Continue reading

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Opening Tracks and Radio Songs: Day 9

The second round begins today! It always bears reminding that in every music tournament, the end of the first round represents the halfway point for the tournament as a whole.   Today we have four first-rate match-ups, and if anyone … Continue reading

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