Category Archives: Daily Nos

Daily Nos: The Democratic Convention in Pictures (Convention Post #8)

On Friday I had the hardest drive of my life making it from Charlotte to New York on limited sleep.   Then I spent the weekend in Boston for rock violin legend Jenny Bress’s wedding.  In the next four days … Continue reading

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Daily Nos: Dope DNC Photos (Convention Post #6)

Today has been a total scramble.  Conducted five interviews this morning, including one with the mayor of Syracuse.  Scoping out a Christine Quinn event now, then heading to the Convention floor.  Delightful text will accompany these pictures in the days … Continue reading

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Daily Nos: Chuck Schumer warns of “oligarchy” (Convention Post #5)

While visiting a group of political bloggers at the PPL building in downtown Charlotte, Senator Charles Schumer was asked about the need to overturn the 2010 Supreme Corut decision, FEC v. Citizens United.  Schumer responded:  “Citizens United is probably the … Continue reading

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Daily Nos: Of Seedy Motels, a Petri Dish and Singing Lesbians

Sunday morning was not a dress rehearsal.  We were on the highway by 7:16am, zooming towards Charlotte through the mountains of West Virginia.   Our first stop, of course, was the New River Valley Gorge, also known as the “Grand Canyon … Continue reading

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Daily Nos: Battlestar Galactica’s Ending Revisited

In any early Daily Nos I expressed disappointment with Daybreak, the ending to the 4-season series, Battlestar Galactica.  This led howls of protests from several fans of the show.   What I present before you is an unfiltered email chain … Continue reading

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Daily Nos: Country Roads and the Quest for 50

As some of you know, it’s long been a goal of mine to party in all 50 states.  The New York lawyer lifestyle has slowed my pursuit a bit, but this Saturday I’ll be cruising into Morgantown, West Virginia to … Continue reading

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Daily Nos: A Man Without a Laptop

Between the Peoples’ Choice Tournament and my frantic scramble to finish a law review article on the New York City campaign finance system, this week’s Daily Nos is going to include some throwback articles. The following is an excerpt from … Continue reading

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Daily Nos: When Republicans Frightened the Earth, and Other Just So Stories

After a weekend where I almost came to blows over an air-hockey game, I really need a vacation out of New York City.  I just need to grind through one more hot summer week before it’s time for the Democratic … Continue reading

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Daily Nos: NBA ballers for Obama and Ayn Rand v. Ronald Reagan

On Wednesday I left the claustrophobic confines of midtown east for a pleasant stroll by Chelsea Piers.  Photographers shot models on every street corner.  The blocks were long and empty, and the sun was shining.  I was on my way … Continue reading

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Daily Nos: A New Reason to Despise James Bopp and the end of The Office

Few people have done more to subvert democracy than James Bopp, the spiritual leader and architect of the movement to destroy all campaign finance regulation in the United States.   Citizens United put Bopp on the map, but those in … Continue reading

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