Corinne Blalock
@corinneblalock.bsky.social
currently a fellow at HLS | previously ED of @lpeproject.bsky.social | still doing @lpenyc.bsky.social & @lpeblog.bsky.social | critical theory & high-fructose corn syrup | opinions are mine alone
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Out today in HLR, my piece Skrmetti Beyond Scrutiny. What happened, what it means for trans rights and sex equality more broadly: harvardlawreview.org/print/vol-13...
Skrmetti Beyond Scrutiny - Harvard Law Review
In United States v. Skrmetti, the Supreme Court upheld Tennessee Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), a state law that prohibits transgender minors from accessing gender-affirming care.
harvardlawreview.org
November 11, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Out today in HLR, my piece Skrmetti Beyond Scrutiny. What happened, what it means for trans rights and sex equality more broadly: harvardlawreview.org/print/vol-13...
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Democrats Sick Of Being Blamed For Cowardice On Issues They Actually Just Don’t Care About
Democrats Sick Of Being Blamed For Cowardice On Issues They Actually Just Don’t Care About
WASHINGTON—Having thus far caved on eliminating the filibuster, advancing an adequate climate change agenda, and protecting voting rights, congressional Democrats told reporters Wednesday they were si...
theonion.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Democrats Sick Of Being Blamed For Cowardice On Issues They Actually Just Don’t Care About
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SEATTLE!!!
We’ve now taken the lead by 91 votes! 🤯 This thing is certainly not over! Over 1,000 ballots have been challenged, so if you haven’t tracked your ballot yet get on it! Our trusty volunteers have been working hard to "cure" ballots so they count! We're so close!
We’ve now taken the lead by 91 votes! 🤯 This thing is certainly not over! Over 1,000 ballots have been challenged, so if you haven’t tracked your ballot yet get on it! Our trusty volunteers have been working hard to "cure" ballots so they count! We're so close!
November 11, 2025 at 12:16 AM
SEATTLE!!!
We’ve now taken the lead by 91 votes! 🤯 This thing is certainly not over! Over 1,000 ballots have been challenged, so if you haven’t tracked your ballot yet get on it! Our trusty volunteers have been working hard to "cure" ballots so they count! We're so close!
We’ve now taken the lead by 91 votes! 🤯 This thing is certainly not over! Over 1,000 ballots have been challenged, so if you haven’t tracked your ballot yet get on it! Our trusty volunteers have been working hard to "cure" ballots so they count! We're so close!
I feel like I might be getting sick during a week of THREE deadlines. who could have thought working for the last month without a single day off would have negative repercussions?!
please send good thoughts and white blood cells 😭😭
please send good thoughts and white blood cells 😭😭
November 11, 2025 at 12:24 AM
I feel like I might be getting sick during a week of THREE deadlines. who could have thought working for the last month without a single day off would have negative repercussions?!
please send good thoughts and white blood cells 😭😭
please send good thoughts and white blood cells 😭😭
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So far only 3 NYC Council Members are on record supporting our 0.5% demand for public libraries. That's pathetic. nycplan.org/scorecards/l... - If you don't see your Council member on the list, then you should be giving them a call this week.
Library Funding Stances by City Council Members
nycplan.org
November 9, 2025 at 6:34 PM
So far only 3 NYC Council Members are on record supporting our 0.5% demand for public libraries. That's pathetic. nycplan.org/scorecards/l... - If you don't see your Council member on the list, then you should be giving them a call this week.
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Does suddenly having a real progressive mayor make you wish you knew a little more about how city gov actually works??
You're in luck!
Join us Nov 19th as we talk to @sandynurse.bsky.social & @ngusdorf.bsky.social abt the levers of local power!!!
lpeproject.org/events/local...
You're in luck!
Join us Nov 19th as we talk to @sandynurse.bsky.social & @ngusdorf.bsky.social abt the levers of local power!!!
lpeproject.org/events/local...
Local Power: How to Make NYC More Equal
Building on our recent event, LPE NYC Night School is examining how we can make real, lasting change in NYC. How do we contend with the outsized power of finance and real estate and build a world…
lpeproject.org
November 9, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Does suddenly having a real progressive mayor make you wish you knew a little more about how city gov actually works??
You're in luck!
Join us Nov 19th as we talk to @sandynurse.bsky.social & @ngusdorf.bsky.social abt the levers of local power!!!
lpeproject.org/events/local...
You're in luck!
Join us Nov 19th as we talk to @sandynurse.bsky.social & @ngusdorf.bsky.social abt the levers of local power!!!
lpeproject.org/events/local...
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So you’re saying I can have one marshmallow right now? -Eight Senate Democrats
November 10, 2025 at 12:46 PM
So you’re saying I can have one marshmallow right now? -Eight Senate Democrats
cant believe he thinks this gives him cover!!! he thinks we wouldn’t notice that the 8 who caved *under his leadership* were retiring or not up for reelection this cycle?!
primarying Schumer is what Brad Lander should be doing not entering a race with a DSA candidate already in it
primarying Schumer is what Brad Lander should be doing not entering a race with a DSA candidate already in it
Democrats have been fighting for months to address America's healthcare crisis
For the millions who will lose coverage
For people with cancer who won't get the care they need
For working families who can't afford to pay $25K more a year for healthcare
We will keep fighting
For the millions who will lose coverage
For people with cancer who won't get the care they need
For working families who can't afford to pay $25K more a year for healthcare
We will keep fighting
November 10, 2025 at 12:36 PM
cant believe he thinks this gives him cover!!! he thinks we wouldn’t notice that the 8 who caved *under his leadership* were retiring or not up for reelection this cycle?!
primarying Schumer is what Brad Lander should be doing not entering a race with a DSA candidate already in it
primarying Schumer is what Brad Lander should be doing not entering a race with a DSA candidate already in it
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Everyone is saying it. Literally everyone
November 10, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Everyone is saying it. Literally everyone
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The caucus meeting was just to orchestrate who would fall on the sword but not be up for a vote in 2026.
so currently defectors are:
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
November 10, 2025 at 2:05 AM
The caucus meeting was just to orchestrate who would fall on the sword but not be up for a vote in 2026.
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Guaranteeing a vote on extending the tax credits is not guaranteeing the tax credits.
Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.
Did Tuesday night even happen?
Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.
Did Tuesday night even happen?
My statement on the funding deal to reopen government, protect federal employees, and vote to protect health care:
November 10, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Guaranteeing a vote on extending the tax credits is not guaranteeing the tax credits.
Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.
Did Tuesday night even happen?
Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.
Did Tuesday night even happen?
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oh man, so many things I needed to do tonight but been totally distracted by hating the Democratic party with every fiber of my being…
November 10, 2025 at 1:47 AM
oh man, so many things I needed to do tonight but been totally distracted by hating the Democratic party with every fiber of my being…
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Apparently, it is negotiable!
Health care isn’t negotiable.
We need to both reopen the government and work together to protect access to affordable health care by extending the ACA enhanced premium tax credits.
We need to both reopen the government and work together to protect access to affordable health care by extending the ACA enhanced premium tax credits.
November 10, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Apparently, it is negotiable!
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Looks great! (Too bad for to be in NYC this week, but not next.) But I thought we learned today that this is now the way to promote things?
November 10, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Looks great! (Too bad for to be in NYC this week, but not next.) But I thought we learned today that this is now the way to promote things?
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THAT IS ALREADY A LAW. TRUMP IS THE PRESIDENT WHO SIGNED THAT LAW. YOU ARE A FUCKING NEWS REPORTER
November 10, 2025 at 1:17 AM
THAT IS ALREADY A LAW. TRUMP IS THE PRESIDENT WHO SIGNED THAT LAW. YOU ARE A FUCKING NEWS REPORTER
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Sanders: That is a totally meaningless gesture. You can get 100 votes here and it won't mean anything because the House is not going to take it up.
November 10, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Sanders: That is a totally meaningless gesture. You can get 100 votes here and it won't mean anything because the House is not going to take it up.
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BREAKING: BERNIE SANDERS:
“If this resolution passes tonight, we are on our way to throwing 15 million Americans off of Medicaid and the affordable care act.”
“If this resolution passes tonight, we are on our way to throwing 15 million Americans off of Medicaid and the affordable care act.”
November 10, 2025 at 1:22 AM
BREAKING: BERNIE SANDERS:
“If this resolution passes tonight, we are on our way to throwing 15 million Americans off of Medicaid and the affordable care act.”
“If this resolution passes tonight, we are on our way to throwing 15 million Americans off of Medicaid and the affordable care act.”
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BROOKLYN WE ARE GOING TO CHUCKS! Join us across from 9 PPW at 8:30 *tonight*
Bring pots and pans, let’s make some noise about Chuck folding (again).
Not another #SchumerSurrender
@indivisible.org @riseandresist.bsky.social @50501newyork.bsky.social @handsoffnyc.bsky.social
Bring pots and pans, let’s make some noise about Chuck folding (again).
Not another #SchumerSurrender
@indivisible.org @riseandresist.bsky.social @50501newyork.bsky.social @handsoffnyc.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 12:55 AM
BROOKLYN WE ARE GOING TO CHUCKS! Join us across from 9 PPW at 8:30 *tonight*
Bring pots and pans, let’s make some noise about Chuck folding (again).
Not another #SchumerSurrender
@indivisible.org @riseandresist.bsky.social @50501newyork.bsky.social @handsoffnyc.bsky.social
Bring pots and pans, let’s make some noise about Chuck folding (again).
Not another #SchumerSurrender
@indivisible.org @riseandresist.bsky.social @50501newyork.bsky.social @handsoffnyc.bsky.social
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Every fucking time there is a glimmer of hope that Democrats aren't the stupidest pack of lemmings ever to hold office, this hope is immediately dashed by Democrats being the stupidest pack of lemmings ever to hold office.
November 10, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Every fucking time there is a glimmer of hope that Democrats aren't the stupidest pack of lemmings ever to hold office, this hope is immediately dashed by Democrats being the stupidest pack of lemmings ever to hold office.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:45 AM
so disgusted and demoralized.
whether it’s because they were cowards or because they didn’t truly oppose what the GOP is doing, the consequences are going to be absolutely devastating.
whether it’s because they were cowards or because they didn’t truly oppose what the GOP is doing, the consequences are going to be absolutely devastating.
November 10, 2025 at 12:47 AM
so disgusted and demoralized.
whether it’s because they were cowards or because they didn’t truly oppose what the GOP is doing, the consequences are going to be absolutely devastating.
whether it’s because they were cowards or because they didn’t truly oppose what the GOP is doing, the consequences are going to be absolutely devastating.
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“I think it’s a terrible mistake,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren says of the deal. “People want us to stand and fight for health care, and that's what I believe.” (via Igor Bobic, HuffPo) x.com/igorbobic/st...
November 10, 2025 at 12:42 AM
“I think it’s a terrible mistake,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren says of the deal. “People want us to stand and fight for health care, and that's what I believe.” (via Igor Bobic, HuffPo) x.com/igorbobic/st...
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