I was going to recommend McIntyre's "The Spy and the Traitor" and also "The Siege." So good my teen read them instead of playing video games!
November 20, 2025 at 1:14 AM
I was going to recommend McIntyre's "The Spy and the Traitor" and also "The Siege." So good my teen read them instead of playing video games!
Robert Caro is my favorite!
November 20, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Robert Caro is my favorite!
It doesn't help that companies like Westlaw and Bloomberg are trying to push AI down users' throats. I have a friend who works at one of these companies and she said management (non-lawyers) are forcing research staff to use AI constantly even though the staff can see the product is inaccurate.
November 16, 2025 at 4:23 AM
It doesn't help that companies like Westlaw and Bloomberg are trying to push AI down users' throats. I have a friend who works at one of these companies and she said management (non-lawyers) are forcing research staff to use AI constantly even though the staff can see the product is inaccurate.
The first three pages of the linked complaint are worth a read. Congratulations to the unions and Democracy Forward for their incredible work defending our democracy.
November 15, 2025 at 4:41 PM
The first three pages of the linked complaint are worth a read. Congratulations to the unions and Democracy Forward for their incredible work defending our democracy.
and students to band together to file this federal court action challenging the Trump administration’s violation of the First Amendment and federal law.
November 15, 2025 at 4:39 PM
and students to band together to file this federal court action challenging the Trump administration’s violation of the First Amendment and federal law.
In this campaign, it has now set its sights on one of the nation’s leading institutions—the University of California system—prompting UC faculty, academic and other staff,
November 15, 2025 at 4:38 PM
In this campaign, it has now set its sights on one of the nation’s leading institutions—the University of California system—prompting UC faculty, academic and other staff,
Determined to exert ideological control over the nation’s core institutions, the Trump administration is engaged in tactics that violate the central norms of our democracy, the United States Constitution, and duly enacted federal laws.
November 15, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Determined to exert ideological control over the nation’s core institutions, the Trump administration is engaged in tactics that violate the central norms of our democracy, the United States Constitution, and duly enacted federal laws.
Unfortunately, today, the Trump administration is seeking to eclipse this fixed star, through a scheme of targeting, bullying, and unconstitutional actions aimed at institutions of higher education across the country.
November 15, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Unfortunately, today, the Trump administration is seeking to eclipse this fixed star, through a scheme of targeting, bullying, and unconstitutional actions aimed at institutions of higher education across the country.
“[i]f there is any fixed star in our constitutional constellation, it is that no official, high or petty, can prescribe what shall be orthodox in politics, nationalism, religion, or other matters of opinion, or force citizens to confess by word or act their faith therein.”
November 15, 2025 at 4:35 PM
“[i]f there is any fixed star in our constitutional constellation, it is that no official, high or petty, can prescribe what shall be orthodox in politics, nationalism, religion, or other matters of opinion, or force citizens to confess by word or act their faith therein.”
"In the midst of World War II, as fascism raged throughout Europe, the United States Supreme Court proclaimed that
November 15, 2025 at 4:35 PM
"In the midst of World War II, as fascism raged throughout Europe, the United States Supreme Court proclaimed that
The complaint in this case (brought by UC staff unions) is incredible. People really should read the first couple pages: www.courtlistener.com/docket/71360...
American Association of University Professors v. Trump, 3:25-cv-07864 - CourtListener.com
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November 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The complaint in this case (brought by UC staff unions) is incredible. People really should read the first couple pages: www.courtlistener.com/docket/71360...
Thank you for all of your work defending democracy and the rule of law. You are absolute giants and our country owes a great debt to you. I urge anyone with money to donate to send it your way.
November 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Thank you for all of your work defending democracy and the rule of law. You are absolute giants and our country owes a great debt to you. I urge anyone with money to donate to send it your way.
UC didn't fight, the staff unions did. The complaint they filed is an amazing piece of work: www.courtlistener.com/docket/71360...
American Association of University Professors v. Trump, 3:25-cv-07864 - CourtListener.com
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November 15, 2025 at 4:22 PM
UC didn't fight, the staff unions did. The complaint they filed is an amazing piece of work: www.courtlistener.com/docket/71360...
Yes, Trader Joe's is doing this. They joined SpaceX and Starbucks and Tesla and are trying to gut not only workers'rights but also kneecap the administrative agencies.
October 11, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Yes, Trader Joe's is doing this. They joined SpaceX and Starbucks and Tesla and are trying to gut not only workers'rights but also kneecap the administrative agencies.
They are also union busters and joined SpaceX and in pushing a bullshit legal theory alleging the National Labor Relations Act is unconstitutional. They are doing real damage to democracy so I don't shop there.
October 11, 2025 at 7:37 PM
They are also union busters and joined SpaceX and in pushing a bullshit legal theory alleging the National Labor Relations Act is unconstitutional. They are doing real damage to democracy so I don't shop there.
Federal workers and unions are litigating and/or funding many of the big cases challenging the administration's assault on rule of law, data privacy, civil rights, etc. If Americans stand by while Trump destroys those unions we will lose some of the most effective means to resist future assaults.
September 3, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Federal workers and unions are litigating and/or funding many of the big cases challenging the administration's assault on rule of law, data privacy, civil rights, etc. If Americans stand by while Trump destroys those unions we will lose some of the most effective means to resist future assaults.
On July 3rd EPA employees signed a similar letter called "Stand Up for Science" and were put on administrative leave. They are still on leave. We must defend these public workers who are sacrificing everything to warn us.
August 27, 2025 at 1:58 AM
On July 3rd EPA employees signed a similar letter called "Stand Up for Science" and were put on administrative leave. They are still on leave. We must defend these public workers who are sacrificing everything to warn us.
They also cancelled contracts for tiny bargaining units (I represent one of them). I am guessing they will get around to cancelling NTEU's contract soon.
August 14, 2025 at 2:44 PM
They also cancelled contracts for tiny bargaining units (I represent one of them). I am guessing they will get around to cancelling NTEU's contract soon.
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One thing everyone can do right now is call your member of Congress or visit them and demand they sign discharge petition #6 to force HR 2550 to a vote. That bill reverses this and is cosponsored by an outright House majority (222 cosponsors). And the petition has 209 signatures. We need 9 more.
August 8, 2025 at 4:33 AM
One thing everyone can do right now is call your member of Congress or visit them and demand they sign discharge petition #6 to force HR 2550 to a vote. That bill reverses this and is cosponsored by an outright House majority (222 cosponsors). And the petition has 209 signatures. We need 9 more.
So weird that NTEU didn't get the notice. Any idea why they were excluded?
August 8, 2025 at 10:27 PM
So weird that NTEU didn't get the notice. Any idea why they were excluded?