Christine Corcos
@lpcprof.bsky.social
Law and humanities/legal history/media and entertainment law/freedom of speech/privacy law/EU/AI. The Media Method '19; Law and Magic '10. Law and Magic II underway. Personal account.
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JUST IN: Judge Arun Subramanian orders Trump administration to release any of the roughly $10 billion in child care and social service funds it had frozen earlier this week in an attack on five Democratic states (California, New York, Illinois, Minnesota and Colorado)
Judge Blocks Trump Officials From Freezing Billions in Social Services Funds
www.nytimes.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:30 PM
JUST IN: Judge Arun Subramanian orders Trump administration to release any of the roughly $10 billion in child care and social service funds it had frozen earlier this week in an attack on five Democratic states (California, New York, Illinois, Minnesota and Colorado)
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Your periodic reminder that you have the right to find out why your health insurer denied your claim.
We built a tool to help you do it: projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
We built a tool to help you do it: projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
Find Out Why Health Insurance Denied Your Claim
You likely have the right to access records that explain why your insurer denied your claim or prior authorization request. Use ProPublica’s free tool to generate a letter requesting your claim file f...
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January 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Your periodic reminder that you have the right to find out why your health insurer denied your claim.
We built a tool to help you do it: projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
We built a tool to help you do it: projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
The best defended woman in the early 1950s.
Often attributed to photographer Toni Schneiders, but I couldn't confirm it.
Often attributed to photographer Toni Schneiders, but I couldn't confirm it.
January 9, 2026 at 11:38 PM
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REPORTER: The Capital Planning Commission is concerned the 89,000 square foot ballroom is going to dwarf the rest of the rest of the WH. Do you worry about that?
TRUMP: No no. People love the ballroom. We need it. If we would've had the ballroom today, we could've had all the oil companies there.
TRUMP: No no. People love the ballroom. We need it. If we would've had the ballroom today, we could've had all the oil companies there.
January 9, 2026 at 11:35 PM
REPORTER: The Capital Planning Commission is concerned the 89,000 square foot ballroom is going to dwarf the rest of the rest of the WH. Do you worry about that?
TRUMP: No no. People love the ballroom. We need it. If we would've had the ballroom today, we could've had all the oil companies there.
TRUMP: No no. People love the ballroom. We need it. If we would've had the ballroom today, we could've had all the oil companies there.
"The opera company is seeking to sever its ties with the Kennedy Center after a tumultuous year in which both groups have faced cancellations by artists, empty seats and the retrenchment of donors protesting Mr. Trump’s intervention."
Gift article
The Washington National Opera is leaving the Kennedy Center after President Trump’s intervention upset artists and donors. The opera has performed there since 1971. 👏🏻😢👏🏻😢👏🏻😢
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/a...
The Washington National Opera is leaving the Kennedy Center after President Trump’s intervention upset artists and donors. The opera has performed there since 1971. 👏🏻😢👏🏻😢👏🏻😢
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/a...
Washington National Opera Is Leaving the Kennedy Center
www.nytimes.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:33 PM
"The opera company is seeking to sever its ties with the Kennedy Center after a tumultuous year in which both groups have faced cancellations by artists, empty seats and the retrenchment of donors protesting Mr. Trump’s intervention."
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According to the White House, two international groups working on cultural heritage preservation and arts policy are “contrary to the interests of the United States” and “waste taxpayer dollars.”
Trump Withdraws From Major Culture Preservation Groups
Two entities focused on global heritage and arts policy are among dozens the White House deemed “contrary to the interests” of the United States.
hyperallergic.com
January 9, 2026 at 10:44 PM
According to the White House, two international groups working on cultural heritage preservation and arts policy are “contrary to the interests of the United States” and “waste taxpayer dollars.”
Cai on The Crime of a Show Girl: An Analysis of the Common Law Underpinnings Behind the Taylor Swift Song No Body No Crime /
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Cai on The Crime of a Show Girl: An Analysis of the Common Law Underpinnings Behind the Taylor Swift Song No Body No Crime
Xuantong Cai, Abbey Park High School, has published The Crime of a Show Girl: An analysis of the common law underpinnings behind the Taylor ...
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January 9, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Cai on The Crime of a Show Girl: An Analysis of the Common Law Underpinnings Behind the Taylor Swift Song No Body No Crime /
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Special Weather Statement issued January 9 at 12:08PM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Additional Details Here.
Additional Details Here.
January 9, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Special Weather Statement issued January 9 at 12:08PM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Additional Details Here.
Additional Details Here.
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EU, South America to form free trade zone.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/b...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/b...
E.U. and South America to Form Free-Trade Zone With 700 Million People
www.nytimes.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:53 PM
EU, South America to form free trade zone.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/b...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/b...
Fir sure!😄
So heartwarming to see a parent picking up their child from school.
January 9, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Fir sure!😄
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“If tenured faculty can be dismissed without a hearing at which the administration has to make the case before an elected body of peers, then that’s effectively the end of tenure in South Dakota."
— Mark Criley, AAUP Department of Academic Freedom, Tenure, and Governance
— Mark Criley, AAUP Department of Academic Freedom, Tenure, and Governance
South Dakota Adopts Post-Tenure Review
While the South Dakota Board of Regents says post-tenure review is a move toward increased accountability, critics say the policy will effectively kill tenure in the state.
www.insidehighered.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:09 PM
“If tenured faculty can be dismissed without a hearing at which the administration has to make the case before an elected body of peers, then that’s effectively the end of tenure in South Dakota."
— Mark Criley, AAUP Department of Academic Freedom, Tenure, and Governance
— Mark Criley, AAUP Department of Academic Freedom, Tenure, and Governance
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How Author Louise Penny built the most loyal fan club in Canadian literature
The Quebec author drew a crowd of almost 2,000 to Massey Hall in Toronto
www.cbc.ca/books/louise...
The Quebec author drew a crowd of almost 2,000 to Massey Hall in Toronto
www.cbc.ca/books/louise...
How Louise Penny built the most loyal fan club in Canadian literature | CBC Books
Canadian author Louise Penny has created a dedicated community of readers, posting in busy Facebook groups, attending live events and even traveling on literary pilgrimages to the Eastern Townships in...
www.cbc.ca
January 9, 2026 at 2:14 PM
How Author Louise Penny built the most loyal fan club in Canadian literature
The Quebec author drew a crowd of almost 2,000 to Massey Hall in Toronto
www.cbc.ca/books/louise...
The Quebec author drew a crowd of almost 2,000 to Massey Hall in Toronto
www.cbc.ca/books/louise...
Before ICE shooting, immigration agents repeatedly used deadly force lailluminator.com/2026/01/08/i...
Before ICE shooting, immigration agents repeatedly used deadly force • Louisiana Illuminator
Federal officers have fatally shot at least three other people in the last five months, according to news reports reviewed by The Marshall Project.
lailluminator.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Before ICE shooting, immigration agents repeatedly used deadly force lailluminator.com/2026/01/08/i...
Landry can appoint three more members to ethics board, controlling majority of panel lailluminator.com/2026/01/09/l...
Landry can appoint three more members to ethics board, controlling majority of panel • Louisiana Illuminator
Three of the 15 board members’ terms expired Jan. 1. The governor controls all seats now open to new appointees.
lailluminator.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Landry can appoint three more members to ethics board, controlling majority of panel lailluminator.com/2026/01/09/l...
Anti-hazing training recommended for all Louisiana college students lailluminator.com/2026/01/08/a...
Anti-hazing training recommended for all Louisiana college students • Louisiana Illuminator
A legislative task force on hazing on Louisiana’s college campuses is recommending increased required training for all students — not just those in Greek organizations — and greater penalties for univ...
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January 9, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Anti-hazing training recommended for all Louisiana college students lailluminator.com/2026/01/08/a...
Japan has a new stationmaster cat. At a ceremony yesterday, Yontama was announced as the successor to Santama
and will assume responsibility effective immediately.
and will assume responsibility effective immediately.
January 9, 2026 at 5:45 AM
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DEVELOPING: The shooter or shooters fled north on Redwood Road, Salt Lake City Police Chief Brian Redd said.
All eight people were shot outside the church and all are adults.
There was no suspect in custody as of 10 p.m.
All eight people were shot outside the church and all are adults.
There was no suspect in custody as of 10 p.m.
2 dead, 6 wounded in shooting outside LDS church in Salt Lake City
Eight people are shot with two dead and three in critical condition after a shooting at a funeral outside a meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Redwood Road.
www.sltrib.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:32 AM
DEVELOPING: The shooter or shooters fled north on Redwood Road, Salt Lake City Police Chief Brian Redd said.
All eight people were shot outside the church and all are adults.
There was no suspect in custody as of 10 p.m.
All eight people were shot outside the church and all are adults.
There was no suspect in custody as of 10 p.m.
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I invite all Americans to join Minnesota in a day of unity tomorrow.
January 9, 2026 at 12:15 AM
I invite all Americans to join Minnesota in a day of unity tomorrow.
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Birkbeck is hiring a Lecturer in Medieval Studies (c.1300-1500), full-time and open-ended.
They will be formally based in English but expected to be able to contribute about 0.5FTE to History, including teaching and supervision.
Closing date Feb 23rd: cis7.bbk.ac.uk/vacancy/lect...
They will be formally based in English but expected to be able to contribute about 0.5FTE to History, including teaching and supervision.
Closing date Feb 23rd: cis7.bbk.ac.uk/vacancy/lect...
January 8, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Birkbeck is hiring a Lecturer in Medieval Studies (c.1300-1500), full-time and open-ended.
They will be formally based in English but expected to be able to contribute about 0.5FTE to History, including teaching and supervision.
Closing date Feb 23rd: cis7.bbk.ac.uk/vacancy/lect...
They will be formally based in English but expected to be able to contribute about 0.5FTE to History, including teaching and supervision.
Closing date Feb 23rd: cis7.bbk.ac.uk/vacancy/lect...
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Wow, here's an outstanding short speech by Stanley McChrystal.
Such a clear statement of unifying values, which undoubtedly means Trump or Hegseth will tweet something nasty about it.
Worth watching and sharing.
Such a clear statement of unifying values, which undoubtedly means Trump or Hegseth will tweet something nasty about it.
Worth watching and sharing.
This afternoon, retired Army general Stanley McChrystal spoke at the retirement ceremony hosted by HRC for six trans service members who were forced out under Trump’s ban.
“I shouldn’t have to be thanked for being here. First off, we shouldn’t be here. This shouldn’t be happening.”
Full remarks:
“I shouldn’t have to be thanked for being here. First off, we shouldn’t be here. This shouldn’t be happening.”
Full remarks:
January 9, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Wow, here's an outstanding short speech by Stanley McChrystal.
Such a clear statement of unifying values, which undoubtedly means Trump or Hegseth will tweet something nasty about it.
Worth watching and sharing.
Such a clear statement of unifying values, which undoubtedly means Trump or Hegseth will tweet something nasty about it.
Worth watching and sharing.
Tonight’s tea choice.
January 9, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Tonight’s tea choice.
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NASA says a crew member on the International Space Station is unwell. The agency canceled a planned spacewalk for Thursday and is taking the rare step of ending the Crew-11 mission early. n.pr/49cptjF
A 'medical situation' is forcing NASA to end mission at the space station a month early
NASA says a crew member on the International Space Station is unwell. The agency canceled a planned spacewalk for Thursday and is taking the rare step of ending the Crew-11 mission early.
n.pr
January 8, 2026 at 11:53 PM
NASA says a crew member on the International Space Station is unwell. The agency canceled a planned spacewalk for Thursday and is taking the rare step of ending the Crew-11 mission early. n.pr/49cptjF
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portland city council confirms that two portland residents have been shot by federal agents. at this time, the city council has been told that both victims are alive.
January 8, 2026 at 11:47 PM
portland city council confirms that two portland residents have been shot by federal agents. at this time, the city council has been told that both victims are alive.
"The influence of the liberty of the press does not affect political opinions alone, but it extends to all the opinions of men, and it modifies customs as well as laws."
Alexis de Tocqueville, Democracy in America, V. 1, Book One, Chapter 11: Liberty of the press in the United States.
Alexis de Tocqueville, Democracy in America, V. 1, Book One, Chapter 11: Liberty of the press in the United States.
January 8, 2026 at 11:48 PM
"The influence of the liberty of the press does not affect political opinions alone, but it extends to all the opinions of men, and it modifies customs as well as laws."
Alexis de Tocqueville, Democracy in America, V. 1, Book One, Chapter 11: Liberty of the press in the United States.
Alexis de Tocqueville, Democracy in America, V. 1, Book One, Chapter 11: Liberty of the press in the United States.