Fuck you, Washington. Fuck you very much.
“The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion, the public safety may require it.” — Article One, Section 9, U.S. Constitution
So here’s the question. Who’s invading and who’s rebelling? I’d really like an answer as to how we are now enforcing public safety.
Publishers Weekly: “In what is likely one of the last sales of note in the AMS bankruptcy proceedings, the distributor and the Perseus Books Group have filed a motion with the bankruptcy court seeking its approval to sell the PGW name and office leases in Berkeley, Calif., and New York City to Perseus for $80,000. According to the motion, the sale involves ‘all intellectual property associated with the PGW and Publishers Group West marks and names, including but not limited to brand, logo and naming rights.’ The purchase also includes the signs above the front doors and reception desks at the New York and Berkeley locations. In addition, Perseus will pick up office equipment, furniture and data.”
It will be Thursday at 6:30 PM at the Bowery Poetry Club! A two-man tribute to Gregory Corso that was rehearsed with some finesse by both parties less than 24 hours ago!