Dan Urevick-Ackelsberg
@danua.bsky.social
"Local know-it-all attorney"- Philly Inquirer. "Professional troll"- spouse. Civil rights attorney at the Public Interest Law Center. Sixers sufferer. He/him. Views mine only.
Me, on the finally passed Pennsylvania budget, which took another step towards fully funded schools: “The era of one-off, ad hoc education budgets is over.”
Pa.’s public schools are getting $665 million in new money with the state budget deal
The deal also includes reforms for cyber charter schools that will represent a savings of hundreds of millions to school districts across the state.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Me, on the finally passed Pennsylvania budget, which took another step towards fully funded schools: “The era of one-off, ad hoc education budgets is over.”
It’s amazing that they still haven’t figured out that the best seller they could have would simply say “Philly.”
The Liberty Bell. 🔔
A symbol that unites us all. Resilient and Unbreakable.
This is the 2025-26 City Edition.
A symbol that unites us all. Resilient and Unbreakable.
This is the 2025-26 City Edition.
November 11, 2025 at 2:57 PM
It’s amazing that they still haven’t figured out that the best seller they could have would simply say “Philly.”
Hard at work to eliminate the robberies of the delivery trucks while still making sure they can offer the kiddos some cigarettes on the house.
Left is the MLB press release that just went out, right is the conclusion of my column last night. I think we've got pretty strong evidence that having these markets open at all is asking for trouble, but it's a step in the right direction.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Hard at work to eliminate the robberies of the delivery trucks while still making sure they can offer the kiddos some cigarettes on the house.
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Yes to democracy. No to Jeff Yass.
NBC projects all three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices will keep their seats. Republicans had hoped to oust them and undercut Dems' majority on the court.
Obviously, that didn't work. www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
Obviously, that didn't work. www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
November 5, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Yes to democracy. No to Jeff Yass.
Add PG and baby, you’ve got a stew going.
Jared McCain has been upgraded to PROBABLE for tomorrow's game in Chicago.
McCain suffered a torn ligament in his right thumb and has yet to play so far this season.
McCain suffered a torn ligament in his right thumb and has yet to play so far this season.
November 4, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Add PG and baby, you’ve got a stew going.
Hello, Pennsylvania. Constitutional rights are nice things to have. Tomorrow we should keep three Justices who feel the same way.
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November 3, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Hello, Pennsylvania. Constitutional rights are nice things to have. Tomorrow we should keep three Justices who feel the same way.
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Josh Shapiro making an appearance for the good guys. www.inquirer.com/health/gover...
Gov. Josh Shapiro joins CHOP in fight to stop Trump officials from obtaining medical records of transgender youth
Trump officials want a federal judge in Philadelphia to order CHOP to hand over medical records of transgender patients. Governor Shapiro sides with CHOP.
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October 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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This is correct. Constitutions don't have loopholes. That is not how it works.
If your response is "But Alito and Thomas," you have not discovered a "loophole," but rather, a fear of authoritarianism.
If your response is "But Alito and Thomas," you have not discovered a "loophole," but rather, a fear of authoritarianism.
THERE IS NO VICE PRESIDENT LOOPHOLE. IT'S NOT AMBIGUOUS. NO SERIOUS SCHOLAR OR ANALYST THINKS THERE IS A LOOPHOLE. STOP JUST GIVING TRUMP THE PREMISE, FFS.
October 27, 2025 at 4:43 PM
This is correct. Constitutions don't have loopholes. That is not how it works.
If your response is "But Alito and Thomas," you have not discovered a "loophole," but rather, a fear of authoritarianism.
If your response is "But Alito and Thomas," you have not discovered a "loophole," but rather, a fear of authoritarianism.
When your tiny nonprofit has litigated three out of four of these, I guess you are doing something right…
October 26, 2025 at 3:18 PM
When your tiny nonprofit has litigated three out of four of these, I guess you are doing something right…
In our case, DOJ partially justified pilfering through kids' records with a sworn declaration describing a lawsuit filed against CHOP.
The next day, w/o explanation, DOJ amended the declaration.
CHOP has posited an answer: That DOJ was actually relying on a random NY Post article.
The next day, w/o explanation, DOJ amended the declaration.
CHOP has posited an answer: That DOJ was actually relying on a random NY Post article.
CHOP called new evidence presented by President Donald Trump’s administration weak and untrustworthy in a blistering legal response to federal efforts to investigate its doctors providing gender-affirming care.
CHOP lawyers defend transgender care in blistering response to Trump administration seeking patient information
The Department of Justice claimed it was investigating "fraudulent billing practices" in an effort to procure patient information related to gender-affirming care.
www.inquirer.com
October 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
In our case, DOJ partially justified pilfering through kids' records with a sworn declaration describing a lawsuit filed against CHOP.
The next day, w/o explanation, DOJ amended the declaration.
CHOP has posited an answer: That DOJ was actually relying on a random NY Post article.
The next day, w/o explanation, DOJ amended the declaration.
CHOP has posited an answer: That DOJ was actually relying on a random NY Post article.
“Can you please tell Rob Thompson to tell Dave Dombrowski to sign Ranger back, move Bryce to right field and sign Pete Alonso for first.”
October 14, 2025 at 12:24 AM
“Can you please tell Rob Thompson to tell Dave Dombrowski to sign Ranger back, move Bryce to right field and sign Pete Alonso for first.”
I decided to see if google's AI could make a basic flowchart of the federal court system. I was rewarded.
September 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I decided to see if google's AI could make a basic flowchart of the federal court system. I was rewarded.
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For 26 but especially 2028 it's time for Democrats to make clear that the current Supreme Court will have to be reformed (expanded in number, reformed in structure) to allow popular govt to continue in the United States. Not so much a litmus test as precondition for any other promise to be credible.
September 27, 2025 at 3:38 PM
For 26 but especially 2028 it's time for Democrats to make clear that the current Supreme Court will have to be reformed (expanded in number, reformed in structure) to allow popular govt to continue in the United States. Not so much a litmus test as precondition for any other promise to be credible.
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“If the Constitution means anything, it means that the federal government can't rifle through your child's medical records in order to intimidate you.”
This bit of fighting for the right to privacy of trans children brought by families, @pubintlawctr.bsky.social, and Ballard Spahr.
Pittsburgh:
This bit of fighting for the right to privacy of trans children brought by families, @pubintlawctr.bsky.social, and Ballard Spahr.
Pittsburgh:
Families urge federal court to shield UPMC trans patient health records from DOJ inquiry
In court documents, the Public Interest Law Center and Ballard Spahr argue the DOJ subpoena — which seeks records, information and communications about gender-affirming care services — violates patien...
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September 25, 2025 at 9:41 PM
“If the Constitution means anything, it means that the federal government can't rifle through your child's medical records in order to intimidate you.”
This bit of fighting for the right to privacy of trans children brought by families, @pubintlawctr.bsky.social, and Ballard Spahr.
Pittsburgh:
This bit of fighting for the right to privacy of trans children brought by families, @pubintlawctr.bsky.social, and Ballard Spahr.
Pittsburgh:
“If the Constitution means anything, it means that the federal government can't rifle through your child's medical records in order to intimidate you.”
This bit of fighting for the right to privacy of trans children brought by families, @pubintlawctr.bsky.social, and Ballard Spahr.
Pittsburgh:
This bit of fighting for the right to privacy of trans children brought by families, @pubintlawctr.bsky.social, and Ballard Spahr.
Pittsburgh:
Families urge federal court to shield UPMC trans patient health records from DOJ inquiry
In court documents, the Public Interest Law Center and Ballard Spahr argue the DOJ subpoena — which seeks records, information and communications about gender-affirming care services — violates patien...
www.wesa.fm
September 25, 2025 at 9:41 PM
“If the Constitution means anything, it means that the federal government can't rifle through your child's medical records in order to intimidate you.”
This bit of fighting for the right to privacy of trans children brought by families, @pubintlawctr.bsky.social, and Ballard Spahr.
Pittsburgh:
This bit of fighting for the right to privacy of trans children brought by families, @pubintlawctr.bsky.social, and Ballard Spahr.
Pittsburgh:
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It is incredibly simple to acknowledge that violence in any form is awful and erodes society.
September 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
It is incredibly simple to acknowledge that violence in any form is awful and erodes society.
This building is three blocks from our house, and across the street from our kids’ school. I wanted it to succeed and was sure it would fail.
I was very wrong!
I was very wrong!
At its 10th anniversary, the Bok building boasts its economic impact
As developer Scout expands its model to South Broad Street, the company is celebrating what has worked at Bok.
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September 8, 2025 at 12:08 PM
This building is three blocks from our house, and across the street from our kids’ school. I wanted it to succeed and was sure it would fail.
I was very wrong!
I was very wrong!
While on trial, I spent about 100 out of 115 nights sleeping in a Harrisburg Hilton, 95 miles away from my tiny kids. The six months on either side of that were no cakewalk either.
September 7, 2025 at 12:06 AM
While on trial, I spent about 100 out of 115 nights sleeping in a Harrisburg Hilton, 95 miles away from my tiny kids. The six months on either side of that were no cakewalk either.
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As a lawyer, I'll tell you that there's nobody who knows this law better than Ryan and Brian. Sure looks like murder or war crime to me. But as a human, I'll tell you that the Rubio statement -- we could have stopped the boat but we blew it up to send a message -- is sickening and depraved.
1/ I worked at DoD. I literally cannot imagine lawyers coming up with a legal basis for lethal strike of suspected Venezuelan drug boat.
Hard to see how this would not be "murder" or war crime under international law that DoD considers applicable.
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Hard to see how this would not be "murder" or war crime under international law that DoD considers applicable.
Read expert analysis by @bcfinucane.bsky.social⤵️
Legal Issues Raised by a Lethal U.S. Military Attack in the Caribbean
The Trump administration’s extraordinary lethal attack on this purported smuggling vessel raises significant potential legal issues.
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September 3, 2025 at 10:09 PM
As a lawyer, I'll tell you that there's nobody who knows this law better than Ryan and Brian. Sure looks like murder or war crime to me. But as a human, I'll tell you that the Rubio statement -- we could have stopped the boat but we blew it up to send a message -- is sickening and depraved.
For one year Pennsylvania started inching towards fully funded public schools. Now waiting on year two.
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August 28, 2025 at 6:05 PM
For one year Pennsylvania started inching towards fully funded public schools. Now waiting on year two.
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No Cuts and No Excuses: PA Budget Must Include Full Adequacy Funding for Public Schools
Read our joint statement with @pubintlawctr.bsky.social 👇
www.elc-pa.org/2025/08/28/n...
Read our joint statement with @pubintlawctr.bsky.social 👇
www.elc-pa.org/2025/08/28/n...
August 28, 2025 at 4:47 PM
No Cuts and No Excuses: PA Budget Must Include Full Adequacy Funding for Public Schools
Read our joint statement with @pubintlawctr.bsky.social 👇
www.elc-pa.org/2025/08/28/n...
Read our joint statement with @pubintlawctr.bsky.social 👇
www.elc-pa.org/2025/08/28/n...
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I watched Episode 6 of The Kingdom on Disney+ and it was well worth it to see how downtrodden the Chiefs were on the sidelines. Does not disappoint lol. Just fast forward to the midpoint of the ep and put on your robe
August 28, 2025 at 1:25 AM
I watched Episode 6 of The Kingdom on Disney+ and it was well worth it to see how downtrodden the Chiefs were on the sidelines. Does not disappoint lol. Just fast forward to the midpoint of the ep and put on your robe
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Is this something
August 27, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Is this something
Is this something
August 27, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Is this something