Jim Saksa
@jimsaksa.com
Reporter at Democracy Docket. Formerly: Roll Call, WHYY, Philly City Paper, Big Law attorney. DC is my residence but Philly is my home.
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Packers’ comeback falling short because they don’t have a 4th and 1 play … it’s perfect. Flawless. This is all worth it now.
November 11, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Packers’ comeback falling short because they don’t have a 4th and 1 play … it’s perfect. Flawless. This is all worth it now.
MOST ANTICLIMACTIC AWESOME STOP EVER
November 11, 2025 at 4:11 AM
MOST ANTICLIMACTIC AWESOME STOP EVER
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Remember 25 years ago when a photo was taken of a fed pointing a gun at a crying refugee child and the image was so shameful it dominated the news cycle for a year
November 11, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Remember 25 years ago when a photo was taken of a fed pointing a gun at a crying refugee child and the image was so shameful it dominated the news cycle for a year
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Throwing the ball past the first down marker on 3rd and long
November 11, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Throwing the ball past the first down marker on 3rd and long
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The fight tonight was over about $25 billion. Thats about 2.5% of the Defense budget. Would cover a year of the enhanced ACA credits. Republicans said that’s unaffordable.
November 11, 2025 at 3:50 AM
The fight tonight was over about $25 billion. Thats about 2.5% of the Defense budget. Would cover a year of the enhanced ACA credits. Republicans said that’s unaffordable.
Just stress ate a quarter of my toddler’s remaining Halloween candy. This team is making me into a diabetic bad father
November 11, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Just stress ate a quarter of my toddler’s remaining Halloween candy. This team is making me into a diabetic bad father
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Facing 3rd-and-long, you simply have to get the ball into Will Shipley's hands.
November 11, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Facing 3rd-and-long, you simply have to get the ball into Will Shipley's hands.
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My ACA current plan is going from $385/mo to $821/mo.
November 11, 2025 at 12:21 AM
My ACA current plan is going from $385/mo to $821/mo.
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The Eagles opened the game with a 16-play, 77-yard drive that ended in a Jalen Hurts fumble.
Since then:
3 plays, 3 yards, punt
3 plays, 8 yards, punt
5 plays, 7 yards, punt
11 plays for 18 yards.
That stretch of the game where the offense just can't do anything.
Since then:
3 plays, 3 yards, punt
3 plays, 8 yards, punt
5 plays, 7 yards, punt
11 plays for 18 yards.
That stretch of the game where the offense just can't do anything.
November 11, 2025 at 2:25 AM
The Eagles opened the game with a 16-play, 77-yard drive that ended in a Jalen Hurts fumble.
Since then:
3 plays, 3 yards, punt
3 plays, 8 yards, punt
5 plays, 7 yards, punt
11 plays for 18 yards.
That stretch of the game where the offense just can't do anything.
Since then:
3 plays, 3 yards, punt
3 plays, 8 yards, punt
5 plays, 7 yards, punt
11 plays for 18 yards.
That stretch of the game where the offense just can't do anything.
I hope she sues these idiots for all they have
Instead of uncovering the possible identity of the Jan. 6 pipe bomb-dropping suspect, the Blaze may have a legal mess on its hands.
Will Sommer takes a look in the latest edition of False Flag, only on The Bulwark.
Will Sommer takes a look in the latest edition of False Flag, only on The Bulwark.
The Blaze’s Pipe-Bomb Bombshell Appears to Bomb
The right-wing outlet claimed to solve the Jan. 6th pipe-bomb mystery. Things quickly looked less certain.
www.thebulwark.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:55 AM
I hope she sues these idiots for all they have
Did Mitchell get hurt running off the field?!?!
November 11, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Did Mitchell get hurt running off the field?!?!
LOVE HURTS!
EAGLES ON THE HUNT!
EAGLES ON THE HUNT!
November 11, 2025 at 1:22 AM
LOVE HURTS!
EAGLES ON THE HUNT!
EAGLES ON THE HUNT!
Good on the NFL for acknowledging mental health issues and promoting 988 in t wake of that tragedy.
November 11, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Good on the NFL for acknowledging mental health issues and promoting 988 in t wake of that tragedy.
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My post of Decision Desk's decision to call the Seattle mayor race for Harrell last week didn't hinge on who would ultimately win: The point was that a "call" isn't a race to get a prediction right.
But Wilson now being ahead should at least bring more attention to the importance of not rushing.
But Wilson now being ahead should at least bring more attention to the importance of not rushing.
Calls are about certainty and not risking people's confidence in the final result. Speeding through for competition is not good and irresponsible.
November 11, 2025 at 12:17 AM
My post of Decision Desk's decision to call the Seattle mayor race for Harrell last week didn't hinge on who would ultimately win: The point was that a "call" isn't a race to get a prediction right.
But Wilson now being ahead should at least bring more attention to the importance of not rushing.
But Wilson now being ahead should at least bring more attention to the importance of not rushing.
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Meanwhile, people unconstitutionally seized or brutalized by ICE agents can’t sue them because there’s no private right of action for them to do that.
Buried inside the deal to reopen government is a provision that would give Senators private right of action to sue for millions in damages over their phone records being analyzed by Jack Smith's team.
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
Shutdown Deal Would Let Senators Sue Over Jack Smith Searches
Senators whose phone records were sought by Special Counsel Jack Smith would gain authority to sue for millions in damages under a provision buried in the Senate-advanced deal to reopen the government...
news.bloomberglaw.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Meanwhile, people unconstitutionally seized or brutalized by ICE agents can’t sue them because there’s no private right of action for them to do that.
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the thing is, if you listen to it in the full context, it makes even less sense.
November 10, 2025 at 9:33 PM
the thing is, if you listen to it in the full context, it makes even less sense.
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Lawyers aren’t usually hecklers… which should tell you something about how troubling this is.
Heckler Asks ‘For Trump?’ As Paul Weiss Describes Pro Bono Work At Gala Dinner
https://abovethelaw.com/2025/11/heckler-asks-for-trump-as-paul-weiss-describes-pro-bono-work-at-gala-dinner/
Heckler Asks ‘For Trump?’ As Paul Weiss Describes Pro Bono Work At Gala Dinner
Brad Karp heard it from both protesters outside and a heckler inside at Friday's New York Bar Foundation gala.
abovethelaw.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Lawyers aren’t usually hecklers… which should tell you something about how troubling this is.
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There is a mysterious effort underway to prevent signature gathering against redistricting measures in Missouri. Here's the latest from @kacen.bsky.social
www.kansascity.com/news/politic...
www.kansascity.com/news/politic...
Inside mysterious push to block signature-gathering against Missouri redistricting
The source of the contract remains a mystery. But its existence has raised alarm as Missouri gears up for a potential statewide vote.
www.kansascity.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
There is a mysterious effort underway to prevent signature gathering against redistricting measures in Missouri. Here's the latest from @kacen.bsky.social
www.kansascity.com/news/politic...
www.kansascity.com/news/politic...
Why I Am Resigning
A federal judge explains his reasoning for leaving the bench.
www.theatlantic.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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BREAKING: We won!
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
November 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
BREAKING: We won!
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
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Hi writers! I’m looking to assign a couple of features for Slate before the end of the year. If you have anything in mind that you think would be a fit please send me a pitch! Jenée.Desmond- harris@slate.com or dm me.
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
November 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Hi writers! I’m looking to assign a couple of features for Slate before the end of the year. If you have anything in mind that you think would be a fit please send me a pitch! Jenée.Desmond- harris@slate.com or dm me.
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
Updated! It looks like the DOJ will likely file an amicus in this, switching sides from what they did last year in the 5th circuit.
🚨BREAKING: The Supreme Court agrees to hear a case that would decide whether mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day but received after should be counted. A ruling for Republicans could upend mail voting, potentially disenfranchising large numbers of voters.
SCOTUS to Hear GOP Lawsuit That Could Radically Restrict Mail Voting
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Updated! It looks like the DOJ will likely file an amicus in this, switching sides from what they did last year in the 5th circuit.