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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 1d

“the constitution forbids race conscious remedies” would be news to the people who wrote the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments

Michael Li (李之樸) @mcpli.bsky.social · 1d

Griem goes there, arguing in response to Justice Jackson that there can be no race-conscious remedy absent a finding of intentional discrimination.

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Marisa Ingemi @mingemi.bsky.social · 2d

Great look at the WNBA offseason from @annkillion.bsky.social

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How WNBA’s ‘most important moment’ is exposing Cathy Engelbert’s greatest weakness

The depth of players’ disgust with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s leadership has been revealed as the league approaches an Oct. 31 showdown over labor negotiations.

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Josh Dubow @joshdubowap.bsky.social · 3d

#49ers have fewer than 85 yards rushing in 5 straight games for 1st time in franchise history

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 6d

Column: Democratic Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva won her special election in Arizona more than two weeks ago, but House Republicans refuse to swear her in.

She believes it has to do with her stance on the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and her identity.

Column | Congresswoman-in-limbo Adelita Grijalva on the dilemma she faces

Democratic Rep. Grijalva won her special election more than two weeks ago, but House Republicans refuse to swear her into office.

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 6d

A federal judge in Chicago blocked President Trump from deploying National Guard troops in Illinois.

“I am very much struggling to figure out where this would ever stop,” said U.S. District Judge April M. Perry.

Judge blocks Trump from deploying troops in Illinois for now

Officials in Oregon and Illinois had challenged the Trump administration’s push to dispatch the National Guard in both states.

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eric-branch.bsky.social @eric-branch.bsky.social · 6d

#49ers QB Mac Jones in doubt for Sunday vs. Buccaneers: "We’ll see how I feel"

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San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 6d

As Cal and Stanford drum up money, recruit and try to regain relevance in the changing world of college football, Bill Belichick and North Carolina are becoming an example of what not to do.

What should Cal, Stanford learn as Bill Belichick takes college football to new levels of weird?

As Cal and Stanford drum up money, recruit and try to regain relevance in the changing world of college football, Bill Belichick and North Carolina are becoming an example of what not to do.

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Ann Killion @annkillion.bsky.social · 13d

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Has another Mac Jones win fired up a familiar 49ers story, the QB controversy?

Mac Jones’ gritty performance in San Francisco’s win over the Rams raised him to 3-0 as a starter subbing for Brock Purdy. One of the most familiar themes of Niners franchise history might be...

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Josh Dubow @joshdubowap.bsky.social · 13d

Mac Jones joined Jim Plunkett as the only QBs in #49ers history to throw 6 TD passes in their 1st 3 career games with the team

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eric-branch.bsky.social @eric-branch.bsky.social · 14d

#49ers inactives:
QB Brock Purdy (toe)
WR Ricky Pearsall (knee)
WR Jauan Jennings (ribs, ankle)
DE Robert Beal (ankle)
WR Jordan Watkins (calf)
LB Nick Martin
RB Jordan James

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San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 15d

The Warriors’ summerlong standoff with forward Jonathan Kuminga has finally been resolved. Kuminga agreed to a two-year, $48.5 million contract to stay with Golden State, the Chronicle confirmed.

Jonathan Kuminga to stay with Warriors on two-year, $48.5 million contract, source says

The Warriors’ summerlong standoff with forward Jonathan Kuminga has finally been resolved. Kuminga agreed to a two-year, $48.5 million contract to stay with Golden State, the Chronicle confirmed.

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Luis Ferré-Sadurní @luisferre7.bsky.social · 20d

NEW: An ICE officer was "relieved of his duties" after pushing an Ecuadorian woman to the floor at an immigration courthouse in New York.

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/n...

ICE Officer ‘Relieved of His Duties’ After Pushing Woman to Floor

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Michael @fleerultra.bsky.social · 28d

so many dead canaries and we just keep on mining

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Ann Killion @annkillion.bsky.social · 29d

My colleague Scott with an important read:
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If 49ers ‘commemorate the legacy of Charlie Kirk,’ what does that say about America?

OPINION: Charlie Kirk’s death is a tragedy and an outcome of the divisive politics of the present. Here’s why the NFL and the 49ers shouldn’t ask all of us to honor him, columnist Scott Ostler...

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Ann Killion @annkillion.bsky.social · Sep 14

49ers take the field and the reaction was definitely more mixed than when they came out for warmups. The locals are filling up the Dome now.

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Ann Killion @annkillion.bsky.social · Sep 14

New Golden State Valkyries coffee table book captures historic debut season www.sfchronicle.com/about/newsro...

New Golden State Valkyries coffee table book captures historic debut season

“Valkyries Rising” documents Golden State’s remarkable run in the WNBA with exclusive stories and photos from the San Francisco Chronicle.

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Ann Killion @annkillion.bsky.social · Sep 9

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Jane Leavy’s scathing, funny look at baseball reveals a problem bigger than sports

Jane Leavy, famed for her biographies of Koufax, Mantle and Ruth, addresses where MLB has gone wrong in “Make Me Commissioner: I Know What’s Wrong With Baseball and How to Fix It.”

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eric-branch.bsky.social @eric-branch.bsky.social · Sep 8

Kyle Shanahan: TE George Kittle (hamstring) will be out a “few weeks.” #49ers

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jenniferleechan.bsky.social @jenniferleechan.bsky.social · Sep 8

#49ers INJURY UPDATES:
Brock Purdy - left shoulder and toe - more evaluations coming
George Kittle (hamstring) out a few weeks
Jauan Jennings (shoulder) MRI was good, waiting on CT scan
Ben Bartch (knee sprain) day to day

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eric-branch.bsky.social @eric-branch.bsky.social · Sep 8

Kyle Shanahan said he's not sure what direction the #49ers will go at kicker, which sounds ominous for Jake Moody.

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eric-branch.bsky.social @eric-branch.bsky.social · Sep 8

Kyle Shanahan: #49ers QB Brock Purdy dealing with injuries to left shoulder and toe. He said the toe injury is more serious and is uncertain about his availability for Sunday at New Orleans.

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Ann Killion @annkillion.bsky.social · Sep 7

Creeper with the red tie looks angry that Alcaraz won. Probably because his skin is darker than Skinner's.

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Ann Killion @annkillion.bsky.social · Sep 7

Good to know the booing was loud!

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Ann Killion @annkillion.bsky.social · Sep 1

The officiating is making the WNBA almost unwatchable.

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