Nate
@natewhite.bsky.social
legal realist, bar waitin guy, civil libertarian, justice douglas and chancellor mccormick stan. opinions my own
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My "I had nothing to do with Stephen Colbert's firing" T-shirt has people asking a lot of questions that are already answered by the shirt.
July 29, 2025 at 11:16 PM
My "I had nothing to do with Stephen Colbert's firing" T-shirt has people asking a lot of questions that are already answered by the shirt.
I can’t tell how kavanaugh is leaning
May 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
I can’t tell how kavanaugh is leaning
as it turns out, clients like lawyers who fight.
Microsoft has dropped a law firm that settled with the Trump administration in favor of one that is fighting the president’s executive orders, in a sign that those firms can still attract clients.
Microsoft Drops Simpson Thacher & Bartlett Law Firm from a Case
The tech giant instead engaged a firm that is fighting the president’s executive orders, Jenner & Block, in a sign that those firms can still attract clients.
www.nytimes.com
May 1, 2025 at 9:11 PM
as it turns out, clients like lawyers who fight.
jake tapper just said on live tv “back in PA we appoint our judges” which is sadly not true lmfao
April 2, 2025 at 1:27 AM
jake tapper just said on live tv “back in PA we appoint our judges” which is sadly not true lmfao
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It's now a filibuster though it didn't start as one, and it should be backed up with the tactics that we more commonly know as a filibuster but impose no cost on the people who employ them: deny unanimous consent for everything and make the majority walk in quicksand.
By request: some comments on the @booker.senate.gov filibuster.
1) is it a filibuster? YES. Filibustering is defined as parliamentary delay for strategic gain. As of this morning, Booker had not delayed anything, so I would have said "no." But now he has consumed a full day of Senate "work."
1/x
1) is it a filibuster? YES. Filibustering is defined as parliamentary delay for strategic gain. As of this morning, Booker had not delayed anything, so I would have said "no." But now he has consumed a full day of Senate "work."
1/x
April 1, 2025 at 11:03 PM
It's now a filibuster though it didn't start as one, and it should be backed up with the tactics that we more commonly know as a filibuster but impose no cost on the people who employ them: deny unanimous consent for everything and make the majority walk in quicksand.
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“I’m not going to let my inability to do everything get in the way of doing something.”
@booker.senate.gov quoting or paraphrasing his parents, eloquently.
We should all remember this mantra.
@booker.senate.gov quoting or paraphrasing his parents, eloquently.
We should all remember this mantra.
April 1, 2025 at 11:02 PM
“I’m not going to let my inability to do everything get in the way of doing something.”
@booker.senate.gov quoting or paraphrasing his parents, eloquently.
We should all remember this mantra.
@booker.senate.gov quoting or paraphrasing his parents, eloquently.
We should all remember this mantra.
cory fuckin booker man lets GO
April 1, 2025 at 11:04 PM
cory fuckin booker man lets GO
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There is absolutely nothing stopping outside organizations setting up call campaigns to Senators that voted “no” on cloture demanding a leadership challenge to Schumer.
March 14, 2025 at 9:02 PM
There is absolutely nothing stopping outside organizations setting up call campaigns to Senators that voted “no” on cloture demanding a leadership challenge to Schumer.
Of these, only Durbin is up in 2026 sadly
What a complete and utter betrayal of the House and your constituents by Schumer, Fetterman, Masto, Durbin, King, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Schatz, Hassan, and Peters. Looking forward to your primaries.
March 14, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Of these, only Durbin is up in 2026 sadly
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sorry but if you don't wanna get primaried, the bar now is "I think Chuck Schumer should be replaced as leader."
March 14, 2025 at 8:58 PM
sorry but if you don't wanna get primaried, the bar now is "I think Chuck Schumer should be replaced as leader."
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I just called Van Hollen and Alsobrooks to thank them for their votes ... and to ask them to start the removal process for Schumer. He's not the person for the moment.
March 14, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I just called Van Hollen and Alsobrooks to thank them for their votes ... and to ask them to start the removal process for Schumer. He's not the person for the moment.
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this is the way
I just called Van Hollen and Alsobrooks to thank them for their votes ... and to ask them to start the removal process for Schumer. He's not the person for the moment.
March 14, 2025 at 9:03 PM
this is the way
I think I’m going to leave the party
March 14, 2025 at 8:52 PM
I think I’m going to leave the party
Hawaiians please call your senators, you might be our last best hope
March 14, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Hawaiians please call your senators, you might be our last best hope
Did mark kelly vote yes? Is this the vote on something else?
March 14, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Did mark kelly vote yes? Is this the vote on something else?
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this is a five alarm fire
Trump allies have launched a bid to take control of the D.C. Bar Association — realizing the power these groups have.
Pam Bondi's brother is running for president, and a top Ed Martin ally is running for treasurer.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru... by @allansmith.bsky.social @ryanjreilly.com
Pam Bondi's brother is running for president, and a top Ed Martin ally is running for treasurer.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru... by @allansmith.bsky.social @ryanjreilly.com
Trump allies launch a bid to take control of a powerful Washington legal group
Attorney General Pam Bondi's brother, Bradley Bondi, and a top deputy to Ed Martin, the interim U.S. attorney for D.C., are vying for leadership roles at the D.C. Bar Association.
www.nbcnews.com
March 7, 2025 at 3:23 AM
this is a five alarm fire
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In advance of the Oscars tonight: a lot of comedy heroes let you down. They become unfunny/bitter/closed minded. Conan is the exception. He has grown & evolved & is funnier than he’s ever been. He’s also an extremely kind and lovely human. Just a sincere post to say: Conan rules.
March 2, 2025 at 10:03 PM
In advance of the Oscars tonight: a lot of comedy heroes let you down. They become unfunny/bitter/closed minded. Conan is the exception. He has grown & evolved & is funnier than he’s ever been. He’s also an extremely kind and lovely human. Just a sincere post to say: Conan rules.
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Probably says a bit about where I'm at right now that the reveal of where the title comes from had me sobbing. This is part of what I'm always going on about it with moral seriousness: acting like what you do and say actually matters, and that you're obligated to the world.
New episode here. This one’s about the guys who tried to stop the Challenger explosion the night before. on.soundcloud.com/3RBo8BKfeqPS...
Ep 3:
Andy tells Tarik the story of two guys who tried and failed to stop a world-historical disaster.
on.soundcloud.com
February 21, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Probably says a bit about where I'm at right now that the reveal of where the title comes from had me sobbing. This is part of what I'm always going on about it with moral seriousness: acting like what you do and say actually matters, and that you're obligated to the world.
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The #1 most impactful thing you can do today to protect democracy and own Elon is donate to Susan Crawford’s campaign secure.actblue.com/donate/sc-we...
February 17, 2025 at 11:47 PM
The #1 most impactful thing you can do today to protect democracy and own Elon is donate to Susan Crawford’s campaign secure.actblue.com/donate/sc-we...
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Here is a list of groups actually litigating against the barrage of illegal and unconstitutional actions by the the Trump Administration.
LAW FIRMS should be providing pro bono support. Don't cower in a corner. Your business depends on the rule of law. 1/
www.justsecurity.org/107087/track...
LAW FIRMS should be providing pro bono support. Don't cower in a corner. Your business depends on the rule of law. 1/
www.justsecurity.org/107087/track...
February 5, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Here is a list of groups actually litigating against the barrage of illegal and unconstitutional actions by the the Trump Administration.
LAW FIRMS should be providing pro bono support. Don't cower in a corner. Your business depends on the rule of law. 1/
www.justsecurity.org/107087/track...
LAW FIRMS should be providing pro bono support. Don't cower in a corner. Your business depends on the rule of law. 1/
www.justsecurity.org/107087/track...