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25 Feb 2019, 3:03 am
coverage was appalling, but Nick Sandman’s libel lawsuit is not the answer” [Robby Soave, Irina [read post]
17 May 2023, 8:16 am
[Allegations include violations of the First and Fourteenth Amendments] I just received word that the PEN American Center as well as several book authors, publishers, and parents of children attending public school in Escambia County (Florida) have filed a lawsuit related to public school library book bans. The complaint can be found on Protect Democracy's website here. The lawsuit alleges that the Escambia County School District and School Board removed and restricted books from public school… [read post]
8 Jun 2023, 5:36 pm
[Jack Daniel's prevails against dog toy maker.] The Supreme Court, with Justice Kagan writing for the unanimous Court, issued its decision in Jack Daniel's v. VIP Products today, and VIP is likely barking mad. The dispute revolved around a squeaky, chewable dog toy made to look like a bottle of Jack Daniel's whiskey, but with the name "Bad Spaniels" rather than Jack Daniel's printed on it. The toy also contained the phrase "The Old No. 2 on your Tennessee… [read post]
12 Sep 2023, 8:07 am
[Prof. Katherine Macfarlane and I break down Oross v. Kutztown University] Prof. Katherine Macfarlane and I have a new piece up on the Harvard Law Petrie-Flom Bill of Health blog that discusses the recent successful federal lawsuit by Kutztown University professor Stephen Oross who litigated (and indeed, won on summary judgment) against his employer for prohibiting all online teaching accommodations. Here is an excerpt of our analysis: "According to the court, the considerable number of online… [read post]
20 Feb 2023, 4:41 pm
[Volokh Conspiracy blogger Prof. Ilya Somin gives tips on taking a scholarly approach to achieve dating success] The twenty-third episode (Apple Podcasts link here and Spotify link here) of Strangers on the Internet with co-host and psychologist Michelle Lange is a Presidents' Day bonus feature with Volokh Conspiracy's very own Prof. Ilya Somin! Once upon a time, Ilya decided to put his scholarly chops to use in the romantic arena to increase his odds of… [read post]
14 Feb 2023, 7:27 am
[This Valentine's Day, we share some reflections about caring for oneself and others] The 22nd episode (Apple Podcasts link here and Spotify link here) of Strangers on the Internet with co-host and psychologist Michelle Lange discusses how to handle mental health issues in dating and relationships. Given that half of the population will receive a mental health diagnosis at some point in their lives, to what extent does there continue to be meaningful… [read post]
16 Jan 2023, 1:52 pm
[What's a bot got to do with it?] The twentieth episode (Apple Podcasts link here and Spotify link here) of Strangers on the Internet with co-host and psychologist Michelle Lange deals with artificial intelligence (AI) chat bots, which have been all the rage in recent months. From concerns about academic plagiarism to questions about whether they may replace workers in many industries, the news has been abuzz with articles about platforms such as ChatGPT.… [read post]
28 Nov 2022, 11:18 am
[Midwestern graduate student Lisa (a pseudonym) talks dating safety] The thirteenth episode (Apple Podcasts link here and Spotify link here) of Strangers on the Internet with co-host and psychologist Michelle Lange has us chatting with Midwestern graduate student Lisa (a pseudonym) about all things physical safety. Lisa shares her experiences with being stalked, owning a gun, conducting background checks before every date, and having to take out restraining… [read post]
26 Oct 2023, 9:35 am
[Substance abuse specialist Felicia Hermle guides the path for a good life after addiction] The forty-sixth episode (Apple Podcasts link here and Spotify link here) of "Strangers on the Internet" with co-host and psychologist Michelle Lange features California-based social worker and addiction specialist Felicia Hermle. Historically, dating has been deeply entwined with going out for a drink. But what happens if one of the two dating parties has opted for a life of… [read post]
30 Apr 2016, 10:42 am
effective at weeding out invalid patents, while also remaining fair to patent holders.Greg Dolin and Irina [read post]
13 Nov 2023, 7:17 am
[How to make it as a single person in a society often seemingly built for couples] The 47th episode (Apple Podcasts link here and Spotify link here) of Strangers on the Internet with co-host and psychologist Michelle Lange deals with the obstacles that single people face in daily life. Why is being single so frustrating sometimes? Michelle and I explore both the emotional and practical side of single life. In addition to dealing with feelings of loneliness,… [read post]
16 Aug 2023, 1:26 pm
[A former University of Houston law professor speaks out about the effects of policies weakening tenure] As many VC blog readers know, several state legislatures have passed or are considering passing legislation to restrict or abolish tenure for professors at public universities. Among them is Texas, which recently weakened tenure protections and is seeking to pass further restrictions on what professors can teach. To give VC blog readers a more personal perspective on the impact of… [read post]
25 Apr 2023, 5:54 pm
[International sex robots expert Dr. Kate Devlin tells all] The twenty-ninth episode (Apple Podcasts link here and Spotify link here) of Strangers on the Internet with co-host and psychologist Michelle Lange has us chatting with international sex robots expert and "Turned On" author Dr. Kate Devlin, who explains the current state of technology and her views on the moral panic surrounding parasocial relationships with robots. Kate believes that most… [read post]
11 Apr 2023, 9:46 am
[A director and two actors talk about dating with a disability] The twenty-seventh episode (Apple Podcasts link here and Spotify link here) of Strangers on the Internet has me talking to the makers of short film "Cripfished," an entrant in the 2023 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. Director Anna Pakman and actors Bree Klauser and Melissa Jennifer Gonzalez tell in their romantic comedy the fictional story of Logan (Melissa), who fakes being blind on a… [read post]
18 Oct 2022, 11:43 am
[We chat with philosopher, life coach, and podcaster Dr. Rebecca Roache] The tenth episode (Apple Podcasts link here and Spotify link here) of "Strangers on the Internet" with co-host and psychologist Michelle Lange features philosopher Dr. Rebecca Roache from Royal Holloway, University of London, who is also known for her "The Academic Imperfectionist" podcast. She was listed as one of the top 100 philosophers on Twitter in 2018. A self-described introvert, Rebecca is of two… [read post]
22 May 2023, 10:49 am
[Sociologist Dr. Robin Rogers escaped her violent schizophrenic husband to find herself locked up on a ward] The thirty-first episode (Apple Podcasts link here and Spotify link here) of "Strangers on the Internet" with co-host and psychologist Michelle Lange features sociologist Dr. Robin Rogers from CUNY Queens College. She tells the tale of how she escaped her marriage after her then-husband developed severe schizophrenia, became violent, and killed the family… [read post]
17 Jul 2023, 12:28 pm
[Why the Sarah Brady and Jonah Hill controversy carries broader meaning] The 36th episode (Apple Podcasts link here and Spotify link here) of Strangers on the Internet with co-host and psychologist Michelle Lange explores how therapy language has at times been weaponized in romantic relationships. The Internet is abuzz with discussion about allegations by Sarah Brady, a University of Hawai'i law student, that her ex-boyfriend and celebrity Jonah Hill… [read post]
6 Jul 2023, 12:55 pm
[Dr. John Schinnerer focuses on men's emotional growth] The thirty-fifth episode (Apple Podcasts link here and Spotify link here) of "Strangers on the Internet" with co-host and psychologist Michelle Lange features executive and relationship coach Dr. John Schinnerer, who tells us what we need to know about how men can achieve true emotional growth and meaningful lives. He is the podcast host of "The Evolved Caveman" and author of the… [read post]
8 Jun 2023, 10:33 am
Nancy tells Irina and Michelle about her own life as an out bisexual and polyamorous person, as well [read post]
2 Apr 2023, 4:53 pm
[Mystery man "Nick" discusses the challenges of dating as a politically moderate Asian-American individual in our day and age] The twenty-sixth episode (Apple Podcasts link here and Spotify link here) of Strangers on the Internet with co-host and psychologist Michelle Lange has us talking to Nick (a pseudonym), a Jeopardy champion in his late 30s whose work has taken him from academia to the policy world. Originally from NYC, he has tried his luck at… [read post]
