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New information here on how Trump has turned the Department of Justice—which is supposed to work on your behalf—into his own personal law firm, punishing his enemies and rewarding his friends.
"Worse than Watergate" doesn't begin to cover it. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
"Worse than Watergate" doesn't begin to cover it. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
60 Attorneys on the Year of Chaos Inside Trump’s Justice Department (Gift Article)
Sixty former staffers describe an environment of suspicion and intimidation within the nation’s most powerful law enforcement agency.
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:23 PM
New information here on how Trump has turned the Department of Justice—which is supposed to work on your behalf—into his own personal law firm, punishing his enemies and rewarding his friends.
"Worse than Watergate" doesn't begin to cover it. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
"Worse than Watergate" doesn't begin to cover it. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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wrote about the president’s flagrant and destructive corruption in a column that references street fighter, the simpsons, machiavelli, and a host of revolutionary-era americans (gift link)
Opinion | The White House Gold Rush Is On
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:51 AM
wrote about the president’s flagrant and destructive corruption in a column that references street fighter, the simpsons, machiavelli, and a host of revolutionary-era americans (gift link)
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There have been at least 154 cases in which federal district courts have issued preliminary relief against a Trump administration policy.
Those rulings have come from 121 *different* judges appointed by seven presidents (including 15 appointed by Trump) sitting in 29 district courts in 10 circuits:
Those rulings have come from 121 *different* judges appointed by seven presidents (including 15 appointed by Trump) sitting in 29 district courts in 10 circuits:
193. The "War" on Judges
Deputy Attorney General Blanche's attack on lower courts is an impressive combination of light on substance; shamelessly hypocritical; and profoundly dangerous. More people should be condemning it.
www.stevevladeck.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
There have been at least 154 cases in which federal district courts have issued preliminary relief against a Trump administration policy.
Those rulings have come from 121 *different* judges appointed by seven presidents (including 15 appointed by Trump) sitting in 29 district courts in 10 circuits:
Those rulings have come from 121 *different* judges appointed by seven presidents (including 15 appointed by Trump) sitting in 29 district courts in 10 circuits:
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Let them eat ballroom
Trump on SNAP: "Our country has to remain very liquid because problems, catastrophes, wars -- it could be anything. We have to remain liquid. We can't give everything away."
November 7, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Let them eat ballroom
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If each dollar in Nvidia's $5 trillion valuation was a single second of time, the total would be over 150,000 years, the time it takes The North American Tectonic Plate, and a person's fingernails, to advance 2.5 miles.
AI valuations made simple.
thenewcuriosityshop.substack.com/p/ai-analogi...
AI valuations made simple.
thenewcuriosityshop.substack.com/p/ai-analogi...
AI Analogies "R" US
Making the big numbers bite-sized, like they do in Journalism.
thenewcuriosityshop.substack.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:15 PM
If each dollar in Nvidia's $5 trillion valuation was a single second of time, the total would be over 150,000 years, the time it takes The North American Tectonic Plate, and a person's fingernails, to advance 2.5 miles.
AI valuations made simple.
thenewcuriosityshop.substack.com/p/ai-analogi...
AI valuations made simple.
thenewcuriosityshop.substack.com/p/ai-analogi...
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The opening and conclusion of the 161-page findings of fact and rulings of law from Young — a Reagan appointee who has already made headlines — will be getting attention.
It is a response to a post card he received, apparently in response to one of his rulings (likely in the NIH funding case):
It is a response to a post card he received, apparently in response to one of his rulings (likely in the NIH funding case):
September 30, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The opening and conclusion of the 161-page findings of fact and rulings of law from Young — a Reagan appointee who has already made headlines — will be getting attention.
It is a response to a post card he received, apparently in response to one of his rulings (likely in the NIH funding case):
It is a response to a post card he received, apparently in response to one of his rulings (likely in the NIH funding case):
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This only happens to you once
September 26, 2025 at 7:39 PM
This only happens to you once
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ICYMI: Part One of my thoughts on how the “free speech culture” movement contributed to the moment of historical censorship www.popehat.com/p/how-free-s...
How "Free Speech Culture" Is Killing Free Speech: Part One
Blurring The Lines Between Official Censorship And Individual Criticism Built The Intellectual Foundation For Trump's Assault On Free Expression
www.popehat.com
September 22, 2025 at 1:31 PM
ICYMI: Part One of my thoughts on how the “free speech culture” movement contributed to the moment of historical censorship www.popehat.com/p/how-free-s...
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Yes it’s here from Orwell, 1946, on centrists and pundits: avoidance, power worship, and status quo bias (“present trends will continue”).
Which is true domestically for us too. The WelcomePAC and Blue Rose problem is they think present trends in power and wealth will continue.
Which is true domestically for us too. The WelcomePAC and Blue Rose problem is they think present trends in power and wealth will continue.
September 3, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Yes it’s here from Orwell, 1946, on centrists and pundits: avoidance, power worship, and status quo bias (“present trends will continue”).
Which is true domestically for us too. The WelcomePAC and Blue Rose problem is they think present trends in power and wealth will continue.
Which is true domestically for us too. The WelcomePAC and Blue Rose problem is they think present trends in power and wealth will continue.
“Your [blank face, long pause] … your … your leader is coming over to see me very soon”
a. He forgot Albo’s name + whether title was PM or President - they spoke 10 days ago.
b. Meeting not yet announced by either country (= not yet agreed)
c. Albo’s trip is for UNGA - not specific to see him
a. He forgot Albo’s name + whether title was PM or President - they spoke 10 days ago.
b. Meeting not yet announced by either country (= not yet agreed)
c. Albo’s trip is for UNGA - not specific to see him
REPORTER: How much wealthier are you now than when you returned to the WH?
TRUMP: The deals I made for the most part, other than what my kids are doing - they're running my business - were made before. Where are you from?
R: Australia
T: In my opinion you are hurting Australia right now. Quiet.
TRUMP: The deals I made for the most part, other than what my kids are doing - they're running my business - were made before. Where are you from?
R: Australia
T: In my opinion you are hurting Australia right now. Quiet.
September 16, 2025 at 2:57 PM
“Your [blank face, long pause] … your … your leader is coming over to see me very soon”
a. He forgot Albo’s name + whether title was PM or President - they spoke 10 days ago.
b. Meeting not yet announced by either country (= not yet agreed)
c. Albo’s trip is for UNGA - not specific to see him
a. He forgot Albo’s name + whether title was PM or President - they spoke 10 days ago.
b. Meeting not yet announced by either country (= not yet agreed)
c. Albo’s trip is for UNGA - not specific to see him
The linked research publication by Matthew Zefferman was well written. Refutes the scientific basis for ‘Greater Male Variability Hypothesis’. One factor: IQ qs were designed for males, eg “To prevent tools from rusting rub with - (sandpaper, tar, vaseline, file).” Also sex-diffs in education years.
The "Greater Male Variability Hypothesis", an observation regarding IQ test scores in men vs women that is often cited to argue against discrimination as the cause of inequity in elite academic, political, & business roles, is most likely an artifact of sex-biased test construction
osf.io
September 14, 2025 at 5:58 AM
The linked research publication by Matthew Zefferman was well written. Refutes the scientific basis for ‘Greater Male Variability Hypothesis’. One factor: IQ qs were designed for males, eg “To prevent tools from rusting rub with - (sandpaper, tar, vaseline, file).” Also sex-diffs in education years.
The WASC is shortly to hand down judgment in Reynolds v Higgins (defo) at 10am WST on 27/8. Livestream at www.supremecourt.wa.gov.au (link will be in 'Whats New').
Linda Reynolds filed at least 4 versions of her Statement of Claim. v4 is linked - no other versions have been made available.
Linda Reynolds filed at least 4 versions of her Statement of Claim. v4 is linked - no other versions have been made available.
richardackland.com.au
August 26, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The WASC is shortly to hand down judgment in Reynolds v Higgins (defo) at 10am WST on 27/8. Livestream at www.supremecourt.wa.gov.au (link will be in 'Whats New').
Linda Reynolds filed at least 4 versions of her Statement of Claim. v4 is linked - no other versions have been made available.
Linda Reynolds filed at least 4 versions of her Statement of Claim. v4 is linked - no other versions have been made available.
Donald Trump’s truly unbelievable numbers, by Crikey (the folks who successfully took on Lachlan Murdoch, by way of intro)
Nice highlighting of the stock “in two weeks” response to any question.
www.crikey.com.au/2025/08/18/d...
Nice highlighting of the stock “in two weeks” response to any question.
www.crikey.com.au/2025/08/18/d...
Donald Trump's truly unbelievable numbers
Ever felt like Donald Trump is pulling numbers out of thin air? There's a reason for that...
www.crikey.com.au
August 18, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Donald Trump’s truly unbelievable numbers, by Crikey (the folks who successfully took on Lachlan Murdoch, by way of intro)
Nice highlighting of the stock “in two weeks” response to any question.
www.crikey.com.au/2025/08/18/d...
Nice highlighting of the stock “in two weeks” response to any question.
www.crikey.com.au/2025/08/18/d...
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Did you listen to Trump blather on about the ‘rigged election,’ and Biden, and tariffs, and mail-in ballots? Even he knew he bombed with Putin…
My new column on POTUS’s self-own summit: www.newyorker.com/news/letter-...
My new column on POTUS’s self-own summit: www.newyorker.com/news/letter-...
Donald Trump’s Self-Own Summit with Vladimir Putin
Even the puffery-prone President couldn’t alchemize his non-deal with Russia into Trumpian gold.
www.newyorker.com
August 16, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Did you listen to Trump blather on about the ‘rigged election,’ and Biden, and tariffs, and mail-in ballots? Even he knew he bombed with Putin…
My new column on POTUS’s self-own summit: www.newyorker.com/news/letter-...
My new column on POTUS’s self-own summit: www.newyorker.com/news/letter-...
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NEW FROM @reuters.com: Top U.S. law firms have sharply scaled back their efforts to challenge the federal government in court, especially on behalf of pro bono clients, in the face of threats from President Trump.
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
July 31, 2025 at 11:37 AM
NEW FROM @reuters.com: Top U.S. law firms have sharply scaled back their efforts to challenge the federal government in court, especially on behalf of pro bono clients, in the face of threats from President Trump.
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
Linda Reynolds has filed her amended Statement of Claim. www.fedcourt.gov.au/__data/asset...
Despite NACC noting today that the settlement and the one-day mediation were 'unexceptional' 'not unusual' and 'nothing remarkable', Ms Reynolds maintains the same general complaints about the process.
Despite NACC noting today that the settlement and the one-day mediation were 'unexceptional' 'not unusual' and 'nothing remarkable', Ms Reynolds maintains the same general complaints about the process.
June 12, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Linda Reynolds has filed her amended Statement of Claim. www.fedcourt.gov.au/__data/asset...
Despite NACC noting today that the settlement and the one-day mediation were 'unexceptional' 'not unusual' and 'nothing remarkable', Ms Reynolds maintains the same general complaints about the process.
Despite NACC noting today that the settlement and the one-day mediation were 'unexceptional' 'not unusual' and 'nothing remarkable', Ms Reynolds maintains the same general complaints about the process.
NACC confirms the obvious: no corruption involved in the Cth settlement of Ms Higgins’ workplace claim or handling of the mediation. www.nacc.gov.au/news-and-med...
NACC’s review came after a referral from former Senator Linda Reynolds, who has separately brought a claim against the Cth herself.
NACC’s review came after a referral from former Senator Linda Reynolds, who has separately brought a claim against the Cth herself.
June 12, 2025 at 5:19 AM
NACC confirms the obvious: no corruption involved in the Cth settlement of Ms Higgins’ workplace claim or handling of the mediation. www.nacc.gov.au/news-and-med...
NACC’s review came after a referral from former Senator Linda Reynolds, who has separately brought a claim against the Cth herself.
NACC’s review came after a referral from former Senator Linda Reynolds, who has separately brought a claim against the Cth herself.
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2021: There is no AI, you're doing your own laundry.
2023: CEOs are saying that AI is coming and will do your laundry.
2025: There is AI. You're still doing your own laundry.
2027: You're doing the AI's laundry.
2023: CEOs are saying that AI is coming and will do your laundry.
2025: There is AI. You're still doing your own laundry.
2027: You're doing the AI's laundry.
May 30, 2025 at 8:18 PM
2021: There is no AI, you're doing your own laundry.
2023: CEOs are saying that AI is coming and will do your laundry.
2025: There is AI. You're still doing your own laundry.
2027: You're doing the AI's laundry.
2023: CEOs are saying that AI is coming and will do your laundry.
2025: There is AI. You're still doing your own laundry.
2027: You're doing the AI's laundry.
To nobody’s surprise, Linda Reynolds’s Statement of Claim will be amended.
Consent Orders issued today:
- Amended SoC to be filed by 13 June 2025
- Defence by 11 July 2025
- Case management hearing 29 July 2025
www.comcourts.gov.au/file/Federal...
Consent Orders issued today:
- Amended SoC to be filed by 13 June 2025
- Defence by 11 July 2025
- Case management hearing 29 July 2025
www.comcourts.gov.au/file/Federal...
May 27, 2025 at 9:18 AM
To nobody’s surprise, Linda Reynolds’s Statement of Claim will be amended.
Consent Orders issued today:
- Amended SoC to be filed by 13 June 2025
- Defence by 11 July 2025
- Case management hearing 29 July 2025
www.comcourts.gov.au/file/Federal...
Consent Orders issued today:
- Amended SoC to be filed by 13 June 2025
- Defence by 11 July 2025
- Case management hearing 29 July 2025
www.comcourts.gov.au/file/Federal...
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Thanks but no thanks, Pharaoh. Jews don’t need this kind of “protection.” www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-...
The Situation: Thanks But No Thanks
I really don’t need this sort of defense from antisemitism.
www.lawfaremedia.org
May 23, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Thanks but no thanks, Pharaoh. Jews don’t need this kind of “protection.” www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-...
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Mmm an interesting argument by Linda Reynolds!
Because the Cth excluded her from the mediation w/ Brittany Higgins, Linda was obliged to sue Brittany to vindicate her reputation?? She’s demanding the Cth compensate her for the legal costs she incurred as a result
Righto!
Because the Cth excluded her from the mediation w/ Brittany Higgins, Linda was obliged to sue Brittany to vindicate her reputation?? She’s demanding the Cth compensate her for the legal costs she incurred as a result
Righto!
May 14, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Mmm an interesting argument by Linda Reynolds!
Because the Cth excluded her from the mediation w/ Brittany Higgins, Linda was obliged to sue Brittany to vindicate her reputation?? She’s demanding the Cth compensate her for the legal costs she incurred as a result
Righto!
Because the Cth excluded her from the mediation w/ Brittany Higgins, Linda was obliged to sue Brittany to vindicate her reputation?? She’s demanding the Cth compensate her for the legal costs she incurred as a result
Righto!
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Good news! Linda Reynold’s lawsuit against the Cth has been given a public file!
You can view her Statement of Claim (and other docs will be added as the case progresses)
www.fedcourt.gov.au/services/acc...
You can view her Statement of Claim (and other docs will be added as the case progresses)
www.fedcourt.gov.au/services/acc...
Reynolds v Commonwealth of Australia
www.fedcourt.gov.au
May 14, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Good news! Linda Reynold’s lawsuit against the Cth has been given a public file!
You can view her Statement of Claim (and other docs will be added as the case progresses)
www.fedcourt.gov.au/services/acc...
You can view her Statement of Claim (and other docs will be added as the case progresses)
www.fedcourt.gov.au/services/acc...
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OK, this is wild.
In September 2023, geophysicists across the world started monitoring a very odd signal coming from the ground under them.
It was picked up in the Arctic. And Antarctica. It was detected everywhere, every 90 seconds, as regular as a metronome, for *nine days*.
What the HELL?
1/
In September 2023, geophysicists across the world started monitoring a very odd signal coming from the ground under them.
It was picked up in the Arctic. And Antarctica. It was detected everywhere, every 90 seconds, as regular as a metronome, for *nine days*.
What the HELL?
1/
May 12, 2025 at 3:20 PM
OK, this is wild.
In September 2023, geophysicists across the world started monitoring a very odd signal coming from the ground under them.
It was picked up in the Arctic. And Antarctica. It was detected everywhere, every 90 seconds, as regular as a metronome, for *nine days*.
What the HELL?
1/
In September 2023, geophysicists across the world started monitoring a very odd signal coming from the ground under them.
It was picked up in the Arctic. And Antarctica. It was detected everywhere, every 90 seconds, as regular as a metronome, for *nine days*.
What the HELL?
1/
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I went to the Senate floor to tell a story about Trump’s first 100 days - a story of daily, norm shattering corruption.
I laid out 40 different corrupt acts - each one alone could have taken down previous presidents.
1/ A 🧵 of my speech. People need to know this story.
I laid out 40 different corrupt acts - each one alone could have taken down previous presidents.
1/ A 🧵 of my speech. People need to know this story.
April 30, 2025 at 2:40 PM
I went to the Senate floor to tell a story about Trump’s first 100 days - a story of daily, norm shattering corruption.
I laid out 40 different corrupt acts - each one alone could have taken down previous presidents.
1/ A 🧵 of my speech. People need to know this story.
I laid out 40 different corrupt acts - each one alone could have taken down previous presidents.
1/ A 🧵 of my speech. People need to know this story.