Things that I think are worth your time.
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When a President Bribes a Mayor
In particular, the rationale given by Mr. Bove—an exchange between a criminal defendant and the Department of Justice akin to the Bout exchange with Russia—is, as explained above, a bargain that a prosecutor should not make. Moreover, dismissing without prejudice…
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Profiles in Courage
Sometimes it takes a crisis to reveal one’s true character. This is especially true of people who occupy positions of leadership, both in the private and public sectors. Are they courageous, or are they cowards? Worse yet, are they complicit…
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Paper Rings
It’s Valentine’s Day, so here is a love song that I like: Paper Rings by Taylor Swift.
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Egg Prices!
Well, after farmers wrote that letter, the White House and FTC started making noise about antitrust action. They said egg companies, we heard you’ve been price gouging. You’re just overcharging and you’re using bird flu as an excuse. We see…
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The End of Law?
As Trump’s marauding continues, America’s last defense is the federal courts. But the big story here (which hasn’t received nearly the attention it deserves) is that the Trump-Vance-Musk regime is ignoring the courts. On Sunday, Vice President JD Vance declared…
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The Fix Our Forests Act
That’ the Fix Our Forests Act, a logging bill disguised as a fire fighting bill. The tell is in the numerous and creative ways it would obstruct citizen input, from delaying citizen review until after the trees are cut to…
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