Keith Chatinover
@keithchatinover.bsky.social
posting thru it. now: 2L Georgetown Law • past: DNC voter protection, local elected official on Martha's Vineyard, many VT/MA campaigns • he/him • DC rn, via NJ (#LGM/#NYR), MA, and VT
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all of the Supreme Court’s jurisprudence about executive power - all of it - can be replaced with a simple flow chart. is the president a Republican? if so it’s ok. if not, it’s presumptively not ok.
June 27, 2025 at 2:18 PM
all of the Supreme Court’s jurisprudence about executive power - all of it - can be replaced with a simple flow chart. is the president a Republican? if so it’s ok. if not, it’s presumptively not ok.
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I want to reiterate that countless conservative judges issued universal injunctions against the Biden administration, and the Supreme Court never halted the practice. Now, barely five months into Trump's second term, the court puts an end to these injunctions. A brazen double standard.
June 27, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I want to reiterate that countless conservative judges issued universal injunctions against the Biden administration, and the Supreme Court never halted the practice. Now, barely five months into Trump's second term, the court puts an end to these injunctions. A brazen double standard.
after seeing more and more law syllabi banning laptops, i am declaring myself in the anti-anti-laptop camp.
some of us do better when we can type reading notes and class discussions, get over it! and profs are coming across as really condescending!
some of us do better when we can type reading notes and class discussions, get over it! and profs are coming across as really condescending!
January 27, 2025 at 3:12 AM
after seeing more and more law syllabi banning laptops, i am declaring myself in the anti-anti-laptop camp.
some of us do better when we can type reading notes and class discussions, get over it! and profs are coming across as really condescending!
some of us do better when we can type reading notes and class discussions, get over it! and profs are coming across as really condescending!
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We don’t talk enough about how normal people flaunting COVID restrictions without consequence accelerated the breakdown of social order that started with the rise of Trump. When there’s no consequences for being an asshole, the worst assholes get to show you who they are.
guy with a “fuck your feelings” shirt at the elementary school band concert. like what do you even do with that
December 18, 2024 at 12:34 AM
We don’t talk enough about how normal people flaunting COVID restrictions without consequence accelerated the breakdown of social order that started with the rise of Trump. When there’s no consequences for being an asshole, the worst assholes get to show you who they are.
had a horrible dream about needing to learn Boumediene for my fed courts final only to wake up and remember that the final was two days ago. my brain needs a rest.
December 15, 2024 at 1:44 PM
had a horrible dream about needing to learn Boumediene for my fed courts final only to wake up and remember that the final was two days ago. my brain needs a rest.
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Liberal outlets need to start doing “drumbeat” coverage of the real villains in America like the way right wing media pushes stories about immigrants and lgbtq. We need stories about evil insurance companies and church/cop pedos to highlight the rot of conservatism.
December 13, 2024 at 12:49 PM
Liberal outlets need to start doing “drumbeat” coverage of the real villains in America like the way right wing media pushes stories about immigrants and lgbtq. We need stories about evil insurance companies and church/cop pedos to highlight the rot of conservatism.
flying out of Dulles is fine. ride on the Silver Line with your fellow DMV residents and read a book for an hour.
December 6, 2024 at 1:53 AM
flying out of Dulles is fine. ride on the Silver Line with your fellow DMV residents and read a book for an hour.
seeing actors in good faith thinking that “de-transitioning” is a legitimate concern because bad-faith actors told them it was will never stop being maddening
in hindsight the NYT anti-trans crusade is one of the most despicable things that any big time journalism outfit in this country has ever done. a perfect and clearly intentional layup for the fascists on the Supreme Court
December 4, 2024 at 8:34 PM
seeing actors in good faith thinking that “de-transitioning” is a legitimate concern because bad-faith actors told them it was will never stop being maddening
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in hindsight the NYT anti-trans crusade is one of the most despicable things that any big time journalism outfit in this country has ever done. a perfect and clearly intentional layup for the fascists on the Supreme Court
December 4, 2024 at 5:48 PM
in hindsight the NYT anti-trans crusade is one of the most despicable things that any big time journalism outfit in this country has ever done. a perfect and clearly intentional layup for the fascists on the Supreme Court
i hate sam alito
December 4, 2024 at 3:18 PM
i hate sam alito
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The final House results have now landed as 220-215 for the GOP. That means the House majority came down to the 3 NC seats the GOP flipped thanks to its brand new gerrymander.
And that gerrymander hinged on NC's supreme court flipping in 2022.
I wrote this last month: boltsmag.org/state-suprem...
And that gerrymander hinged on NC's supreme court flipping in 2022.
I wrote this last month: boltsmag.org/state-suprem...
December 4, 2024 at 1:17 AM
The final House results have now landed as 220-215 for the GOP. That means the House majority came down to the 3 NC seats the GOP flipped thanks to its brand new gerrymander.
And that gerrymander hinged on NC's supreme court flipping in 2022.
I wrote this last month: boltsmag.org/state-suprem...
And that gerrymander hinged on NC's supreme court flipping in 2022.
I wrote this last month: boltsmag.org/state-suprem...
this is that horrible, horrible time of the law school academic year at which the bill for writing [LEARN THIS FOR THE OUTLINE] in your notes comes due
November 22, 2024 at 11:26 PM
this is that horrible, horrible time of the law school academic year at which the bill for writing [LEARN THIS FOR THE OUTLINE] in your notes comes due
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the lesson of the election isn’t “we should give up on trans rights,” it’s that the GOP took an issue that negatively impacted almost no one and made it a headliner. why would it help to surrender on an issue if they can create a grievance from thin air?
November 20, 2024 at 1:26 AM
the lesson of the election isn’t “we should give up on trans rights,” it’s that the GOP took an issue that negatively impacted almost no one and made it a headliner. why would it help to surrender on an issue if they can create a grievance from thin air?
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All three branches of government are now controlled by a rapist who campaigned on purging the country of nonwhite immigrants and driving trans people out of public life, supported by a Nazi billionaire, I think maybe you can ease off the Has Woke Gone Too Far beat for a while
Is making a guy with a white nationalist tattoo who says diversity corrodes military fitness the Secretary of Defense one big power grab
November 16, 2024 at 4:53 PM
All three branches of government are now controlled by a rapist who campaigned on purging the country of nonwhite immigrants and driving trans people out of public life, supported by a Nazi billionaire, I think maybe you can ease off the Has Woke Gone Too Far beat for a while
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A lot of people responsible for poor decisions are on a press tour right now because if they didn’t, people would rightfully be questioning THEIR leadership and they know it.
It’s weak even by normal left-punching standards. Zero evidence more Liz Cheney would have won this. The opposite, actually.
It’s weak even by normal left-punching standards. Zero evidence more Liz Cheney would have won this. The opposite, actually.
First quote in this new @politico.com story is from RI's Dem committeeman Joe Paolino: "The progressive wing of the party has to recognize — we all have to recognize — the country’s not progressive, and not to the far left or the far right. They’re in the middle” www.politico.com/news/2024/11...
Centrist Dems seize opening at the DNC: ‘I don’t want to be the freak show party’
Recriminations over Kamala Harris’ defeat are shaping the early stages of the race for DNC chair.
www.politico.com
November 16, 2024 at 1:59 AM
A lot of people responsible for poor decisions are on a press tour right now because if they didn’t, people would rightfully be questioning THEIR leadership and they know it.
It’s weak even by normal left-punching standards. Zero evidence more Liz Cheney would have won this. The opposite, actually.
It’s weak even by normal left-punching standards. Zero evidence more Liz Cheney would have won this. The opposite, actually.
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It's absurd that Republicans fill their cabinets with crooks and idiots, and Democrats, in the run-up to the election, get asked about whether they will bipartisan and nominate/appoint a Republican.
November 14, 2024 at 9:25 PM
It's absurd that Republicans fill their cabinets with crooks and idiots, and Democrats, in the run-up to the election, get asked about whether they will bipartisan and nominate/appoint a Republican.
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If you want to watch this travesty, it's here, Steve Vladeck starts at 41:30 and Judge Edith Jones (5th Circuit, Reagan) at 50:25. Judge Jones is, shall we say, unpersuasive, and provides more evidence of the need for a massive overhaul of the federal courts.
www.youtube.com/live/-DBl0vU...
www.youtube.com/live/-DBl0vU...
The panel ended up being a demonization of Vladeck for being the most moderate critic of courts around. It just ends up showing that these thin-skinned juristocrats consider themselves above even the most mild critique.
Edith Jones trying to come for @stevevladeck.bsky.social was kind of sad to watch.
November 14, 2024 at 11:57 PM
If you want to watch this travesty, it's here, Steve Vladeck starts at 41:30 and Judge Edith Jones (5th Circuit, Reagan) at 50:25. Judge Jones is, shall we say, unpersuasive, and provides more evidence of the need for a massive overhaul of the federal courts.
www.youtube.com/live/-DBl0vU...
www.youtube.com/live/-DBl0vU...
why is it that i am, god willing, only one-third to one-fourth of the way through my life and yet already my hair follicles have decided that ~coloring~ the hair before they spit it out is optional
i'm sure this is unrelated to *frantically waves hands around*
i'm sure this is unrelated to *frantically waves hands around*
November 15, 2024 at 3:09 AM
why is it that i am, god willing, only one-third to one-fourth of the way through my life and yet already my hair follicles have decided that ~coloring~ the hair before they spit it out is optional
i'm sure this is unrelated to *frantically waves hands around*
i'm sure this is unrelated to *frantically waves hands around*
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my opinion on "dems use too many polite euphemisms":
the right has spent the last 40 years constructing the Lib-Owning Machine. it is fully self-powered and requires no actual input from the libs. it cannot be derailed by changing inputs because it can adapt to any fuel and, indeed, invent its own
the right has spent the last 40 years constructing the Lib-Owning Machine. it is fully self-powered and requires no actual input from the libs. it cannot be derailed by changing inputs because it can adapt to any fuel and, indeed, invent its own
themselves.it
November 13, 2024 at 5:35 PM
my opinion on "dems use too many polite euphemisms":
the right has spent the last 40 years constructing the Lib-Owning Machine. it is fully self-powered and requires no actual input from the libs. it cannot be derailed by changing inputs because it can adapt to any fuel and, indeed, invent its own
the right has spent the last 40 years constructing the Lib-Owning Machine. it is fully self-powered and requires no actual input from the libs. it cannot be derailed by changing inputs because it can adapt to any fuel and, indeed, invent its own
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Time to once again drop this quote from Rahm Emanuel in 2009, as White House Chief of Staff, when Dems also had 59 Senators, after Republicans had already broken the filibuster for judges with threats of the nuclear option:
"I don't give a fuck about judges."
Real keen strategist that guy is.
"I don't give a fuck about judges."
Real keen strategist that guy is.
How is this not a sick joke?
thehill.com/homenews/cam...
thehill.com/homenews/cam...
Axelrod pushes for Rahm Emanuel as DNC chair
Democratic strategist David Axelrod pushed for U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel to become the new chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC). “If they said, ‘Well, what should we do? Who…
thehill.com
November 13, 2024 at 8:03 PM
Time to once again drop this quote from Rahm Emanuel in 2009, as White House Chief of Staff, when Dems also had 59 Senators, after Republicans had already broken the filibuster for judges with threats of the nuclear option:
"I don't give a fuck about judges."
Real keen strategist that guy is.
"I don't give a fuck about judges."
Real keen strategist that guy is.
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another absolute banger from the Merrick Garland justice department
November 13, 2024 at 8:53 PM
another absolute banger from the Merrick Garland justice department
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I am so sick of this discourse. The question isn't whether random left-wing people do irritating things. The question is why Democrats are held responsible for the actions of the fringe left while Republicans are not held responsible for the actions of the fringe right.
There’s a “Dems use alienating campus language” discourse going on; I think it’s basically right. College-educated America — media, boardroom, Dems — does adopt language that other people don’t use and sounds odd to them.
Years ago, the AP replaced “illegal” with “undocumented immigrants.” (1/2)
Years ago, the AP replaced “illegal” with “undocumented immigrants.” (1/2)
November 13, 2024 at 4:53 PM
I am so sick of this discourse. The question isn't whether random left-wing people do irritating things. The question is why Democrats are held responsible for the actions of the fringe left while Republicans are not held responsible for the actions of the fringe right.
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Bring back union halls
November 11, 2024 at 4:45 PM
Bring back union halls
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.@hayesbrown.bsky.social:
- GLAAD study suggests anti-trans ads are not effective
- Moving to the right on trans rights didn't work for Dems in OH & TX
- aggressive anti-trans messaging wasn't potent for the GOP in 2022
- trans rights rank low on issue priority polling
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
- GLAAD study suggests anti-trans ads are not effective
- Moving to the right on trans rights didn't work for Dems in OH & TX
- aggressive anti-trans messaging wasn't potent for the GOP in 2022
- trans rights rank low on issue priority polling
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
Opinion | Democrats would get nothing for throwing trans Americans under the bus
In the hunt for a scapegoat, some are arguing that there's been too much focus from Democrats on transgender rights. There's no evidence backing that up.
www.msnbc.com
November 11, 2024 at 9:09 PM
.@hayesbrown.bsky.social:
- GLAAD study suggests anti-trans ads are not effective
- Moving to the right on trans rights didn't work for Dems in OH & TX
- aggressive anti-trans messaging wasn't potent for the GOP in 2022
- trans rights rank low on issue priority polling
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
- GLAAD study suggests anti-trans ads are not effective
- Moving to the right on trans rights didn't work for Dems in OH & TX
- aggressive anti-trans messaging wasn't potent for the GOP in 2022
- trans rights rank low on issue priority polling
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
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Nothing makes me feel more pessimistic about the state of the country than the refusal of political pundits to understand the difference between Democrats' actual positions and bad-faith Republican lies about their positions.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
November 11, 2024 at 3:18 PM
Nothing makes me feel more pessimistic about the state of the country than the refusal of political pundits to understand the difference between Democrats' actual positions and bad-faith Republican lies about their positions.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...