Ms. Turnstiles
@msturnstiles.bsky.social
Reader, observer, Halstonette (in my head)
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My paper, Patronage Pardons, is forthcoming in the Duke Law Journal.
This has appeared in popular press, but here is the full dress version. What distinguishes Trumpist clemency corruption is its communicative function - it powers a loyalty for protection racket.
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
This has appeared in popular press, but here is the full dress version. What distinguishes Trumpist clemency corruption is its communicative function - it powers a loyalty for protection racket.
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
February 10, 2026 at 2:52 PM
My paper, Patronage Pardons, is forthcoming in the Duke Law Journal.
This has appeared in popular press, but here is the full dress version. What distinguishes Trumpist clemency corruption is its communicative function - it powers a loyalty for protection racket.
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
This has appeared in popular press, but here is the full dress version. What distinguishes Trumpist clemency corruption is its communicative function - it powers a loyalty for protection racket.
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
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The weak job market raises new questions about Joe Biden’s economic policies.
February 5, 2026 at 11:41 PM
The weak job market raises new questions about Joe Biden’s economic policies.
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Sources close to Jared and Ivanka say that, privately, the couple has reservations about pedophilia.
February 5, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Sources close to Jared and Ivanka say that, privately, the couple has reservations about pedophilia.
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I converted to Catholicism a couple weeks ago. Here’s how Communion should work.
February 5, 2026 at 11:47 PM
I converted to Catholicism a couple weeks ago. Here’s how Communion should work.
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We were discussing child rape jd!you soulless ghoul
February 5, 2026 at 3:44 AM
We were discussing child rape jd!you soulless ghoul
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“Imagine if we had to follow the law”
February 3, 2026 at 5:16 PM
“Imagine if we had to follow the law”
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Why did mega law firm Paul Weiss capitulate so quickly right after Convicted Felon Donald Trump took office?…
Among the millions of Epstein documents released Friday by the DOJ, several involve Brad Karp, the chairman of the mega law firm Paul Weiss, which was the very first firm to bend the knee to Felon Trump. I analyze the documents & the relationship between Epstein and Karp.
youtu.be/K3jJASJ1pLA?...
youtu.be/K3jJASJ1pLA?...
Trump’s MOTIVES REVEALED as EPSTEIN Files Drop SHOCKING NAMES
YouTube video by Katie Phang
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February 3, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Why did mega law firm Paul Weiss capitulate so quickly right after Convicted Felon Donald Trump took office?…
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Counterpoint:
WHAT?
WHAT?
February 3, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Counterpoint:
WHAT?
WHAT?
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February 3, 2026 at 1:42 AM
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Are you reading @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social‘s excellent newsletter, “Meditations in an Emergency“? www.meditationsinanemergency.com/when-love-th...?
February 3, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Are you reading @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social‘s excellent newsletter, “Meditations in an Emergency“? www.meditationsinanemergency.com/when-love-th...?
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meanwhile, this fuckin' guy
the guy who lost twice in one year to be the democratic mayor of new york city is launching a radio show on trump’s BFF’s radio network because of course he is
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo launches new radio show
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is back on the scene. Cuomo, who ran for New York City mayor and lost, is launching a talk show on 77 WABC Radio. The first episode of “The Pu…
pix11.com
February 2, 2026 at 1:13 AM
meanwhile, this fuckin' guy
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At first I felt strange about sharing an event I have coming up...but it's in support of stopping violence against women, so it's quite appropriate.
I'm doing a live reading and Q&A for the Pixel Project on March 15, 2026 at 6pm Pacific time. Join me!
I'm doing a live reading and Q&A for the Pixel Project on March 15, 2026 at 6pm Pacific time. Join me!
February 2, 2026 at 1:12 AM
At first I felt strange about sharing an event I have coming up...but it's in support of stopping violence against women, so it's quite appropriate.
I'm doing a live reading and Q&A for the Pixel Project on March 15, 2026 at 6pm Pacific time. Join me!
I'm doing a live reading and Q&A for the Pixel Project on March 15, 2026 at 6pm Pacific time. Join me!
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This article is a very good example of why "more training" and "more vetting" isn't the answer. Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez joined Border Patrol in 2018 and 2014 respectively. These aren't new agents. www.propublica.org/article/alex...
Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting
The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raym...
www.propublica.org
February 1, 2026 at 10:02 PM
This article is a very good example of why "more training" and "more vetting" isn't the answer. Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez joined Border Patrol in 2018 and 2014 respectively. These aren't new agents. www.propublica.org/article/alex...
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Yes, this friendly 2019 Jeffrey Epstein email exchange is about the owner of the Patriots, Robert Kraft. But it's more important who it is WITH: Brad Karp, the chairman of Paul, Weiss. And Karp was still chairman when Paul, Weiss became the first law firm to cave to Trump's demands in 2025. 1/
January 30, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Yes, this friendly 2019 Jeffrey Epstein email exchange is about the owner of the Patriots, Robert Kraft. But it's more important who it is WITH: Brad Karp, the chairman of Paul, Weiss. And Karp was still chairman when Paul, Weiss became the first law firm to cave to Trump's demands in 2025. 1/
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👇🏽 @gallego.senate.gov amplifying a witness who worked for Epstein swearing under oath Trump/Epstein threatened witnesses with death/disappearance if they revealed the child sex abuse she witnessed
January 31, 2026 at 8:34 PM
👇🏽 @gallego.senate.gov amplifying a witness who worked for Epstein swearing under oath Trump/Epstein threatened witnesses with death/disappearance if they revealed the child sex abuse she witnessed
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We invaded France and no one will sell us a croissant. It’s very hard on the men.
Q: Can you be specific about how many ICE and CBP agents are currently operating in the state?
HOMAN: 3,000. There's been some rotations. They've been in theater a long time. Day after day, can't eat in restaurants, people spin on you, blowing whistles at you. But my main focus now is draw down
HOMAN: 3,000. There's been some rotations. They've been in theater a long time. Day after day, can't eat in restaurants, people spin on you, blowing whistles at you. But my main focus now is draw down
January 29, 2026 at 4:05 PM
We invaded France and no one will sell us a croissant. It’s very hard on the men.
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working on some Bovino jokes, i'll try to keep them short
January 27, 2026 at 12:56 AM
working on some Bovino jokes, i'll try to keep them short
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Only political cowards “struggle” to respond...
January 26, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Only political cowards “struggle” to respond...
Be like Paul. (Today is the 101st anniversary of his birth.)
(And Jimmy and Diahann. All of them gone now, but all of them cared deeply about making this world a better place.)
(And Jimmy and Diahann. All of them gone now, but all of them cared deeply about making this world a better place.)
January 26, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Be like Paul. (Today is the 101st anniversary of his birth.)
(And Jimmy and Diahann. All of them gone now, but all of them cared deeply about making this world a better place.)
(And Jimmy and Diahann. All of them gone now, but all of them cared deeply about making this world a better place.)
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There's a lot of darkness in the world right now which is why we need to remember this guy on his 101st birthday. A great actor and an even better person. #BOTD #PaulNewman
#BOTD in 1925:
Paul Newman, the first actor to play me on screen in the 1956 TV production of Bang the Drum Slowly. "From here on in, I rag nobody".
I understand this talented young man went on to have a pretty good acting career and to do some great philanthropic work.
Paul Newman, the first actor to play me on screen in the 1956 TV production of Bang the Drum Slowly. "From here on in, I rag nobody".
I understand this talented young man went on to have a pretty good acting career and to do some great philanthropic work.
January 26, 2026 at 1:37 PM
There's a lot of darkness in the world right now which is why we need to remember this guy on his 101st birthday. A great actor and an even better person. #BOTD #PaulNewman
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these right wing clowns continuing to express absolute shock over the organizing of the left also reflects a deeply sexist ignorance of the fact that EXPERIENCED, INCREDIBLY EFFICIENT AND HARDWORKING VOLUNTEERS, PRIMARILY WOMEN, RUN THE FUCKING SHOW WITH ALMOST EVERYTHING GOOD IN THIS COUNTRY
I mostly just stay off Twitter altogether but after double checking that the Walter Hudson post was still up I ran across this and just had to share so the Romancelandians who bought hand warmers could hear about the PROFESSIONAL GRADE LOGISTICS.
January 26, 2026 at 12:44 AM
these right wing clowns continuing to express absolute shock over the organizing of the left also reflects a deeply sexist ignorance of the fact that EXPERIENCED, INCREDIBLY EFFICIENT AND HARDWORKING VOLUNTEERS, PRIMARILY WOMEN, RUN THE FUCKING SHOW WITH ALMOST EVERYTHING GOOD IN THIS COUNTRY
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So future DemocratIc Administrations can use the same interpretation of the Second Amendment that Republicans are using over the last 24 hours? Can we quote you? Cite you in legal briefs?
January 25, 2026 at 5:20 PM
So future DemocratIc Administrations can use the same interpretation of the Second Amendment that Republicans are using over the last 24 hours? Can we quote you? Cite you in legal briefs?
Hey, #NRA & all those vociferous #2ndAmendment folks out there, care to set the FBI Director straight? #NationalRifleAssociation #2A
Kash Patel: "You cannot bring a firearm, loaded, with multiple magazines to any sort of protest that you want. It's that simple. You don't have a right to break the law." (Pretti was carrying a gun legally.)
January 25, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Hey, #NRA & all those vociferous #2ndAmendment folks out there, care to set the FBI Director straight? #NationalRifleAssociation #2A