MEMaatman
@mmaatman.bsky.social
LawProf for Torts and Employment Discrimination. I love thinking and learning about rhetoric/persuasion, food, veganism, sustainability, nature, history, & research. I follow kind people.
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At a hearing last Thursday in the Eastern District of Virginia, where both James Comey and Letitia James were indicted, a judge appeared skeptical that Lindsey Halligan had been properly appointed as U.S. attorney, reports @rparloff.bsky.social.
Dispatch from the Nov. 13 Hearing on Lindsey Halligan’s Appointment
In a joint hearing in the Comey and James cases, Judge Currie appeared skeptical that Halligan had been properly appointed U.S. Attorney or that any error was harmless.
www.lawfaremedia.org
November 17, 2025 at 4:47 PM
At a hearing last Thursday in the Eastern District of Virginia, where both James Comey and Letitia James were indicted, a judge appeared skeptical that Lindsey Halligan had been properly appointed as U.S. attorney, reports @rparloff.bsky.social.
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NEW: A "disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps" by Lindsey Halligan imperils Comey case, magistrate judge finds.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
November 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
NEW: A "disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps" by Lindsey Halligan imperils Comey case, magistrate judge finds.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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BREAKING: A judge says “government misconduct” may have tainted the criminal case against James Comey, describing apparent errors by prosecutor Lindsey Halligan.
Judge says possible errors by Lindsey Halligan could imperil Comey case
In a rare move, the judge ordered prosecutors to hand over records of the grand jury proceeding to the former FBI director’s lawyers.
www.politico.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
BREAKING: A judge says “government misconduct” may have tainted the criminal case against James Comey, describing apparent errors by prosecutor Lindsey Halligan.
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"Powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4o model by default...tests repeatedly showed that the AI toy dropped its guardrails the longer a conversation went on, until hitting rock bottom on incredibly disturbing topics."
AI-Powered Stuffed Animal Pulled From Market After Disturbing Interactions With Children
FoloToy says it's suspended sales of its AI-powered teddy bear after researchers found it gave wildly inappropriate and dangerous answers.
futurism.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:00 AM
"Powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4o model by default...tests repeatedly showed that the AI toy dropped its guardrails the longer a conversation went on, until hitting rock bottom on incredibly disturbing topics."
Excellent thread that works as a guide for critically evaluating information or statements.
I’m not sure why bigots do it? One writes a factual thread about persecution of trans ppl. It’s clear it’s based on reality & proves that by including a few sample references. Then some troglodyte [who is not a mutual] rocks along to tell you, you are wrong - based on their views, not facts.
November 17, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Excellent thread that works as a guide for critically evaluating information or statements.
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US citizen Maria Greeley, a Latina who was adopted, was walking home from work downtown when masked agents zip tied her. They said she “doesn’t look like a Greeley.” This is how the government treats people under current deportation policies.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/15/l...
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November 17, 2025 at 1:08 PM
US citizen Maria Greeley, a Latina who was adopted, was walking home from work downtown when masked agents zip tied her. They said she “doesn’t look like a Greeley.” This is how the government treats people under current deportation policies.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/15/l...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/15/l...
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This was a really lovely treat to happen upon while sitting here at home knitting. Knitting and singing along to Neil Young! Have loved him and his music from the beginning. Happy Birthday Neil ❤️
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2000+ voices SING for Neil Young at Toronto’s Massey Hall | Happy 80th Neil!
YouTube video by Choir! Choir! Choir!
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November 16, 2025 at 1:11 AM
This was a really lovely treat to happen upon while sitting here at home knitting. Knitting and singing along to Neil Young! Have loved him and his music from the beginning. Happy Birthday Neil ❤️
youtu.be/USp4W2M1X-0?...
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It occurs to me now that the discipline of history was not born out of reverence for the past, but rather out of somebody watching the people in charge make the most insane decisions and just being like “if I don’t write this down nobody’s ever gonna believe any of it happened”
November 16, 2025 at 3:10 PM
It occurs to me now that the discipline of history was not born out of reverence for the past, but rather out of somebody watching the people in charge make the most insane decisions and just being like “if I don’t write this down nobody’s ever gonna believe any of it happened”
Why does a serious NYT piece about dynamic kickoffs and concussion upticks end with Donald Trump’s opinion about football rules?
November 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Why does a serious NYT piece about dynamic kickoffs and concussion upticks end with Donald Trump’s opinion about football rules?
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1/ Egalitarianism should begin at home. I link to this article by @bencasselman.bsky.social in light of the communications between Larry Summers and Jeffrey Epstein that have just been released. The released emails and the fact of friendship are vile.
www.nytimes.com/2021/02/23/b...
www.nytimes.com/2021/02/23/b...
For Women in Economics, the Hostility Is Out in the Open (Published 2021)
www.nytimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:32 PM
1/ Egalitarianism should begin at home. I link to this article by @bencasselman.bsky.social in light of the communications between Larry Summers and Jeffrey Epstein that have just been released. The released emails and the fact of friendship are vile.
www.nytimes.com/2021/02/23/b...
www.nytimes.com/2021/02/23/b...
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A federal appeals court upheld the hate crime convictions of three White men who chased Ahmaud Arbery through their Georgia subdivision with pickup trucks before one of them killed the running Black man with a shotgun.
US appeals court upholds hate crime convictions of 3 White men in 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery | CNN
A federal appeals court on Friday upheld the hate crime convictions of three White men who chased Ahmaud Arbery through their Georgia subdivision with pickup trucks before one of them killed the runni...
www.cnn.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM
A federal appeals court upheld the hate crime convictions of three White men who chased Ahmaud Arbery through their Georgia subdivision with pickup trucks before one of them killed the running Black man with a shotgun.
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According to Fox News, if you are a racist Young Republican you are still a "kid" when you are 34, but if you are an Epstein victim, you are an adult when you're 15.
November 15, 2025 at 5:25 PM
According to Fox News, if you are a racist Young Republican you are still a "kid" when you are 34, but if you are an Epstein victim, you are an adult when you're 15.
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In his final hours, Keith Gavin’s request for a halal final meal was denied by Alabama officials. "I’m a Muslim, I’m supposed to be eating halal food,” he told Bolts shortly before his execution last year. “There’s nothing else to eat but junk food.”
Before Executing a Muslim Man, Alabama Denied Many of His Final Religious Requests
Keith Gavin made a number of requests about his final moments, all stemming from his Islamic faith. But the prison largely ignored them, as it has with Muslim prisoners in the past.
boltsmag.org
November 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM
In his final hours, Keith Gavin’s request for a halal final meal was denied by Alabama officials. "I’m a Muslim, I’m supposed to be eating halal food,” he told Bolts shortly before his execution last year. “There’s nothing else to eat but junk food.”
Bring on the pre-Thanksgiving food posting and ideas! One of my favorite aspects of this holiday is just looking at recipes, even if I am not going to make them.
November 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Bring on the pre-Thanksgiving food posting and ideas! One of my favorite aspects of this holiday is just looking at recipes, even if I am not going to make them.
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‘Death remains my intimate shadow partner. It has been with me since birth, always hovering close by. I understand one day we will finally waltz together into the ether. I hope when that time comes, I die with the satisfaction of a life well-lived, unapologetic, joyful, & full of love.’
—Alice Wong
—Alice Wong
November 15, 2025 at 6:12 AM
‘Death remains my intimate shadow partner. It has been with me since birth, always hovering close by. I understand one day we will finally waltz together into the ether. I hope when that time comes, I die with the satisfaction of a life well-lived, unapologetic, joyful, & full of love.’
—Alice Wong
—Alice Wong
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RIP Alice Wong, author, #HumanRights activist, disabled warrior and fierce with it! Farewell @sfdirewolf.bsky.social
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If you haven't heard of Alice Wong, here's an interview from earlier in 2025 on her receiving a 2024 MacArthur ‘genius’ award.
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www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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If you haven't heard of Alice Wong, here's an interview from earlier in 2025 on her receiving a 2024 MacArthur ‘genius’ award.
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www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Disability advocate Alice Wong on resistance in the new year: ‘Life is a dumpster fire, but I’m not alone’
The activist, who received a 2024 MacArthur ‘genius’ grant, reflects on a moment that changed her life – and why she finds hope in sci-fi
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:30 AM
RIP Alice Wong, author, #HumanRights activist, disabled warrior and fierce with it! Farewell @sfdirewolf.bsky.social
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If you haven't heard of Alice Wong, here's an interview from earlier in 2025 on her receiving a 2024 MacArthur ‘genius’ award.
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www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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If you haven't heard of Alice Wong, here's an interview from earlier in 2025 on her receiving a 2024 MacArthur ‘genius’ award.
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www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Happpening in women’s sports too. Anywhere we see sports betting, we’re going to see threats and harassment follow.
The Athletic polled hundreds of players from across the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL about their opinions surrounding how sports betting impacts players — the responses were haunting.
November 15, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Happpening in women’s sports too. Anywhere we see sports betting, we’re going to see threats and harassment follow.
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“Don’t let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.”
November 15, 2025 at 6:15 AM
“Don’t let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.”
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Wonderful writer & warrior.
November 15, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Wonderful writer & warrior.
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The Court of Chancery spends a lot of time deciding cases that involve multi-billion-dollar deals. Its equity jurisdiction means it also gets to decide things like who should keep Tucker the Goldendoodle (don't worry, he's not getting cut in half) courts.delaware.gov/Opinions/Dow...
November 14, 2025 at 7:18 PM
The Court of Chancery spends a lot of time deciding cases that involve multi-billion-dollar deals. Its equity jurisdiction means it also gets to decide things like who should keep Tucker the Goldendoodle (don't worry, he's not getting cut in half) courts.delaware.gov/Opinions/Dow...
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If you want to learn more about Alice Wong and her work, you can find many links on her profile, @sfdirewolf.bsky.social, or check out disabilityvisibilityproject.com, or her Wikipedia page.
Your library may also have her books, including audio/ebook editions (@multcolib.bsky.social does).
Your library may also have her books, including audio/ebook editions (@multcolib.bsky.social does).
Alice Wong (activist) - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 15, 2025 at 7:44 AM
If you want to learn more about Alice Wong and her work, you can find many links on her profile, @sfdirewolf.bsky.social, or check out disabilityvisibilityproject.com, or her Wikipedia page.
Your library may also have her books, including audio/ebook editions (@multcolib.bsky.social does).
Your library may also have her books, including audio/ebook editions (@multcolib.bsky.social does).
Alice Wong was a force for good and empowerment. May her memory be a blessing.
Gutted. We have lost a brilliant voice in the world. Rest in peace Alice Wong @sfdirewolf.bsky.social you were so inspiring to so many of us. Thank you for sharing all your words and for always shining a light on the disability community.
November 15, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Alice Wong was a force for good and empowerment. May her memory be a blessing.
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#MorningPrayer
Refresh, Lord Jesus,
our understanding of your love
and the boundless depths
of your care for us;
help to to place our
anxieties and worries
into your hands,
knowing that
you reach out
to embrace and hold us
in the promise
and assurance
of your life, joy
and peace.
Refresh, Lord Jesus,
our understanding of your love
and the boundless depths
of your care for us;
help to to place our
anxieties and worries
into your hands,
knowing that
you reach out
to embrace and hold us
in the promise
and assurance
of your life, joy
and peace.
November 15, 2025 at 10:53 AM
#MorningPrayer
Refresh, Lord Jesus,
our understanding of your love
and the boundless depths
of your care for us;
help to to place our
anxieties and worries
into your hands,
knowing that
you reach out
to embrace and hold us
in the promise
and assurance
of your life, joy
and peace.
Refresh, Lord Jesus,
our understanding of your love
and the boundless depths
of your care for us;
help to to place our
anxieties and worries
into your hands,
knowing that
you reach out
to embrace and hold us
in the promise
and assurance
of your life, joy
and peace.
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The Athletic polled hundreds of players from across the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL about their opinions surrounding how sports betting impacts players — the responses were haunting.
November 15, 2025 at 2:12 AM
The Athletic polled hundreds of players from across the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL about their opinions surrounding how sports betting impacts players — the responses were haunting.
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“Weaponizing the DOJ” takes on a whole new level when you order investigations in order to reopen it so it’s no longer closed and you can claim you can’t release information because it’s an “ongoing investigation”
November 15, 2025 at 2:55 AM
“Weaponizing the DOJ” takes on a whole new level when you order investigations in order to reopen it so it’s no longer closed and you can claim you can’t release information because it’s an “ongoing investigation”