I mostly post about technology, law, and civil liberties (especially free speech), and how they intersect. And mostly at Techdirt: https://www.techdirt.com/user/cathy/
I also post silly things too.
It's not optional.
www.techdirt.com/2025/11/26/o...
I kinda think that anyone who has “gerontocracy Dems bad” arguments needs to wrestle with the spectacular legislative effectiveness of Lucas.
I kinda think that anyone who has “gerontocracy Dems bad” arguments needs to wrestle with the spectacular legislative effectiveness of Lucas.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
but if it’s a question for state legislatures, well, you’ll never guess what L. Louise Lucas has on her business card
but if it’s a question for state legislatures, well, you’ll never guess what L. Louise Lucas has on her business card
People are being held in them for 7-10 days, jammed in like sardines. It’s a nightmare.
People are being held in them for 7-10 days, jammed in like sardines. It’s a nightmare.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Taken aback by the dismissive & sneering attitude from FBI agents toward the cop politely asking to see the warrant.
Looked him up: He's an immigrant w/ a doctorate in philosophy. His thesis? "Force by police officers toward African Americans."
Taken aback by the dismissive & sneering attitude from FBI agents toward the cop politely asking to see the warrant.
Looked him up: He's an immigrant w/ a doctorate in philosophy. His thesis? "Force by police officers toward African Americans."
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/o...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/o...
Like this isn’t a fucking joke lady
Considering using the line "This event seems as male as an Epstein dinner."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
Considering using the line "This event seems as male as an Epstein dinner."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
I love her!
I love her!
tl;dr: It was two Trump appointees.
tl;dr: It was two Trump appointees.
This ICE-hole picked up this small woman in a hat and dress, then slammed her on the concrete. Then, when a male bystander tried to help her, they blasted him with pepper spray!
#FuckICE #ProudBlue #ICE
This ICE-hole picked up this small woman in a hat and dress, then slammed her on the concrete. Then, when a male bystander tried to help her, they blasted him with pepper spray!
#FuckICE #ProudBlue #ICE