At the heart of every summer on Martha's Vineyard, there seems to be a new chapter in what could be called the Alan Dershowitz Discontent Series. This season, the saga continues with a culinary twist involving, of all things, pierogies. Dershowitz, a figure as controversial as he is celebrated, has found himself embroiled in what's been dubbed "PierogiGate," following a refusal of service at a local farmer's market due to his political affiliations and legal history.

The incident sparked when a pierogi vendor at the market explicitly denied Dershowitz service, leading the Harvard Law Emeritus to not only threaten a lawsuit but also to take his grievance to the airwaves. On his podcast, Dershowitz claimed the act was discriminatory, despite political beliefs not being a protected class under current anti-discrimination laws. This legal nuance, however, didn't deter him from announcing his intent to sue, adding yet another controversial episode to his Vineyard narrative.

More light was shed on the situation when Matt Berg of Crooked Media revealed details from the police report associated with the incident. It appears that following the refusal, Dershowitz attempted to rally other market-goers to boycott the pierogi stand, a move that caught the attention of local law enforcement. The police report amusingly notes that Dershowitz continued his complaints even after being cautioned, moving his grievances from the pierogi stand to a nearby lemonade stand.

Social media and local news were quick to pick up on the story, with videos surfacing of Dershowitz engaging with police officers, discussing the refusal of service he faced. The videos paint a vivid picture of the legal scholar in an unusual light—arguing not in a courtroom, but rather in the court of public opinion at a bustling farmer's market.

This incident raises deeper questions about community, tolerance, and freedom of speech, especially in places known for their liberal leanings like Martha's Vineyard. Dershowitz's continual clashes with the island's community—from disputes over library talks to altercations with celebrities like Larry David—suggest a complex relationship between the lawyer and the locale he chooses to call his summer home.

As this story unfolds, what remains clear is that Dershowitz's summer disputes have become as much a part of Martha's Vineyard as the lighthouses and lobster rolls. Whether this latest episode will lead to real legal action or simply serve as another chapter in Dershowitz's ongoing saga with the island is yet to be seen. What is certain, however, is that PierogiGate has added a new layer of intrigue to the Vineyard's summer season.