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Comment on I’ve Become a Dual U.S. & German Citizen (Part 1 of 4) by How I Obtained German Citizenship (Part 2 of 4) - Goldman's Observations

How I Obtained German Citizenship (Part 2 of 4) - Goldman's Observations — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:54:08 +0000

[…] the second post in my four-part series about obtaining dual German citizenship. In my first post, I explained why. In this post, I’ll explain […]

Comment on I’ve Become a Dual U.S. & German Citizen (Part 1 of 4) by Mitchell Zimmerman

Mitchell Zimmerman — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:23:41 +0000

Although there’s little that you say that I disagree with, this somehow saddens me. But then I’ve been depressed about the state of our country for some time. I guess I don’t believe that in the next decade or so the US will become a place where Jews systematically face lethal danger. I don’t think our children can encompass leaving the US and we wouldn’t leave without them in any circumstances can imagine. Mitchell Z

Comment on I’ve Become a Dual U.S. & German Citizen (Part 1 of 4) by Eric Goldman

Eric Goldman — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:56:14 +0000

In reply to Viva Moffat. Yes! In total, 16 of my grandparents' descendants, including me and my children, all got naturalized based on my application.

Comment on I’ve Become a Dual U.S. & German Citizen (Part 1 of 4) by Viva Moffat

Viva Moffat — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:35:28 +0000

Eric — Fascinating story — thank you for sharing. My husband’s mother was born in Berlin in 1937, and her parents left with her at the end of that year. Such a similar story to yours. And my husband (and my son) recently got their German citizenship. We have no plans to move, but they do love being able to enter the EU with and EU passport, and having the possibility of living and working in the EU. Were your kids also able to get German citizenship?

–Viva

Comment on What Should a 0L Incoming Law Student Do With Their Pre-1L Summer To Prepare for Law School? by JS It's come to this W

JS It's come to this W — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:35:40 +0000

All this is wise advice as are the 2 comments. I have practiced IP law for 50 years. I still practice. It breaks my heart to see the erosion of the rule of law these students are seeing at an accelerated rate.

I ask summer associates how they think about being a lawyer, going forward. Most have already seen dramatic changes since they started law school. Many reply that their chosen field, patent litigation, is less subject to the changes in the rule of law, the Constitution. (Many already have doctorates in the sciences). Compared with administrative/agency law, and many other fields, yes. But patent law is about business and business and politics are inextricably bound.

I wonder how the 0L’s think about this.

Comment on I Was the Son of a Librarian by Kathleen McCook

Kathleen McCook — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:38:35 +0000

I miss your mother every day. She was a good friend.
Wrote about her here.

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Comment on I Was the Son of a Librarian by Stephen Kong

Stephen Kong — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:26:57 +0000

Eric, I really enjoyed reading this. Something that many immigrant kids can probably confirm is that libraries tend to play an outsized role with immigrant families. Immigrant families often do not have the financial resources as non-immigrant families so libraries become a really important source of entertainment and learning resources. Books are a fantastic escape allowing kids who may not be able to travel as much as other kids a way to see the world and libraries provide a seemingly unlimited source of books. I know the Internet has changed things but it is disheartening to see how poorly stocked the shelves are of public libraries.

Comment on A Tribute to My Sister Sandy Hirsh on Her 60th Birthday (Part 2 of 2) by A Tribute to My Sister Sandy Hirsh on Her 60th Birthday (Part 1 of 2) - Goldman's Observations

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 19:03:45 +0000

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Comment on A Tribute to My Sister Sandy Hirsh on Her 60th Birthday (Part 1 of 2) by A Tribute to My Sister Sandy Hirsh on Her 60th Birthday (Part 2 of 2) - Goldman's Observations

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:54:41 +0000

[…] conjunction with my sister Sandy Hirsh’s 60th birthday, I recently shared the toast I delivered at her birthday party. If you didn’t already do so, read that first. I had more to say in conjunction with her […]

Comment on My Daughter’s Father’s Day Letter by Sarah

Sarah — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 15:30:53 +0000

Beautiful! Happy Father’s Day