Jill Hasday
@jillhasday.bsky.social
Law Professor, University of Minnesota. Constitutional Law • Family Law • Sex Equality. Three books—We the Men: How Forgetting Women’s Struggles for Equality Perpetuates Inequality, Intimate Lies and the Law, and Family Law Reimagined.
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Jill Hasday
@jillhasday.bsky.social
· Mar 13
I am delighted to report that today is publication day for my new book! In a nation whose Constitution purports to speak for “We the People,” too many of the stories that powerful Americans tell about law and society include only #WeTheMen. Check out my website for more information: jillhasday.com
On this day in 1879, Congress authorized women’s admission to practice law before the United States Supreme Court. Belva Lockwood successfully lobbied for this statute and was the first woman admitted under the new legislation. #WeTheMen
February 15, 2026 at 8:01 PM
On this day in 1879, Congress authorized women’s admission to practice law before the United States Supreme Court. Belva Lockwood successfully lobbied for this statute and was the first woman admitted under the new legislation. #WeTheMen
On this day in 1921, Congress reluctantly accepted a sculpture memorializing women’s 19th A victory. Congress relegated the memorial to the Capitol’s crypt & painted over the feminist inscription. The statue stayed entombed in the crypt for 76 years. The inscription is still not restored. #WeTheMen
February 15, 2026 at 7:17 PM
On this day in 1921, Congress reluctantly accepted a sculpture memorializing women’s 19th A victory. Congress relegated the memorial to the Capitol’s crypt & painted over the feminist inscription. The statue stayed entombed in the crypt for 76 years. The inscription is still not restored. #WeTheMen
On this day in 1820, Susan B. Anthony was born. She became a tireless organizer for woman's rights. Anthony recognized the symbolic importance of the US centennial and disrupted the official, male-only ceremony with a “Centennial Screech for freedom,” a “Woman’s Centennial growl.” #WeTheMen
February 15, 2026 at 2:50 PM
On this day in 1820, Susan B. Anthony was born. She became a tireless organizer for woman's rights. Anthony recognized the symbolic importance of the US centennial and disrupted the official, male-only ceremony with a “Centennial Screech for freedom,” a “Woman’s Centennial growl.” #WeTheMen
This Valentine’s Day, take a moment to remember men with secret second families. Valentine’s Day is the biggest logistical challenge of the year for them. #IntimateLies
Roses are red
Violets are blue
Is your romantic motto trust but verify?
I have a book for you.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
#IntimateLies #ValentinesDay
Violets are blue
Is your romantic motto trust but verify?
I have a book for you.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
#IntimateLies #ValentinesDay
February 14, 2026 at 4:41 PM
This Valentine’s Day, take a moment to remember men with secret second families. Valentine’s Day is the biggest logistical challenge of the year for them. #IntimateLies
Roses are red
Violets are blue
Is your romantic motto trust but verify?
I have a book for you.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
#IntimateLies #ValentinesDay
Violets are blue
Is your romantic motto trust but verify?
I have a book for you.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
#IntimateLies #ValentinesDay
February 14, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Roses are red
Violets are blue
Is your romantic motto trust but verify?
I have a book for you.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
#IntimateLies #ValentinesDay
Violets are blue
Is your romantic motto trust but verify?
I have a book for you.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
#IntimateLies #ValentinesDay
On this day in 2020, the House voted to remove the 7-year ratification deadline Congress inserted into the 1972 joint resolution sending the Equal Rights Amend. to the states. The required 38 states have ratified the ERA, but the last 3 came after this deadline—whose legality is disputed. #WeTheMen
February 13, 2026 at 3:24 PM
On this day in 2020, the House voted to remove the 7-year ratification deadline Congress inserted into the 1972 joint resolution sending the Equal Rights Amend. to the states. The required 38 states have ratified the ERA, but the last 3 came after this deadline—whose legality is disputed. #WeTheMen
On this day in 1870, women in the Utah territory won legislation ending sex-based disenfranchisement. Utah women voted until 1887, when Congress chose the year of the Constitution’s centennial to reinstate male-only voting in the Utah territory. #WeTheMen
February 12, 2026 at 3:50 PM
On this day in 1870, women in the Utah territory won legislation ending sex-based disenfranchisement. Utah women voted until 1887, when Congress chose the year of the Constitution’s centennial to reinstate male-only voting in the Utah territory. #WeTheMen
On this day in 1831, Myra Bradwell was born. As publisher of the Chicago Legal News, she insisted “that woman has a right to think and act as an individual.” The men on the Supreme Ct disagreed & held in Bradwell v. Illinois (1873) that states could exclude women from the legal profession. #WeTheMen
February 12, 2026 at 1:57 PM
On this day in 1831, Myra Bradwell was born. As publisher of the Chicago Legal News, she insisted “that woman has a right to think and act as an individual.” The men on the Supreme Ct disagreed & held in Bradwell v. Illinois (1873) that states could exclude women from the legal profession. #WeTheMen
On this day in 1920, Idaho ratified the 19th Amendment, which prohibited sex-based disenfranchisement. Women in Idaho had voted since 1896, and two women were serving in the Idaho Legislature in 1920. Rep. Emma F. Angell Drake introduced the resolution in the Idaho House to ratify the 19A. #WeTheMen
February 11, 2026 at 2:09 PM
On this day in 1920, Idaho ratified the 19th Amendment, which prohibited sex-based disenfranchisement. Women in Idaho had voted since 1896, and two women were serving in the Idaho Legislature in 1920. Rep. Emma F. Angell Drake introduced the resolution in the Idaho House to ratify the 19A. #WeTheMen
It’s not every day that the Olympics & intimate deception intersect. After Norway’s Sturla Holm Laegreid won bronze in the men’s biathlon competition, he revealed on TV that he had cheated on his girlfriend & deceived her to conceal the infidelity for 3 months. #IntimateLies
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Norwegian biathlon bronze medalist confesses to cheating on girlfriend in post-race interview
A post-race interview with the bronze medal winner in the men's Olympic biathlon competition on Tuesday took an unexpected turn when he revealed in a live broadcast that he had been unfaithful to his ...
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February 10, 2026 at 7:27 PM
It’s not every day that the Olympics & intimate deception intersect. After Norway’s Sturla Holm Laegreid won bronze in the men’s biathlon competition, he revealed on TV that he had cheated on his girlfriend & deceived her to conceal the infidelity for 3 months. #IntimateLies
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On this day in 1964, the House passed the bill that became the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Women had fought to include a prohibition on sex discrimination in employment. That “sex amendment” to the original proposed legislation proved to be an extraordinarily important advance for sex equality. #WeTheMen
February 10, 2026 at 2:11 PM
On this day in 1964, the House passed the bill that became the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Women had fought to include a prohibition on sex discrimination in employment. That “sex amendment” to the original proposed legislation proved to be an extraordinarily important advance for sex equality. #WeTheMen
On this day in 1973, the first convention of the National Women’s Political Caucus met in Houston. In her keynote address, Shirley Chisholm reflected on her 1972 presidential campaign: “the time for tokenism and symbolic gestures is past. Women need to plunge into the world of politics.” #WeTheMen
February 9, 2026 at 3:05 PM
On this day in 1973, the first convention of the National Women’s Political Caucus met in Houston. In her keynote address, Shirley Chisholm reflected on her 1972 presidential campaign: “the time for tokenism and symbolic gestures is past. Women need to plunge into the world of politics.” #WeTheMen
Reposted by Jill Hasday
Ready for some feminist community in these anti-feminist times? On March 7 at Big Hill Books in Minneapolis, join me and Marlene Johnson, Minnesota’s first female Lieutenant Governor, in conversation about our new books. #WeTheMen @bighillbooks
www.bighillbooks.com/events/neoz1...
www.bighillbooks.com/events/neoz1...
Rise to the Challenge & We the Men — Big Hill Books
Women. Politics. The law. We’ve got it all covered when Minnesota’s first female Lieutenant Governor Marlene Johnson and University of Minnesota Law Professor Jill Hasday discuss their books and share...
www.bighillbooks.com
February 8, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Ready for some feminist community in these anti-feminist times? On March 7 at Big Hill Books in Minneapolis, join me and Marlene Johnson, Minnesota’s first female Lieutenant Governor, in conversation about our new books. #WeTheMen @bighillbooks
www.bighillbooks.com/events/neoz1...
www.bighillbooks.com/events/neoz1...
Ready for some feminist community in these anti-feminist times? On March 7 at Big Hill Books in Minneapolis, join me and Marlene Johnson, Minnesota’s first female Lieutenant Governor, in conversation about our new books. #WeTheMen @bighillbooks
www.bighillbooks.com/events/neoz1...
www.bighillbooks.com/events/neoz1...
Rise to the Challenge & We the Men — Big Hill Books
Women. Politics. The law. We’ve got it all covered when Minnesota’s first female Lieutenant Governor Marlene Johnson and University of Minnesota Law Professor Jill Hasday discuss their books and share...
www.bighillbooks.com
February 8, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Ready for some feminist community in these anti-feminist times? On March 7 at Big Hill Books in Minneapolis, join me and Marlene Johnson, Minnesota’s first female Lieutenant Governor, in conversation about our new books. #WeTheMen @bighillbooks
www.bighillbooks.com/events/neoz1...
www.bighillbooks.com/events/neoz1...
On this day in 1964, the House amended Title VII of the Civil Rights Act to prohibit sex discrimination in employment. Although courts & commentators have often attributed this reform to men’s machinations, women played crucial roles in getting the sex amendment into T7 & keeping it there. #WeTheMen
February 8, 2026 at 1:53 PM
On this day in 1964, the House amended Title VII of the Civil Rights Act to prohibit sex discrimination in employment. Although courts & commentators have often attributed this reform to men’s machinations, women played crucial roles in getting the sex amendment into T7 & keeping it there. #WeTheMen
On this day in 1915, the @nytimes.com urged male New Yorkers to reject a proposed state constitutional amendment that would have enfranchised women. The Times called the prospect of female voting an “objectionable and unreasonable derangement of the political and social structure.” #WeTheMen
February 7, 2026 at 3:37 PM
On this day in 1915, the @nytimes.com urged male New Yorkers to reject a proposed state constitutional amendment that would have enfranchised women. The Times called the prospect of female voting an “objectionable and unreasonable derangement of the political and social structure.” #WeTheMen
On this day in 1973, the Gov’t Printing Office agreed that “Ms.” was an acceptable optional identifying label in gov’t publications. Feminists had fought for recognition of the Ms. honorific, which enabled women to present themselves in public without foregrounding their marital status. #WeTheMen
February 6, 2026 at 1:54 PM
On this day in 1973, the Gov’t Printing Office agreed that “Ms.” was an acceptable optional identifying label in gov’t publications. Feminists had fought for recognition of the Ms. honorific, which enabled women to present themselves in public without foregrounding their marital status. #WeTheMen
Can the President take over the administration of congressional elections? No.
Professor @jillhasday.bsky.social, Distinguished McKnight University Professor and Centennial Professor in Law, was interviewed on Northern News Now to discuss constitutional law on the state administration of congressional elections.
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February 5, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Can the President take over the administration of congressional elections? No.
On this day in 1921, the National Woman’s Party had a suffrage monument deposited in front of the Capitol’s law library. The Party’s plan was to place the monument in the Capitol Rotunda. The hitch was that Congress had not agreed to accept the statue, much less place it in the Rotunda. #WeTheMen
February 5, 2026 at 2:09 PM
On this day in 1921, the National Woman’s Party had a suffrage monument deposited in front of the Capitol’s law library. The Party’s plan was to place the monument in the Capitol Rotunda. The hitch was that Congress had not agreed to accept the statue, much less place it in the Rotunda. #WeTheMen
On this day in 1921, Betty Friedan was born. She co-founded the National Organization for Women and proposed that feminists mark the 50th anniversary of the 19th Amendment with a Women’s Strike for Equality. Women organized marches on Aug. 26, 1970, in approx. 40 cities across the nation. #WeTheMen
February 4, 2026 at 4:21 PM
On this day in 1921, Betty Friedan was born. She co-founded the National Organization for Women and proposed that feminists mark the 50th anniversary of the 19th Amendment with a Women’s Strike for Equality. Women organized marches on Aug. 26, 1970, in approx. 40 cities across the nation. #WeTheMen
Reposted by Jill Hasday
[Currently] “it’s very difficult to sue federal officers who are violating federal constitutional law,” said @jillhasday.bsky.social in a @kare11.bsky.social interview on proposed MN legislation authorizing suits against federal agents for violations of federal constitutional rights. z.umn.edu/b1sg
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February 4, 2026 at 2:45 PM
[Currently] “it’s very difficult to sue federal officers who are violating federal constitutional law,” said @jillhasday.bsky.social in a @kare11.bsky.social interview on proposed MN legislation authorizing suits against federal agents for violations of federal constitutional rights. z.umn.edu/b1sg
Can the President “nationalize” the administration of congressional elections? Short answer: no. I spoke with Northern News Now. @NorthernNewsNow
www.northernnewsnow.com/video/2026/0...
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Election Authority: States vs Federal Power - Interview with Jill Hasday, Centennial Professor in law, U of M
Election Authority: States vs Federal Power - Interview with Jill Hasday, Centennial Professor in law, U of M
www.northernnewsnow.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Can the President “nationalize” the administration of congressional elections? Short answer: no. I spoke with Northern News Now. @NorthernNewsNow
www.northernnewsnow.com/video/2026/0...
www.northernnewsnow.com/video/2026/0...
OTD in 1913, Rosa Parks was born. She became a civil rights champion. In 1955, she refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, AL. She later said: “I was … no more tired than I usually was at the end of a working day.... No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.” #WeTheMen
February 4, 2026 at 1:55 PM
OTD in 1913, Rosa Parks was born. She became a civil rights champion. In 1955, she refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, AL. She later said: “I was … no more tired than I usually was at the end of a working day.... No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.” #WeTheMen
The @nytimes.com doesn't mention this, but for the full Thoreau "Walden" experience, your mother should regularly visit with cooked food and clean laundry. #WeTheMen
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www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/r...
They Went to the Woods Because They Wished to Live Deliberately
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February 4, 2026 at 12:41 AM
The @nytimes.com doesn't mention this, but for the full Thoreau "Walden" experience, your mother should regularly visit with cooked food and clean laundry. #WeTheMen
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/r...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/r...
Want to know more about proposed Minnesota legislation that would make it easier to sue federal agents for federal constitutional violations? I spoke with @kare11.bsky.social.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-L5...
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New push to make it easier for people to sue the federal government
YouTube video by KARE 11
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February 3, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Want to know more about proposed Minnesota legislation that would make it easier to sue federal agents for federal constitutional violations? I spoke with @kare11.bsky.social.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-L5...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-L5...