Monthly Archives: October 2001

I’m on my way to North Carolina to give a talk tomorrow at Duke Law School. The “intellectual property” debate is the main subject, but Sept. 11 and its aftermath will naturally be on the agenda as well. One thing … Continue reading →

This is what happens in a climate like today’s. Comments

At the annual Pop!Tech gathering in Camden, Maine, the discussions on stage are meaty and so are the conversations outside the opera house. The governor of Maine, Angus King, is speaking now. He’s a political independent — and a smart, … Continue reading →

I’ve known Stewart Baker, former general counsel at the National Security Agency, for a few years. I haven’t agreed with him on some important issues, but I’ve always considered him to be an honest, well-intentioned and deeply patriotic man. He … Continue reading →

Mercury News: Support grows for Ellison’s national ID card proposal. Under Ellison’s plan, the government would create a national identification card. The card would contain basic information about the holder, including Social Security number, and would be linked to a … Continue reading →

CNN: Israel cuts contacts with Palestinians. The Israeli government says it is suspending contact with the Palestinian Authority after the killing of right-wing Israeli cabinet member Rechavam Zeevi. Knight Ridder: Anthrax testing widens in Capitol offices. Hundreds of Capitol employees … Continue reading →

I’m heading to Camden, Maine, for the annual (and wonderful) Pop!Tech gathering. Updates later or tomorrow. Comments

Washington Post editorial: Stampeded in the House. There followed a charade in which all manner of members of both parties complained they had no idea what they were voting on, were fearful that aspects of the substitute bill went too … Continue reading →

Another speaker at the Agenda conference was Bruce Chizen, president and chief executive at Adobe Systems. Because what he said to the assembled executives was also off the record, I can’t tell you the specifics. But I will tell you … Continue reading →

Washington Post: Questions Swirl Around Men Held in Terror Probe. They have no contact with each other or their families and limited access to their lawyers. Their names appear on no federal jail log available to the public. No records … Continue reading →