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The blatant selling of pardons is perhaps the clearest instance of criminal conduct authorized by SCOTUS. Pardons are a quintessential "official act." So, even when Trump takes a bribe to issue one, he is presumably above the criminal law.
The president’s own chief of staff was reportedly stunned by his pardon of a former Honduran president.
Trump’s Ice Maiden Blindsided by President’s Controversial Pardon
The president’s own chief of staff was reportedly stunned by his pardon of a former Honduran president.
trib.al
December 25, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The blatant selling of pardons is perhaps the clearest instance of criminal conduct authorized by SCOTUS. Pardons are a quintessential "official act." So, even when Trump takes a bribe to issue one, he is presumably above the criminal law.
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The Lions have now lost five of seven since Amon-Ra St. Brown’s stupid Donald Trump dance.
Everything Trump Touches Dies.
Everything Trump Touches Dies.
December 26, 2025 at 12:42 AM
The Lions have now lost five of seven since Amon-Ra St. Brown’s stupid Donald Trump dance.
Everything Trump Touches Dies.
Everything Trump Touches Dies.
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SCOTUS declined to explain why ICE can use race to abduct you off the street without probable cause but the government is absolutely forbidden to use race to preserve the voting rights of historically marginalized and minoritized communities.
October 15, 2025 at 8:02 PM
SCOTUS declined to explain why ICE can use race to abduct you off the street without probable cause but the government is absolutely forbidden to use race to preserve the voting rights of historically marginalized and minoritized communities.
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John G. Roberts Jr.
“The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race.”
Shouldn’t white people receive the same treatment?
I feel so underprivileged.
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John G. Roberts Jr.
“The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race.”
Shouldn’t white people receive the same treatment?
I feel so underprivileged.
SCOTUS: considering race as one factor in a college applicant's file is blatantly unconstitutional
ALSO SCOTUS: considering race as one factor in targeting whom to detain and deport is cool cool cool
ALSO SCOTUS: considering race as one factor in targeting whom to detain and deport is cool cool cool
September 8, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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John G. Roberts Jr.
“The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race.”
Shouldn’t white people receive the same treatment?
I feel so underprivileged.
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John G. Roberts Jr.
“The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race.”
Shouldn’t white people receive the same treatment?
I feel so underprivileged.
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July 2, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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Why aren’t Dems on everything talking about the Joni Ernst “you can die” bill?
June 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Why aren’t Dems on everything talking about the Joni Ernst “you can die” bill?
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so, arresting judges should be more than enough reason for complete obstruction at in the house and senate. complete obstruction. anything you can do. interrupt proceedings, deny consent, holds on nominations.
everything.
everything.
April 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM
so, arresting judges should be more than enough reason for complete obstruction at in the house and senate. complete obstruction. anything you can do. interrupt proceedings, deny consent, holds on nominations.
everything.
everything.
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Teen Warned Not To Accept Group Chat Invites From National Security Advisors She Doesn’t Know
March 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Teen Warned Not To Accept Group Chat Invites From National Security Advisors She Doesn’t Know
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Why do so many feel like they've fallen behind?
It's not because of immigrants, trans people, the “deep state,” or any other bogeyman trotted out by the GOP.
It's because big corporations and billionaires have rigged markets and siphoned off most of the economy's gains.
It's not because of immigrants, trans people, the “deep state,” or any other bogeyman trotted out by the GOP.
It's because big corporations and billionaires have rigged markets and siphoned off most of the economy's gains.
March 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Why do so many feel like they've fallen behind?
It's not because of immigrants, trans people, the “deep state,” or any other bogeyman trotted out by the GOP.
It's because big corporations and billionaires have rigged markets and siphoned off most of the economy's gains.
It's not because of immigrants, trans people, the “deep state,” or any other bogeyman trotted out by the GOP.
It's because big corporations and billionaires have rigged markets and siphoned off most of the economy's gains.
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I’m so old that I remember when Neville Chamberlain was the universal standard for useless appeasement, so congratulations Chuck Schumer.
March 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
I’m so old that I remember when Neville Chamberlain was the universal standard for useless appeasement, so congratulations Chuck Schumer.
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Republicans have been trying to drown the Federal Government in a bathtub since Grover Norquist stated his intent.
We need to be clear that Trump and Musk are not reducing the size of the US government, or making it more efficient.
They are destroying it.
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
They are destroying it.
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Trump administration directs agency heads to fire most probationary staff
Terminations should happen within two days, according to four people familiar with internal conversations.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 14, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Republicans have been trying to drown the Federal Government in a bathtub since Grover Norquist stated his intent.