A SCOTUS Thought

A direct (albeit a tad snarky) statement on what reform we need.

“Politicizing” Sports

A reminder that all choices are political to one degree or the other.

Reclaiming Playtime

Another call for letting kids be kids.

U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Alito, Jr is seen during a group portrait session for the new full court at the Supreme Court in Washington, U.S., November 30, 2018. REUTERS/Jim Young U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Alito, Jr is seen during a group portrait session for the new full court at the Supreme Court in Washington, U.S., November 30, 2018. REUTERS/Jim Young

ProPublica vs Alito

The Justice responds to ethics charges.

Podcast Recommendation

The Lawfare Podcast: Read With Me: The Trump Indictment.

Some Photos for Juneteenth

Remembering the past; living the future.

Barr’s Too Little, Too Late Tour

In truth, not close to enough.

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Should We Trade Our Smartphones for Flip Phones?

As much as we complain about them, they’ve become indispensable for most of us.

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States, the Feds, and Revenue Transfers

All states but one receive more in federal money than they pay out in taxes.

Coverage of the Trump Indictment Keeps Emphasizing the Wrong Thing

The problem is not the indictment; it is the indicted.

Whitewashing Juneteenth

It’s becoming just another day off work!

Americans Becoming More Socially Conservative?

Gallup’s annual Values and Beliefs survey has some interesting results.

Bringing Ukraine Into NATO

The Biden Administration is pushing for a half measure.

Hidden Cost of Renamings

Getting rid of Confederate tributes is long overdue. It ain’t cheap.

Trumpy Tabs

A Photo for Friday

“Red Dragon”

Tabs for Thursday

Stories of interest/that I am not going to get around to writing more about. (And yes, these are really all open tabs that I want to close).

Unreasonable Propriety?

Vague terms of use.

How Serious of a Threat is a No Labels Candidate?

The panic continues. Is it warranted?

What Constitutes Business Failure?

If something cannot go on forever, it will stop.

FAIR Act Progress

Asset forfeiture may finally get reined in.

Hippos of Colombia

An unintended consequence of the drug trade.

Does Taking The High Road Make Political Sense?

What’s more important, appearances or action?

Trump and the Presidential Records Act

A legal defense without merit.

Wednesday’s Forum

Rethinking STEM Credentialing

Should we reform the way we train a high-tech workforce?

The 4th Amendment in a Zero Privacy World

Should the government need a warrant to get information it can buy on the open market?

Tweet of the day

Shut it down for the day, because it isn’t going to get better than this one.

The Emotional Labor Of Debating In Good Faith

In a world of fixed positions, is debating in good faith really worth it?

Political Polarization and Marriage

Young Americans are increasingly ruling out those of the other party.

What If Trump is Convicted But Re-Elected?

An extremely unlikely scenario.

Meanwhile, Across the Pond…

Ends up that some mature democracies believe in letting legitimate legal proceedings to, well, proceed.

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What happens when you lose [Insert Name]?

When a go-to “nonpartisan” defender breaks rank does that change your opinion?

Violent Rhetoric: Legal But Dangerous

Politicians and other thought leaders are playing with fire.

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A Shameful Editorial

The Wall Street Journal failed a key test.

The Threat of Political Violence

Separating rhetoric from action.