Policy Chick
@therealpolicygeek.bsky.social
An Attorney. A policy wonk. An IT geek. I love the APA. Dislike unmitigated negative externalities. Hate the destruction of the rule of law and dismantling of Democracy.
Entertaining & horrifying.
I’m not a criminal law litigator- anything close involves admin law (issues related to agency decision-making.) However, these mistakes appear clear even to me from an ETHICAL standpoint. I’m going to make the “Chick List” of govt attorneys who need to take the MPRE.
I’m not a criminal law litigator- anything close involves admin law (issues related to agency decision-making.) However, these mistakes appear clear even to me from an ETHICAL standpoint. I’m going to make the “Chick List” of govt attorneys who need to take the MPRE.
November 22, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Entertaining & horrifying.
I’m not a criminal law litigator- anything close involves admin law (issues related to agency decision-making.) However, these mistakes appear clear even to me from an ETHICAL standpoint. I’m going to make the “Chick List” of govt attorneys who need to take the MPRE.
I’m not a criminal law litigator- anything close involves admin law (issues related to agency decision-making.) However, these mistakes appear clear even to me from an ETHICAL standpoint. I’m going to make the “Chick List” of govt attorneys who need to take the MPRE.
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When does it officially become the Dept of INjustice?
Justice Dept. Sues California Over College Benefits for Undocumented Students www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/u...
Justice Dept. Sues California Over College Benefits for Undocumented Students www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/u...
Justice Dept. Sues California Over College Benefits for Undocumented Students
www.nytimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:23 PM
When does it officially become the Dept of INjustice?
Justice Dept. Sues California Over College Benefits for Undocumented Students www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/u...
Justice Dept. Sues California Over College Benefits for Undocumented Students www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/u...
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A Former Trump Impeachment Manager Will Run for California Governor
www.nytimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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More remarkable findings by a federal judge about the lack of credibility of members of the current administration.....
THREAD: Judge Ellis is the first federal judge to review extensive body cam video of DHS's actions in Chicago. She finds that DHS *repeatedly* misled the public and made claims that were disproven by agents' own videos.
I'll go through some of the most egregious ones here.
I'll go through some of the most egregious ones here.
November 21, 2025 at 8:53 AM
More remarkable findings by a federal judge about the lack of credibility of members of the current administration.....
Courtesy of @jefftiedrich.bsky.social & found in the below Substack …
November 20, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Courtesy of @jefftiedrich.bsky.social & found in the below Substack …
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It's not based on instincts, but facts, analysis, theory, and modelling. They don't want to hire 3,000 economists, and 3,000 economists don't report to the Fed Chair.
Trump on the Fed Chair job: "It's all based on instincts. I see they wanna hire 3,000 economists. 3,000! To report to the Fed Chairman. What are they gonna do?"
November 19, 2025 at 10:18 PM
It's not based on instincts, but facts, analysis, theory, and modelling. They don't want to hire 3,000 economists, and 3,000 economists don't report to the Fed Chair.
substack.com/@lindarey/no...
The grifter in chief is losing is grip and lashing out with his “real” personality. Dementia Don is DONE. This is repulsive.
The grifter in chief is losing is grip and lashing out with his “real” personality. Dementia Don is DONE. This is repulsive.
Linda Rey (@lindarey)
Let’s hear it for JENNIFER!
substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:13 PM
substack.com/@lindarey/no...
The grifter in chief is losing is grip and lashing out with his “real” personality. Dementia Don is DONE. This is repulsive.
The grifter in chief is losing is grip and lashing out with his “real” personality. Dementia Don is DONE. This is repulsive.
Laughing with @atrupar.com - go away, buddy, no one likes you. I heard Mexico is nice when things get chilly.
LMAO -- Ted Cruz is on Fox News talking about running for president in 2028
November 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Laughing with @atrupar.com - go away, buddy, no one likes you. I heard Mexico is nice when things get chilly.
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"I got a call from the general counsel at the F.B.I. about changing exceptions to the gift rules because his boss, Kash Patel, felt like he should be able to accept more expensive gifts..."
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
60 Attorneys on the Year of Chaos Inside Trump’s Justice Department
Sixty former staffers describe an environment of suspicion and intimidation within the nation’s most powerful law enforcement agency.
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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🚨CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU? CANCELLED
The Trump administration just decided the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s funding is “illegal.”
Great news if you love predatory lenders and hate guard rails.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
The Trump administration just decided the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s funding is “illegal.”
Great news if you love predatory lenders and hate guard rails.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Trump administration declares CFPB funding illegal
The decision, disclosed in a court filing, puts the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on track to shut down in ‘early 2026’ when its remaining cash runs out.
www.politico.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
🚨CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU? CANCELLED
The Trump administration just decided the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s funding is “illegal.”
Great news if you love predatory lenders and hate guard rails.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
The Trump administration just decided the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s funding is “illegal.”
Great news if you love predatory lenders and hate guard rails.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Hell to the yeah - “The media should demand a statement from every religious leader/ pastor who supported Trump”
- Adam Kinzinger
Trump, brought to you by “the good ‘ol boys” club now known as the “anti-woke” society where “grab them by the pussy” because it’s your right sums up the philosophy.
- Adam Kinzinger
Trump, brought to you by “the good ‘ol boys” club now known as the “anti-woke” society where “grab them by the pussy” because it’s your right sums up the philosophy.
November 13, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Hell to the yeah - “The media should demand a statement from every religious leader/ pastor who supported Trump”
- Adam Kinzinger
Trump, brought to you by “the good ‘ol boys” club now known as the “anti-woke” society where “grab them by the pussy” because it’s your right sums up the philosophy.
- Adam Kinzinger
Trump, brought to you by “the good ‘ol boys” club now known as the “anti-woke” society where “grab them by the pussy” because it’s your right sums up the philosophy.
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"There is a non-zero chance we repeat this all over again at the end of January when the funding deal will run out. There’s a reason you’re not supposed to negotiate with terrorists." www.thebulwark.com/p/dems-rewar...
Dems Reward the Hostage-Taker
Perhaps ending the shutdown was the responsible thing to do. But by caving, Democrats risk legitimizing Trump’s maximum-pain shutdown tactics.
www.thebulwark.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM
"There is a non-zero chance we repeat this all over again at the end of January when the funding deal will run out. There’s a reason you’re not supposed to negotiate with terrorists." www.thebulwark.com/p/dems-rewar...
@stephruhle.bsky.social always love the 11th hour and anytime you’re on the screen. the slate guy - extremely informed. extremely annoying.
November 6, 2025 at 4:47 AM
@stephruhle.bsky.social always love the 11th hour and anytime you’re on the screen. the slate guy - extremely informed. extremely annoying.
Oh just F off….
The Trump administration released a new rule aiming to block public servants from loan forgiveness based on ideology.
This is yet another alarming move to silence dissent and punish those who don't fall in line.
This is yet another alarming move to silence dissent and punish those who don't fall in line.
Trump moves to block public servants from loan forgiveness based on ideology
Those who work with undocumented immigrants, provide gender transition care for minors or publicly protest could be blocked from student loan forgiveness under a new rule.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Oh just F off….
Hmmmmm… Berkshire is STILL sitting on a pile o’cash. Where’s the end of the rainbow it’s being stored? Maybe Warren can save us non-billionaires. (Not at all suggested below, just wishful thinking.)
barrons.cmail20.com/t/j-e-ydbsjy...
barrons.cmail20.com/t/j-e-ydbsjy...
Buffett’s Berkshire Sits on Record Cash Pile. What That Means for Markets.
barrons.cmail20.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Hmmmmm… Berkshire is STILL sitting on a pile o’cash. Where’s the end of the rainbow it’s being stored? Maybe Warren can save us non-billionaires. (Not at all suggested below, just wishful thinking.)
barrons.cmail20.com/t/j-e-ydbsjy...
barrons.cmail20.com/t/j-e-ydbsjy...
This went off with a bang. All artillery demos were cancelled after a round went off early causing shrapnel to hit police cars on the I-5 (part of Vance’s detail.) Brilliant. And they said it would be OK to leave the I-5 open. TY to those that decided to close the freeway! @gavinnewsom.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
This went off with a bang. All artillery demos were cancelled after a round went off early causing shrapnel to hit police cars on the I-5 (part of Vance’s detail.) Brilliant. And they said it would be OK to leave the I-5 open. TY to those that decided to close the freeway! @gavinnewsom.bsky.social
I ❤️ the Portland Frog Brigade!
Dear everyone attending a #NoKings Protest in a Frog (or equivalent) costume:
I shouldn't need to tell you, but it will get a little warm in there.
If you need help, you need water, or anything, make sure to touch base with your Protest organizers EARLY ON for any assistance you might need.
I shouldn't need to tell you, but it will get a little warm in there.
If you need help, you need water, or anything, make sure to touch base with your Protest organizers EARLY ON for any assistance you might need.
a man in a black shirt is standing next to a green frog costume
ALT: a man in a black shirt is standing next to a green frog costume
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October 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I ❤️ the Portland Frog Brigade!