Nathan Richardson
@nathanrichardson.bsky.social
Law prof @JacksonvilleU. Climate, air pollution, energy, & institutions. Dad. Formerly @UofSC Law, @RFF. Believe in a better South. Build houses.
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"And their descendants"
The crisis isn’t refugees. It’s not that one person committed one tragic crime and killed one other person. The crisis isn’t that America’s 250-year old history of hosting immigrants turned out to be a mistake.
The crisis is that STEPHEN MILLER, a hateful little maggot, controls the government.
The crisis is that STEPHEN MILLER, a hateful little maggot, controls the government.
November 28, 2025 at 1:48 PM
"And their descendants"
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Was not expecting this blatant xenophobia on my tv first thing in the morning...
November 27, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Was not expecting this blatant xenophobia on my tv first thing in the morning...
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Still reeling from the Stanford report on Brexit. Reduced GDP by up to 8% and investment by as much as 18%. The UK Treasury would have £40 billion more each year if Britain had remained in the EU. Devastating self-immolation.
The Economic Impact of Brexit
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November 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Still reeling from the Stanford report on Brexit. Reduced GDP by up to 8% and investment by as much as 18%. The UK Treasury would have £40 billion more each year if Britain had remained in the EU. Devastating self-immolation.
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For those going home to visit family this weekend:
• Samsung calls it Auto Motion Plus
• LG calls it TruMotion
• Sony calls it Motionflow
• Roku calls it Action Smoothing
• Google TV calls it Motion Enhancement
• Vizio calls it Smooth Motion Effect.
• Samsung calls it Auto Motion Plus
• LG calls it TruMotion
• Sony calls it Motionflow
• Roku calls it Action Smoothing
• Google TV calls it Motion Enhancement
• Vizio calls it Smooth Motion Effect.
November 25, 2024 at 11:31 PM
For those going home to visit family this weekend:
• Samsung calls it Auto Motion Plus
• LG calls it TruMotion
• Sony calls it Motionflow
• Roku calls it Action Smoothing
• Google TV calls it Motion Enhancement
• Vizio calls it Smooth Motion Effect.
• Samsung calls it Auto Motion Plus
• LG calls it TruMotion
• Sony calls it Motionflow
• Roku calls it Action Smoothing
• Google TV calls it Motion Enhancement
• Vizio calls it Smooth Motion Effect.
"The devil can cite scripture for his purpose" is supposed to be a metaphor for the malleability of textual interpretation, not a suggestion that the devil is a moron who will self-own by citing authority for the principle he's arguing against.
If only Donald Trump could read:
“OUR AMERICAN CODE OF MILITARY OBEDIENCE REQUIRES THAT, SHOULD ORDERS AND THE LAW EVER CONFLICT, OUR OFFICERS MUST OBEY THE LAW.”
“OUR AMERICAN CODE OF MILITARY OBEDIENCE REQUIRES THAT, SHOULD ORDERS AND THE LAW EVER CONFLICT, OUR OFFICERS MUST OBEY THE LAW.”
November 24, 2025 at 8:10 PM
"The devil can cite scripture for his purpose" is supposed to be a metaphor for the malleability of textual interpretation, not a suggestion that the devil is a moron who will self-own by citing authority for the principle he's arguing against.
No slippers I get, without triggering the whole bare feet on planes pile-on.
But what's wrong with pajamas? People sleep on the plane, they're comfortable, not (necessarily) immodest or gross, and have to meet stringent fire safety standards?
But what's wrong with pajamas? People sleep on the plane, they're comfortable, not (necessarily) immodest or gross, and have to meet stringent fire safety standards?
Duffy on his demand that air travelers not wear slippers or pajamas: "It honors our country ... don't take your shoes off and put your feet on the chair ahead of you"
November 24, 2025 at 8:08 PM
No slippers I get, without triggering the whole bare feet on planes pile-on.
But what's wrong with pajamas? People sleep on the plane, they're comfortable, not (necessarily) immodest or gross, and have to meet stringent fire safety standards?
But what's wrong with pajamas? People sleep on the plane, they're comfortable, not (necessarily) immodest or gross, and have to meet stringent fire safety standards?
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You know what was unhelpful, all the electeds and pundits back in the spring saying, "to be sure, maybe DOGE is needed to increase efficiency". That's not what it was for, it was meant for destruction and crimey stuff. Total marks.
November 24, 2025 at 12:19 AM
You know what was unhelpful, all the electeds and pundits back in the spring saying, "to be sure, maybe DOGE is needed to increase efficiency". That's not what it was for, it was meant for destruction and crimey stuff. Total marks.
I'm thinking about asking you to be
Mrs. You and Me
Mrs. You and Me
November 23, 2025 at 5:43 AM
I'm thinking about asking you to be
Mrs. You and Me
Mrs. You and Me
Obviously unjust conduct by the US government here, but this also shows the weakness of EU institutions. You can't provide sufficient legal protections and alternative systems so your sanctioned citizens can get access to a bank account? Russia, Iran, and North Korea figured that out long ago.
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In a normal world, this should be an immense scandal in Europe.
Le Monde has a long article describing the hellish life of Nicolas Guillou, a French judge at the ICC in The Hague, due to U.S. sanctions punishing him for authorizing arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant for war crimes in Gaza.
Guillou's daily existence has been transformed into a Kafkaesque nightmare. He cannot: open or maintain accounts with Google, Amazon, Apple, or any US company; make hotel reservations (Expedia canceled his booking in France hours after he made it); conduct online commerce, since he can't know if the packaging is American; use any major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex are all American); access normal banking services, even with non-American banks, as banks worldwide close sanctioned accounts; conduct virtually any financial transaction.
He describes it as being "economically banned across most of the planet," including in his own country, France, and where he works, the Netherlands.
That's the real shocking aspect of this: the Americans are:
- punishing a European citizen
- for doing his job in Europe
- applying laws Europe officially supports
- at an institution based in Europe
- that Europe helped create and fund
and Europe is not only doing essentially nothing to protect him, they're actively enforcing America's sanctions against their own citizen - European banks closing his accounts, European companies refusing him service, European institutions standing by while Washington destroys a European judge's life on European soil.
Again, in a normal world, European leaders and citizens should be absolutely outraged about this. But we've so normalized the hollowing out of European sovereignty that the sight of a European citizen being economically executed on European soil for upholding European law is treated, at best, as an unfortunate technical complication in transatlantic
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November 22, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Obviously unjust conduct by the US government here, but this also shows the weakness of EU institutions. You can't provide sufficient legal protections and alternative systems so your sanctioned citizens can get access to a bank account? Russia, Iran, and North Korea figured that out long ago.
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Especially for the 1Ls out there, preparing for their 1st set of law school exams, I wrote this post back in 2007 about how to get a good grade on a law school issue spotter. The post, "Bad Answers, Good Answers, and Terrific Answers," is available here:
volokh.com/posts/116838...
volokh.com/posts/116838...
November 22, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Especially for the 1Ls out there, preparing for their 1st set of law school exams, I wrote this post back in 2007 about how to get a good grade on a law school issue spotter. The post, "Bad Answers, Good Answers, and Terrific Answers," is available here:
volokh.com/posts/116838...
volokh.com/posts/116838...
If they kick out the nurses but keep the chiropractors, "professional" is a club I (a lawyer) don't want to be part of anymore.
www.newsweek.com/nursing-not-...
www.newsweek.com/nursing-not-...
Nursing is no longer counted as a 'professional degree' by Trump admin
The Department of Education has excluded nursing as a "professional degree" program as it implements various changes to student loans.
www.newsweek.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM
If they kick out the nurses but keep the chiropractors, "professional" is a club I (a lawyer) don't want to be part of anymore.
www.newsweek.com/nursing-not-...
www.newsweek.com/nursing-not-...
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Two weeks in Poland have radicalized me on this. America is worthless if we can't stand up.
This is an absolute disgrace from a country that is supposed to be a beacon of freedom around the world. Rewarding war criminals like this surpasses Chamberlain's worst missteps. www.wsj.com/world/u-s-pe...
This is an absolute disgrace from a country that is supposed to be a beacon of freedom around the world. Rewarding war criminals like this surpasses Chamberlain's worst missteps. www.wsj.com/world/u-s-pe...
Trump Peace Plan Demands Major Concessions From Ukraine
The leaked proposal reveals Ukraine would have to cede territory, while Russia would receive incentives.
www.wsj.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Two weeks in Poland have radicalized me on this. America is worthless if we can't stand up.
This is an absolute disgrace from a country that is supposed to be a beacon of freedom around the world. Rewarding war criminals like this surpasses Chamberlain's worst missteps. www.wsj.com/world/u-s-pe...
This is an absolute disgrace from a country that is supposed to be a beacon of freedom around the world. Rewarding war criminals like this surpasses Chamberlain's worst missteps. www.wsj.com/world/u-s-pe...
"Teaming up with Eminem to kill Slim Shady" just seems like a rather violent metaphor for therapy. If so, good on Marshall for getting help, but I'm not sure Agent 47 is licensed.
kotaku.com/agent-47-tea...
kotaku.com/agent-47-tea...
Agent 47 Teams Up With Eminem To Kill Slim Shady In New Hitman Update - Kotaku
The new mission starring the famous rapper and his alter ego will be available to play for free in December
kotaku.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
"Teaming up with Eminem to kill Slim Shady" just seems like a rather violent metaphor for therapy. If so, good on Marshall for getting help, but I'm not sure Agent 47 is licensed.
kotaku.com/agent-47-tea...
kotaku.com/agent-47-tea...
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We need to bring the immigration courts into Article III.
DOJ is now recruiting for immigration judges by calling them “deportation judges.”
That’s seems really bad.
That’s seems really bad.
November 21, 2025 at 1:29 PM
We need to bring the immigration courts into Article III.
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"Climate shock." New study shows that rising property insurance premiums caused by growing weather extremes are cascading into the real estate market. Homes in the ZIP codes most exposed to hurricanes and wildfires would sell for an average of $43,900 less than they would otherwise.
November 20, 2025 at 11:12 PM
"Climate shock." New study shows that rising property insurance premiums caused by growing weather extremes are cascading into the real estate market. Homes in the ZIP codes most exposed to hurricanes and wildfires would sell for an average of $43,900 less than they would otherwise.
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It's not a sophisticated reaction, but my response to both "quiet, piggy" and the Coast Guard okaying swastikas and nooses is a deep sadness that the compassion we're working so hard to foster in our children will not just be challenged by schoolyard bullies but by the highest levels of society.
November 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
It's not a sophisticated reaction, but my response to both "quiet, piggy" and the Coast Guard okaying swastikas and nooses is a deep sadness that the compassion we're working so hard to foster in our children will not just be challenged by schoolyard bullies but by the highest levels of society.
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um.
If this is what you're reaching for as a *comforting* comparison...
If this is what you're reaching for as a *comforting* comparison...
November 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
um.
If this is what you're reaching for as a *comforting* comparison...
If this is what you're reaching for as a *comforting* comparison...
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Strep sucks. Worst I've felt since I got COVID.
November 20, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Strep sucks. Worst I've felt since I got COVID.
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New ESA rules proposed by the administration revive earlier rollbacks, weaken habitat protections and section 7 consultations, expand economic exclusions for oil and gas, and offer fewer automatic safeguards for threatened species. #energydominance #permittingreform www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/c...
Trump Moves to Weaken the Endangered Species Act
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:42 PM
New ESA rules proposed by the administration revive earlier rollbacks, weaken habitat protections and section 7 consultations, expand economic exclusions for oil and gas, and offer fewer automatic safeguards for threatened species. #energydominance #permittingreform www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/c...
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This was one of Trump's very worst moments. And that is saying something.
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 11:55 PM
This was one of Trump's very worst moments. And that is saying something.
Shapiro, Yglesias, and other professed moderate liberals are turning against climate policy because they believe that it's necessary to adopt at least one right-wing position, and climate is an easy choice because the consequences are far in the future. Nothing more complex than that.
November 14, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Shapiro, Yglesias, and other professed moderate liberals are turning against climate policy because they believe that it's necessary to adopt at least one right-wing position, and climate is an easy choice because the consequences are far in the future. Nothing more complex than that.