Matthew Clair
@mathuclair.bsky.social
Sociologist @stanfordsoc.bsky.social and author of PRIVILEGE & PUNISHMENT www.matthewclair.org
Reposted by Matthew Clair
“I’m sure you’re aware of our connections with the Trump Administration and I’m sure they would be interested in this matter. I would strongly suggest dropping this story.”
Declining a press request is one thing
Trying to silence the press entirely is another
ballsandstrikes.org/legal-cultur...
Declining a press request is one thing
Trying to silence the press entirely is another
ballsandstrikes.org/legal-cultur...
Republicans Really Don’t Want Journalists Talking About How They’ve Captured the Courts
Conservative judges love talking to friendly media outlets. They don’t like talking to anyone who might actually try and hold them accountable.
ballsandstrikes.org
November 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
“I’m sure you’re aware of our connections with the Trump Administration and I’m sure they would be interested in this matter. I would strongly suggest dropping this story.”
Declining a press request is one thing
Trying to silence the press entirely is another
ballsandstrikes.org/legal-cultur...
Declining a press request is one thing
Trying to silence the press entirely is another
ballsandstrikes.org/legal-cultur...