Firebolt, Attorney at Claw
@iamthatdork.bsky.social
Attorney. Pragmatic idealist. MN bound, CO now
I feel for lawsky right now and the trying to explain first amendment law to (understandably) very overwrought ppl.
November 9, 2025 at 5:53 AM
I feel for lawsky right now and the trying to explain first amendment law to (understandably) very overwrought ppl.
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But his assertion that diversity weakens unions ignores two things. First, labor unions have a long history of multiethnic coalitions. Second, it was the capitalists and political elites who tried to *exploit* ethnic divisions to maintain power. There is only one person here trying to stop unions:
October 30, 2025 at 8:07 AM
But his assertion that diversity weakens unions ignores two things. First, labor unions have a long history of multiethnic coalitions. Second, it was the capitalists and political elites who tried to *exploit* ethnic divisions to maintain power. There is only one person here trying to stop unions:
Change one letter, ruin a candy.
Haribo Gummy Tears
Haribo Gummy Tears
Change one letter, ruin a candy.
Soul Patch Kids
Soul Patch Kids
Change one letter, ruin a candy.
Swedish fist
Swedish fist
October 29, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Change one letter, ruin a candy.
Haribo Gummy Tears
Haribo Gummy Tears
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New from me:
Elite law firms, multiple media outlets, the D.C. attorney general, and a group of parents accused a teacher of molesting 15 kids. They were wrong.
This piece is two-and-a-half years in the making. And as you'll see, it took some incredible turns, even as I was reporting it.
Elite law firms, multiple media outlets, the D.C. attorney general, and a group of parents accused a teacher of molesting 15 kids. They were wrong.
This piece is two-and-a-half years in the making. And as you'll see, it took some incredible turns, even as I was reporting it.
Accusing Jordan Silverman
A D.C. teaching assistant was accused of molesting up to 15 kids. Multiple law enforcement agencies cleared him. But his nightmare was just beginning.
radleybalko.substack.com
October 27, 2025 at 12:55 PM
New from me:
Elite law firms, multiple media outlets, the D.C. attorney general, and a group of parents accused a teacher of molesting 15 kids. They were wrong.
This piece is two-and-a-half years in the making. And as you'll see, it took some incredible turns, even as I was reporting it.
Elite law firms, multiple media outlets, the D.C. attorney general, and a group of parents accused a teacher of molesting 15 kids. They were wrong.
This piece is two-and-a-half years in the making. And as you'll see, it took some incredible turns, even as I was reporting it.
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Thank you, Chicago.
October 25, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Thank you, Chicago.
The world is shit.
Thus I watch adorable happy k dramas like Resident Playbook
Thus I watch adorable happy k dramas like Resident Playbook
October 9, 2025 at 1:26 AM
The world is shit.
Thus I watch adorable happy k dramas like Resident Playbook
Thus I watch adorable happy k dramas like Resident Playbook
So as part of a self-care for her thing, I bring my partner her first morning cup of coffee and show her some comedy. Today I ran across this and all I can say is Mitchell's rant is pretty spot on.
youtu.be/8AeCo3AD1cM?...
youtu.be/8AeCo3AD1cM?...
Confused Teacher Crashes Out Over His Job | Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping | Channel 4 Comedy
YouTube video by Channel 4 Comedy
youtu.be
September 24, 2025 at 1:19 PM
So as part of a self-care for her thing, I bring my partner her first morning cup of coffee and show her some comedy. Today I ran across this and all I can say is Mitchell's rant is pretty spot on.
youtu.be/8AeCo3AD1cM?...
youtu.be/8AeCo3AD1cM?...
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Putting this in everyone's timeline so you have it for the inevitable conversations with median voters about "polarization" and "left wing political violence."
US political violence overwhelmingly comes from the right -
the side that calls for, glorifies, & literally pardons it
the side that calls for, glorifies, & literally pardons it
September 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Putting this in everyone's timeline so you have it for the inevitable conversations with median voters about "polarization" and "left wing political violence."
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A good thread from Ken. I co-sign all of this.
Political violence disproportionately hurts people with less power, not people with more power. Political violence will disproportionately hurt people of color and women and LGBTQ people. It’s not fair, but that’s the way it works. Celebrating political violence means at best indifference to that.
Political violence is bad. It usually begets more political violence.
Celebrating political violence is bad. It usually encourages more political violence, against various targets.
Campus shootings are bad. They make everyone on campus less safe.
It's bad that what I wrote here is controversial.
Celebrating political violence is bad. It usually encourages more political violence, against various targets.
Campus shootings are bad. They make everyone on campus less safe.
It's bad that what I wrote here is controversial.
September 10, 2025 at 7:33 PM
A good thread from Ken. I co-sign all of this.
One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig
In response to this, name the last book that you read that you would recommend.
abcnews.go.com/Health/ameri...
abcnews.go.com/Health/ameri...
Americans spend less time reading for fun and more time on screens: Study
Fewer Americans are opening a book for fun each day, with reading for pleasure in the U.S. down 40% over the past 20 years, a new study published Wednesday found.
abcnews.go.com
August 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM
One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig
Ruin a movie:
Turning Point America and Hooch
Turning Point America and Hooch
Ruin a movie :
Star Worfs
Star Worfs
ruin a movie
The Girl With The Daryl Dragon Tattoo
The Girl With The Daryl Dragon Tattoo
August 17, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Ruin a movie:
Turning Point America and Hooch
Turning Point America and Hooch
OG 1990 TMNT movie is still amazing
August 16, 2025 at 6:58 PM
OG 1990 TMNT movie is still amazing
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Time to Yet Again share my favorite "essay" of all time on classic SFF.
stfu-moffat.tumblr.com
August 11, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Time to Yet Again share my favorite "essay" of all time on classic SFF.
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live action catbus looking pretty sweet
August 1, 2025 at 9:05 PM
live action catbus looking pretty sweet
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In response to White House staffer Stephen Miller’s comments, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said: “If we wanted a white supremacist’s opinion, we’d ask. But we don’t. So we won’t. Also, Minneapolis is great.”
Watch: Senior Trump adviser dumps on Minneapolis, prompting retort from Mary Moriarty
Stephen Miller’s comments are the latest in a recent string from Trump loyalists targeting Minneapolis.
bit.ly
July 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
In response to White House staffer Stephen Miller’s comments, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said: “If we wanted a white supremacist’s opinion, we’d ask. But we don’t. So we won’t. Also, Minneapolis is great.”
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welcome new users. everybody try not to be super weird for like fortyfive minutes at least
July 8, 2025 at 9:12 PM
welcome new users. everybody try not to be super weird for like fortyfive minutes at least
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fuck every single person who voted for this monstrosity
if any of you still have any sort of conscience left it should eat at you for the rest of your lives
kicking millions of people off of health insurance to fund the american gestapo
if any of you still have any sort of conscience left it should eat at you for the rest of your lives
kicking millions of people off of health insurance to fund the american gestapo
🚨🚨 NEW: House passes sprawling domestic policy bill, sending it to Trump's desk
Final House vote is 218-214, with TWO Rs voting no (Massie & Fitzpatrick).
Senate passed it 51-50.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Final House vote is 218-214, with TWO Rs voting no (Massie & Fitzpatrick).
Senate passed it 51-50.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
House passes sprawling domestic policy bill, sending it to Trump's desk
The Republican package would slash taxes, boost spending on immigration and the military, and impose steep cuts to Medicaid, SNAP and clean energy funding.
www.nbcnews.com
July 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
fuck every single person who voted for this monstrosity
if any of you still have any sort of conscience left it should eat at you for the rest of your lives
kicking millions of people off of health insurance to fund the american gestapo
if any of you still have any sort of conscience left it should eat at you for the rest of your lives
kicking millions of people off of health insurance to fund the american gestapo
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Vaccination schedules on the CDC website have already started changing under RFK Jr. So we published a guide to the evidence-based vaccine recommendations in place *before* all 17 members of the advisory panel were abruptly dismissed by the new admin. www.scientificamerican.com/article/see-... 🧪
Here’s Your Cheat Sheet for Vaccine Recommendations Backed by Science
These graphics will guide you through science-based vaccine guidelines for children and adults
www.scientificamerican.com
June 25, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Vaccination schedules on the CDC website have already started changing under RFK Jr. So we published a guide to the evidence-based vaccine recommendations in place *before* all 17 members of the advisory panel were abruptly dismissed by the new admin. www.scientificamerican.com/article/see-... 🧪
Easy mistake to make, but that's biblioteca. I believe you're actually thinking of the Gaelic word for "poverty"
Easy mistake to make, but no, that’s Boudicca. I believe you’re actually thinking of the Spanish word for “library”
that's the ancient queen of the iceni tribe on the island of britain, who led them and other tribes in an attempt to throw off the rule of the roman empire in the 1st century
June 26, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Easy mistake to make, but that's biblioteca. I believe you're actually thinking of the Gaelic word for "poverty"
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I spent five whole minutes paralyzed by laughter
June 24, 2025 at 3:57 AM
I spent five whole minutes paralyzed by laughter
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Now is a moment to reshare this video
June 22, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Now is a moment to reshare this video
New ink. Yesssssss
June 21, 2025 at 5:35 PM
New ink. Yesssssss
Police squad. No question.
Didn't introduce me to much that I still think is awesome, but that's hands down the best
Didn't introduce me to much that I still think is awesome, but that's hands down the best
Okay you guys, what’s the best book, movie, or TV show your dad introduced you to
June 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Police squad. No question.
Didn't introduce me to much that I still think is awesome, but that's hands down the best
Didn't introduce me to much that I still think is awesome, but that's hands down the best
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just a petty little gift link to the photo spread to keep it going. they really are excellent images
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/14/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/14/u...
‘No Kings’ Protests Across the United States
www.nytimes.com
June 15, 2025 at 5:55 PM
just a petty little gift link to the photo spread to keep it going. they really are excellent images
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/14/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/14/u...