Selena in TN
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History / Constitution & the Courts / GeoPolitics / Political Science
“We the People: Power, Law, and Government” https://open.substack.com/pub/selenalong
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“We the People: Power, Law, and Government” https://open.substack.com/pub/selenalong
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The Discriminatory Effects of Conversion Therapy
Greenlighting sex and gender discrimination in healthcare.
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Chiles v. Salazar opens up the door to fewer medical protections around sex and gender for all persons, not just those with non-conforming sex and gender identities. How the Court leverages religious expression to diminish equal protection. New in We the People.
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It hasn't even been twelve hours, but all three of us have been overwhelmed with requests from media for comment and I'm mostly writing this now so they'll leave me alone.
this is such a painful loss. my heart is broken.
“The most important things are the hardest things to say. They are the things you get ashamed of, because words diminish them — words shrink things that seemed limitless when they were in your head to no more than living size when they’re brought out. But it’s more than that,...
wilwheaton.net
December 15, 2025 at 10:14 PM
It hasn't even been twelve hours, but all three of us have been overwhelmed with requests from media for comment and I'm mostly writing this now so they'll leave me alone.
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No judge. No jury. Just the Secretary of War.
December 16, 2025 at 2:59 AM
No judge. No jury. Just the Secretary of War.
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Pepsi allegedly gave Walmart discounts on its products, while charging other retailers higher prices.
Biden's FTC filed a complaint. Trump's FTC later dropped it.
This is a prime example of how monopoly-like power takes away our freedom of choice. Lina Khan explains.
Biden's FTC filed a complaint. Trump's FTC later dropped it.
This is a prime example of how monopoly-like power takes away our freedom of choice. Lina Khan explains.
The Illusion of Choice: How Big Business Controls Your Life (ft. Lina Khan)
Robert Reich
youtu.be
December 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Pepsi allegedly gave Walmart discounts on its products, while charging other retailers higher prices.
Biden's FTC filed a complaint. Trump's FTC later dropped it.
This is a prime example of how monopoly-like power takes away our freedom of choice. Lina Khan explains.
Biden's FTC filed a complaint. Trump's FTC later dropped it.
This is a prime example of how monopoly-like power takes away our freedom of choice. Lina Khan explains.
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...................I'm sorry what?
the things people who know better are willing to pretend are open questions in order to facilitate the wishes of the Trump regime and shield it from consequences, goodness
the things people who know better are willing to pretend are open questions in order to facilitate the wishes of the Trump regime and shield it from consequences, goodness
JUST IN: DC Circuit asks for briefs on whether Boasberg has authority to investigate indirect contempt of court (outside judge's presence) or is just supposed to refer it for prosecution if he suspects it. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... Earlier: www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Per Curiam Order Filed (Special Panel) – #01208805476 in In re: Donald Trump (D.C. Cir., 25-5452) – CourtListener.com
PER CURIAM ORDER [2150449] filed ORDERED, on the court’s own motion, that respondents file a response to the petition for a writ of mandamus [2150153-2] by December 29, 2025. Petitioners shall file a ...
storage.courtlistener.com
December 15, 2025 at 10:51 PM
...................I'm sorry what?
the things people who know better are willing to pretend are open questions in order to facilitate the wishes of the Trump regime and shield it from consequences, goodness
the things people who know better are willing to pretend are open questions in order to facilitate the wishes of the Trump regime and shield it from consequences, goodness
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Molder: The best example of this being all about Ogles and Trump—in Ogles’s world—is that he introduced legislation to allow Trump to have a third term, which is clearly designed to get attention and to do something that is contrary to our Constitution in favor of a president he is a puppet of.
December 15, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Molder: The best example of this being all about Ogles and Trump—in Ogles’s world—is that he introduced legislation to allow Trump to have a third term, which is clearly designed to get attention and to do something that is contrary to our Constitution in favor of a president he is a puppet of.
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After taking over housing and healthcare, private equity is now buying up software used by volunteer fire departments — making it even harder for rural communities to respond to emergencies.
The only winners from private equity's price-gouging spree are wealthy investors.
The only winners from private equity's price-gouging spree are wealthy investors.
Private Equity Finds a New Source of Profit: Volunteer Fire Departments
www.nytimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:22 PM
After taking over housing and healthcare, private equity is now buying up software used by volunteer fire departments — making it even harder for rural communities to respond to emergencies.
The only winners from private equity's price-gouging spree are wealthy investors.
The only winners from private equity's price-gouging spree are wealthy investors.
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Russia has banned the punk group and feminist collective Pussy Riot after a court designated it an "extremist organization."
The decision comes after the collective's repeated protests against the war in Ukraine and broader opposition activism. belib.org/pussy-riot
The decision comes after the collective's repeated protests against the war in Ukraine and broader opposition activism. belib.org/pussy-riot
December 16, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Russia has banned the punk group and feminist collective Pussy Riot after a court designated it an "extremist organization."
The decision comes after the collective's repeated protests against the war in Ukraine and broader opposition activism. belib.org/pussy-riot
The decision comes after the collective's repeated protests against the war in Ukraine and broader opposition activism. belib.org/pussy-riot
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Undecided voter: “How can someone like you convince me that my vote matters”
James Talarico: “They wouldn't be trying so hard to stop you from voting if your vote didn't matter — Texas is one of the hardest places to vote in the entire country. That is by design”
James Talarico: “They wouldn't be trying so hard to stop you from voting if your vote didn't matter — Texas is one of the hardest places to vote in the entire country. That is by design”
December 15, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Undecided voter: “How can someone like you convince me that my vote matters”
James Talarico: “They wouldn't be trying so hard to stop you from voting if your vote didn't matter — Texas is one of the hardest places to vote in the entire country. That is by design”
James Talarico: “They wouldn't be trying so hard to stop you from voting if your vote didn't matter — Texas is one of the hardest places to vote in the entire country. That is by design”
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Just thinking of an infinite number of similar cases (wrongful convictions +executions) usually targeting BA
Approx one year + one month ago (Sept 24,2024) Marcellus Williams was executed by the state of Missouri for a crime he did not commit.
ps://innocenceproject.org/cases/marcellus-williams/
Approx one year + one month ago (Sept 24,2024) Marcellus Williams was executed by the state of Missouri for a crime he did not commit.
ps://innocenceproject.org/cases/marcellus-williams/
Marcellus Williams - Innocence Project
Marcellus Williams faces execution on Sept. 24, for a crime he did not commit. Read key facts about the case and act to stop this injustice.
innocenceproject.org
October 25, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Just thinking of an infinite number of similar cases (wrongful convictions +executions) usually targeting BA
Approx one year + one month ago (Sept 24,2024) Marcellus Williams was executed by the state of Missouri for a crime he did not commit.
ps://innocenceproject.org/cases/marcellus-williams/
Approx one year + one month ago (Sept 24,2024) Marcellus Williams was executed by the state of Missouri for a crime he did not commit.
ps://innocenceproject.org/cases/marcellus-williams/
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"Marcellus Williams’ death: political execution of a Black man carried out by the Supreme Court "
spokesman-recorder.com/2024/09/25/m... -ONE.
spokesman-recorder.com/2024/09/25/m... -ONE.
Marcellus Williams’ death: political execution of a Black man carried out by the Supreme Court | Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Marcellus Williams executed despite evidence of innocence, sparking outrage. Blame falls on Trump, McConnell, Parson, and the Supreme Court.
spokesman-recorder.com
November 1, 2025 at 9:57 PM
"Marcellus Williams’ death: political execution of a Black man carried out by the Supreme Court "
spokesman-recorder.com/2024/09/25/m... -ONE.
spokesman-recorder.com/2024/09/25/m... -ONE.
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This was nothing less than state-sanctioned murder. The only thing I can’t figure out is whether the governor of Missouri wanted to kill him because he was black, or because he was Muslim. Probably both.
Missouri executes Marcellus Williams despite prosecutors’ push to overturn conviction
Missouri executes Marcellus Williams despite prosecutors’ push to overturn conviction
September 25, 2024 at 12:36 AM
This was nothing less than state-sanctioned murder. The only thing I can’t figure out is whether the governor of Missouri wanted to kill him because he was black, or because he was Muslim. Probably both.
Missouri executes Marcellus Williams despite prosecutors’ push to overturn conviction
Missouri executes Marcellus Williams despite prosecutors’ push to overturn conviction
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Much of Congress is “unclear what they should be doing at this stage”, says Mark Beall. How Washington may regulate AI, on “Checks and Balance”
MAGA vs machine: Republicans split over AI
Our weekly podcast on democracy in America. This week, how Washington may help or hinder the development of AI
econ.st
December 15, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Much of Congress is “unclear what they should be doing at this stage”, says Mark Beall. How Washington may regulate AI, on “Checks and Balance”
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Rob Reiner and his work will be forever remembered for how he/it shaped America for the betterment of all.
This is exactly what the guy in the Oval Office so desperately craves…but will never have.
#ReinersLiveForever
This is exactly what the guy in the Oval Office so desperately craves…but will never have.
#ReinersLiveForever
December 15, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Rob Reiner and his work will be forever remembered for how he/it shaped America for the betterment of all.
This is exactly what the guy in the Oval Office so desperately craves…but will never have.
#ReinersLiveForever
This is exactly what the guy in the Oval Office so desperately craves…but will never have.
#ReinersLiveForever
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Judge Dugan, the Wisconsin judge the Trump administration is attempting to prosecute for obstructing the arrest of a noncitizen is on trial this week. All the background you need to understand the case here. joycevance.substack.com/p/the-week-a...
December 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Judge Dugan, the Wisconsin judge the Trump administration is attempting to prosecute for obstructing the arrest of a noncitizen is on trial this week. All the background you need to understand the case here. joycevance.substack.com/p/the-week-a...
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JUST IN: Ford said it will take a $19.5 billion writedown and is killing several electric-vehicle models, in the most dramatic example yet of the auto industry's retreat from battery-powered models in response to the Trump administration's policies and weakening EV demand reut.rs/4qaTs12
Ford retreats from EVs, takes $19.5 billion charge as Trump policies take hold
Ford Motor said on Monday it will take a $19.5 billion writedown and is killing several electric-vehicle models, in the most dramatic example yet of the auto industry's retreat from battery-powered mo...
reut.rs
December 15, 2025 at 9:25 PM
JUST IN: Ford said it will take a $19.5 billion writedown and is killing several electric-vehicle models, in the most dramatic example yet of the auto industry's retreat from battery-powered models in response to the Trump administration's policies and weakening EV demand reut.rs/4qaTs12
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Trump: "We should knock out the filibuster. If you did that, we'd get voter ID, you'd have no mail in voting, all things that make our elections dishonest."
December 15, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Trump: "We should knock out the filibuster. If you did that, we'd get voter ID, you'd have no mail in voting, all things that make our elections dishonest."
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Judges Rao/Katsas have iced Judge Boasberg's contempt hearings until at least the New Year. And they want to know whether he has the power to investigate contempt at all or must refer it to DOJ. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
December 15, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Judges Rao/Katsas have iced Judge Boasberg's contempt hearings until at least the New Year. And they want to know whether he has the power to investigate contempt at all or must refer it to DOJ. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Editor in Chief of Christianity Today Magazine 👇🏽
December 15, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Editor in Chief of Christianity Today Magazine 👇🏽
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The Supreme Court grants just one new case on its final (scheduled) orders list of 2025, about a defendant's ability to challenge allegedly racist peremptory strikes.
No more (scheduled) conferences till 2026. www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
No more (scheduled) conferences till 2026. www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
December 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The Supreme Court grants just one new case on its final (scheduled) orders list of 2025, about a defendant's ability to challenge allegedly racist peremptory strikes.
No more (scheduled) conferences till 2026. www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
No more (scheduled) conferences till 2026. www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
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A new GOP bill calling for “sole and exclusive allegiance” to the U.S. by prohibiting dual citizenship invokes antisemitic tropes pushed by white nationalist streamer Nick Fuentes.
GOP bill against dual citizenship echoes white nationalist Nick Fuentes’ use of antisemitic “dual loyalty” trope
www.mediamatters.org
December 15, 2025 at 2:35 PM
A new GOP bill calling for “sole and exclusive allegiance” to the U.S. by prohibiting dual citizenship invokes antisemitic tropes pushed by white nationalist streamer Nick Fuentes.
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The Supreme Court grants one new case this morning, a case about racial discrimination in jury selection.
Here is the full orders list: www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
Here is the full orders list: www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
December 15, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The Supreme Court grants one new case this morning, a case about racial discrimination in jury selection.
Here is the full orders list: www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
Here is the full orders list: www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
The Debt: Almost 60 years ago, a court case at TSU transformed Tennessee higher education
December 15, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The Debt: Almost 60 years ago, a court case at TSU transformed Tennessee higher education
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Rob Reiner was one of the key people behind the effort to go to court to overturn California's anti-marriage equality Proposition 8 when it passed in 2008.
Working with Chad Griffin, they founded the American Foundation for Equal Rights and got Ted Olson and David Boies to team up to fight Prop 8.
Working with Chad Griffin, they founded the American Foundation for Equal Rights and got Ted Olson and David Boies to team up to fight Prop 8.
December 15, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Rob Reiner was one of the key people behind the effort to go to court to overturn California's anti-marriage equality Proposition 8 when it passed in 2008.
Working with Chad Griffin, they founded the American Foundation for Equal Rights and got Ted Olson and David Boies to team up to fight Prop 8.
Working with Chad Griffin, they founded the American Foundation for Equal Rights and got Ted Olson and David Boies to team up to fight Prop 8.
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Who is Matthew James Ruth, York County, Pennsylvania shooting suspect who killed three cops #shooting #matthewjamesruth #matthewruth
Who is Matthew James Ruth, York County, Pennsylvania shooting suspect who killed three cops
Matthew James Ruth is a Pennsylvania native who has been identified as he main suspect in the recent York County shooting, find out more about him and the shooting below A tragic shooting happened on Wednesday, when a domestic disturbance call in York County escalated into a violent standoff killing three police officers and wounding two others. Who is Matthew James Ruth, York County, Pennsylvania shooting suspect who shot dead three cops The suspect reportedly opened fire on officers from a cornfield before himself getting shot dead. Matthew killed three Pennsylvania cops from the same police department and was wanted for stalking his ex-girlfriend whose truck he had burned on 20 August.
www.thenewsgrail.com
September 19, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Who is Matthew James Ruth, York County, Pennsylvania shooting suspect who killed three cops #shooting #matthewjamesruth #matthewruth
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The man who fatally shot three Pennsylvania officers and injured two before he was killed by police has been identified as 24-year-old Matthew James Ruth https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/09/18/authorities-identify-suspect-fatal-shooting-3-pennsylvania-police-officers/
September 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The man who fatally shot three Pennsylvania officers and injured two before he was killed by police has been identified as 24-year-old Matthew James Ruth https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/09/18/authorities-identify-suspect-fatal-shooting-3-pennsylvania-police-officers/