Jennifer A.
@jamanuscriptspa.bsky.social
Editor, indexer, owner of https://www.manuscript-spa.com/. Librarian. Likes: the Constitution, kindness, justice, the rule of law, women's rights, the Fourth Amendment, due process, organized labor, and soccer (I mean football). Californian in Boston.
I am giving a talk at an Italian law school in a few weeks about recent developments in US law. This forced me to spend several hours researching and figuring out how I was going to talk about the T admin's immigration policy. I do not know how journalists deal with this nonsense day after day.
November 11, 2025 at 9:29 PM
I am giving a talk at an Italian law school in a few weeks about recent developments in US law. This forced me to spend several hours researching and figuring out how I was going to talk about the T admin's immigration policy. I do not know how journalists deal with this nonsense day after day.
T has never had to work just to survive, or wonder where his next meal was coming from, or worry about not having healthcare, and it shows in his cruelty and heartlessness. When we make it out of this, we have to be sure that a man like this can never become president again.
November 10, 2025 at 9:32 PM
T has never had to work just to survive, or wonder where his next meal was coming from, or worry about not having healthcare, and it shows in his cruelty and heartlessness. When we make it out of this, we have to be sure that a man like this can never become president again.
I just turned down an offer to teach a legal research class. Although I really want to do it, the time difference would mean at least one VERY late night per week. The me of last year would have taken it on for fear of not being asked again, and suffered.
Making progress every day...
#workaholism
Making progress every day...
#workaholism
November 7, 2025 at 3:43 PM
I just turned down an offer to teach a legal research class. Although I really want to do it, the time difference would mean at least one VERY late night per week. The me of last year would have taken it on for fear of not being asked again, and suffered.
Making progress every day...
#workaholism
Making progress every day...
#workaholism
They're essentially admitting their criminal behavior. He is calling for the implementation of their "maximalist strategy to seize the institutions." Holy hell. The American far right is gone and there is no getting them back. THIS IS NOT NORMAL. VOTE THEM OUT.
Steve Bannon: If we lose the midterms and we lose 2028, some in this room are going to prison, myself included.
November 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM
They're essentially admitting their criminal behavior. He is calling for the implementation of their "maximalist strategy to seize the institutions." Holy hell. The American far right is gone and there is no getting them back. THIS IS NOT NORMAL. VOTE THEM OUT.
@nytimes.com is just daring me to cancel my subscription at this point. What possible value does a conversation summed up by this headline contribute to our national discourse on this topic?
STOP BLAMING WOMEN FOR PROBLEMS THAT ARE CREATED AND PERPETUATED BY MEN. JUST STOP IT.
STOP BLAMING WOMEN FOR PROBLEMS THAT ARE CREATED AND PERPETUATED BY MEN. JUST STOP IT.
November 6, 2025 at 7:20 PM
@nytimes.com is just daring me to cancel my subscription at this point. What possible value does a conversation summed up by this headline contribute to our national discourse on this topic?
STOP BLAMING WOMEN FOR PROBLEMS THAT ARE CREATED AND PERPETUATED BY MEN. JUST STOP IT.
STOP BLAMING WOMEN FOR PROBLEMS THAT ARE CREATED AND PERPETUATED BY MEN. JUST STOP IT.
And once again I contend that Mike Johnson is the most useless politician in the entire history of the United States. CHANGE MY MIND.
Oh, and three cheers for the good people of Phoenix who elected Yassamin Ansari to be their representative. We need more just like her.
Oh, and three cheers for the good people of Phoenix who elected Yassamin Ansari to be their representative. We need more just like her.
Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
November 6, 2025 at 7:08 PM
And once again I contend that Mike Johnson is the most useless politician in the entire history of the United States. CHANGE MY MIND.
Oh, and three cheers for the good people of Phoenix who elected Yassamin Ansari to be their representative. We need more just like her.
Oh, and three cheers for the good people of Phoenix who elected Yassamin Ansari to be their representative. We need more just like her.
If anyone deserves to have a very unpleasant day, it's Russell Vought. Let's keep this thing going, friends.
If Russell Vought wants a progress report on how his federal worker “trauma strategy” is performing, Virginia, who has the 2nd largest federal workforce, flipped 13 seats blue yesterday.
November 5, 2025 at 1:43 PM
If anyone deserves to have a very unpleasant day, it's Russell Vought. Let's keep this thing going, friends.
My German and Polish students in the legal research class I'm teaching in Würzburg over Zoom right now were very engaged in our conversation about US elections yesterday. Talking about Mamdani's chances brought clear smiles and nods. The world is still watching us. Let's keep this thing going.
November 5, 2025 at 1:42 PM
My German and Polish students in the legal research class I'm teaching in Würzburg over Zoom right now were very engaged in our conversation about US elections yesterday. Talking about Mamdani's chances brought clear smiles and nods. The world is still watching us. Let's keep this thing going.
Mike Johnson is the most useless politician in the history of the United States, which is really saying something.
Really looking forward to the Speaker of the House claiming to be unaware of the election results.
November 5, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Mike Johnson is the most useless politician in the history of the United States, which is really saying something.
And to think that he could be our vice president right now...
We must keep doing the work to convince Americans that our country is full of decent people and that it is worth saving.
We must keep doing the work to convince Americans that our country is full of decent people and that it is worth saving.
A big thank you to our poll workers and election judges for your commitment to democracy. Minnesota’s elections are safe, free, and fair because of you.
November 5, 2025 at 1:22 PM
And to think that he could be our vice president right now...
We must keep doing the work to convince Americans that our country is full of decent people and that it is worth saving.
We must keep doing the work to convince Americans that our country is full of decent people and that it is worth saving.
Reposted by Jennifer A.
No matter how hard people try to convince us having empathy is wrong,
it is right.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that diversity is a weakness,
it is a strength.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that love is limited,
it is unlimited.
it is right.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that diversity is a weakness,
it is a strength.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that love is limited,
it is unlimited.
November 4, 2025 at 2:55 AM
No matter how hard people try to convince us having empathy is wrong,
it is right.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that diversity is a weakness,
it is a strength.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that love is limited,
it is unlimited.
it is right.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that diversity is a weakness,
it is a strength.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that love is limited,
it is unlimited.
I am teaching my class of German law students how to find online sources for legal research if they don't trust AI.
For the past 15 years, I have always told students to search the .gov domain. However, I have never had to include this kind of warning, until now.
How far we have fallen.
For the past 15 years, I have always told students to search the .gov domain. However, I have never had to include this kind of warning, until now.
How far we have fallen.
November 3, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I am teaching my class of German law students how to find online sources for legal research if they don't trust AI.
For the past 15 years, I have always told students to search the .gov domain. However, I have never had to include this kind of warning, until now.
How far we have fallen.
For the past 15 years, I have always told students to search the .gov domain. However, I have never had to include this kind of warning, until now.
How far we have fallen.
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If you want or need SNAP benefits, literally the only barrier should be...signing up.
"But what about fraud?" My sibling in red, white, and blue, THE PENTAGON HASN'T PASSED AN AUDIT IN YEARS AND MONEY IS FAKE. I don't care if too many people have food assistance.
"But what about fraud?" My sibling in red, white, and blue, THE PENTAGON HASN'T PASSED AN AUDIT IN YEARS AND MONEY IS FAKE. I don't care if too many people have food assistance.
November 1, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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That the United States lacks the ability to take this step because we aren't ruled by a monarch is, in my opinion, one of the only things that make it bad that we are not ruled by a monarch. Charles has declared Andrew banished for his p*dophile-related activities and he is...banished.
If only...
If only...
🚨NEW:
It shouldn’t have taken Virginia Giuffre speaking up again (this time through her memoir, released after her death) for this to happen.
Buckingham Palace stripped Prince Andrew of his titles today, years after Virginia risked everything to tell the truth.
It shouldn’t have taken Virginia Giuffre speaking up again (this time through her memoir, released after her death) for this to happen.
Buckingham Palace stripped Prince Andrew of his titles today, years after Virginia risked everything to tell the truth.
October 31, 2025 at 6:55 PM
That the United States lacks the ability to take this step because we aren't ruled by a monarch is, in my opinion, one of the only things that make it bad that we are not ruled by a monarch. Charles has declared Andrew banished for his p*dophile-related activities and he is...banished.
If only...
If only...
Maybe the House D's should just report to work as if it were a normal work day, make videos of themselves and their colleagues in the building and ready to work, and then put those videos on every possible media outlet that the MAGA folks watch - actually show the R's not being willing to work.
October 31, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Maybe the House D's should just report to work as if it were a normal work day, make videos of themselves and their colleagues in the building and ready to work, and then put those videos on every possible media outlet that the MAGA folks watch - actually show the R's not being willing to work.
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Undocumented people aren't eligible for food stamps, yet I guarantee that if you arrived at their door hungry, they would share their food with you.
October 31, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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All of the teenagers can absolutely show up at my house as trick-or-treaters tonight and I will give them candy, whether they are costumed or not. As a kid who was judged all the time by adults, that is one legacy I'm looking forward to not perpetuating.
This Halloween, if there is a young person you deem "too old" at your door asking for candy, remember:
They didn't go out drinking and partying, instead they chose to hold onto a fun youthful tradition.
Give them the candy.
Happy Halloween 🎃
They didn't go out drinking and partying, instead they chose to hold onto a fun youthful tradition.
Give them the candy.
Happy Halloween 🎃
October 31, 2025 at 2:59 PM
All of the teenagers can absolutely show up at my house as trick-or-treaters tonight and I will give them candy, whether they are costumed or not. As a kid who was judged all the time by adults, that is one legacy I'm looking forward to not perpetuating.
Good morning. If you are seeking #quiet and #beauty today, here is a lovely figure skating program to watch. Denise Biellmann is much more than her trademark spin. I saw a clip of it on Instagram earlier and it took my breath away, so I decided to share it here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKYQ...
Denise Biellmann, 'On Golden Pond', World Professional Championships Technical 1992-1993
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October 31, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Good morning. If you are seeking #quiet and #beauty today, here is a lovely figure skating program to watch. Denise Biellmann is much more than her trademark spin. I saw a clip of it on Instagram earlier and it took my breath away, so I decided to share it here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKYQ...
I am struggling to learn, as a perfectionist, people-pleaser, and workaholic, that I always underestimate how long an editing job will actually take me. Editing a 15-page law article takes me no less than 3 hours, and if you need it quickly I need to charge extra for rush service. #boundaries
October 30, 2025 at 1:37 AM
I am struggling to learn, as a perfectionist, people-pleaser, and workaholic, that I always underestimate how long an editing job will actually take me. Editing a 15-page law article takes me no less than 3 hours, and if you need it quickly I need to charge extra for rush service. #boundaries
The world is a dumpster fire but at least we have Minnie to make us smile.
This is Minnie. She let out her first ever puppy bark today in an effort to bravely fend off her own reflection. 12/10 (TT: minnieandme11)
October 28, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The world is a dumpster fire but at least we have Minnie to make us smile.
Music news...
Ooof, my husband just spent a s-ton of $$$$ to get us tickets to see #Rush in Boston next year. I have been to many Rush shows over the years and thought I'd seen my last one in 2016, given the fact that Neil is no longer with us.
I AM BEYOND GRATEFUL AND VERY STOKED.
Ooof, my husband just spent a s-ton of $$$$ to get us tickets to see #Rush in Boston next year. I have been to many Rush shows over the years and thought I'd seen my last one in 2016, given the fact that Neil is no longer with us.
I AM BEYOND GRATEFUL AND VERY STOKED.
October 27, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Music news...
Ooof, my husband just spent a s-ton of $$$$ to get us tickets to see #Rush in Boston next year. I have been to many Rush shows over the years and thought I'd seen my last one in 2016, given the fact that Neil is no longer with us.
I AM BEYOND GRATEFUL AND VERY STOKED.
Ooof, my husband just spent a s-ton of $$$$ to get us tickets to see #Rush in Boston next year. I have been to many Rush shows over the years and thought I'd seen my last one in 2016, given the fact that Neil is no longer with us.
I AM BEYOND GRATEFUL AND VERY STOKED.
Looking at you, Walmart.
QUIT BEING SO GREEDY AND PAY YOUR WORKERS A REAL AND HONEST LIVING WAGE.
QUIT BEING SO GREEDY AND PAY YOUR WORKERS A REAL AND HONEST LIVING WAGE.
Whenever people complain about the number of folks relying on food stamps, it is worth reminding them that SNAP is, by too large of a degree, a subsidy for corporations that refuse to pay a living wage and their political allies who reject public policy prescriptions to reduce income inequality.
October 27, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Looking at you, Walmart.
QUIT BEING SO GREEDY AND PAY YOUR WORKERS A REAL AND HONEST LIVING WAGE.
QUIT BEING SO GREEDY AND PAY YOUR WORKERS A REAL AND HONEST LIVING WAGE.
Tomorrow I begin teaching a new Zoom course in Würzburg: Legal Research and #AI. Not sure how other professors are approaching this. I am just saying that we have to learn how to use AI ethically and critically. I figure they're going to use it anyway, and I'm too tired to fight it.
October 26, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Tomorrow I begin teaching a new Zoom course in Würzburg: Legal Research and #AI. Not sure how other professors are approaching this. I am just saying that we have to learn how to use AI ethically and critically. I figure they're going to use it anyway, and I'm too tired to fight it.
I sent $500 to the Greater Boston Food Bank earlier today, and am very pleased that the proceeds from all the recent editing work I have been doing can be used to help people. Come on, folks, let's do what we can to help out our neighbors.
If you have it please donate cash to the food banks. $10 in their hands will feed more people than the $10 worth of canned goods you can buy for retail prices. Also check on your elders. Many of them will not admit they rely on these programs so grocery gift cards or a surprise bag of staples
US Department of Agriculture says no food aid benefits will be issued next month reut.rs/3WohHMk
October 26, 2025 at 4:24 PM
I sent $500 to the Greater Boston Food Bank earlier today, and am very pleased that the proceeds from all the recent editing work I have been doing can be used to help people. Come on, folks, let's do what we can to help out our neighbors.
Boston folks, the Greater Boston Food Bank makes it really easy to donate through their website. It took me 30 seconds. If you have the means, please help them out. www.gbfb.org
October 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Boston folks, the Greater Boston Food Bank makes it really easy to donate through their website. It took me 30 seconds. If you have the means, please help them out. www.gbfb.org